Sorry to hear about your dad, I lost both of my parents within 6 months of each other, it's very hard to deal with, I'll miss them every passing second until we meet again but one thing for sure our parents would want us to go on with life and be happy so I try to do that for them, keep an eye on your mom because if they was still together it's going to be a real real big challenge for her
It's only original once. Well now it ain't. There are about a thousand or more nice 1961Caddies out there still. One more donating it's life for a 200MPH 8 Second build is well worth the sacrifice! Looking forward to the finished product. It is going to be EPIC!
This is how you build a drag car. Yeah, Mustangs and Camaros and G-Bodies and Corvettes and muscle cars are great but this is how you do it differently, which is way cooler in my opinion.
It wouldn't be overly complicated to have that bumper maid in fiberglass in pieces then glass it together once its done and smoothed out u can have it spray chromed the shits legit and its a 3rd of the cost of dipping but u can't really dip fiberglass lol
I.. just don't understand this build. I mean if you take a dream car like this and try to tun it into the exact opposite of what it was meant to be. Just for the look of it? If you strip everything from it that makes it unique in order to make it into something that just goes 200mph and looks like this. Take a 200 mph race car and put a classic Cadillac kit on top. It just feels wasteful in many ways.
Sorry for your loss. The episode of roadkill surprising your dad was my absolute favorite. It reminded me so much of the relationship I had with my dad, who passed 30 years ago, when I was just 24 years old. I know the pain all too well, my friend. My heart felt condolences go out to you, your family and friends.
I was so impressed with the first shot up the caddy’s skirt, the engineering, fit and finish that GM did in 59’-60’ is pretty impressive and nice to look at... I’m not hurt that your modifying the old girl just because in doing so your bringing new life to her and doing it right. Keep up the work guys
Sorry to hear about your father. The story he told in RK about you taking apart your car in a million pieces in a garage and putting it back together again is something I am thinking about, The look on his face when he said he knew you found your calling when he saw the car running again is something I wish I had a opportunity to see in my folks. Keep on doing what you do.
@@buddyradford9904 I've been spreading your music through the Midwest like fire. If possible could you up your UA-cam music and make a playlist of all your songs
To build a really good car starf with vision talent and ability. Obviously these guys don't have any of that or they could of started with a car that needed rebuilding.
Didn't expect any content from you for a while after losing your Dad.....Kudos for putting this out, Mike. No one would have blamed you for taking some time out.. RIP Mr Finnegan, God Speed
every single time you post your story its an inspiration to so many people out here and I can't thank you enough for allowing us to be part of your journey through this life
Sorry to hear that you’ve lost your dad, it’s a tough road, my garage wasn’t the same without my dad when I lost him. Great video can’t wait to see her hit 2 Hundy.
Sorry for your loss mike. He seemed like one hell of a guy. The fact that lessons weren’t taught, but simply shown and learned is stunning to me. He must’ve been one great father. One to idolize, you are and will be just as great of a man as he was. May he rest in peace
I’m sorry for your loss! I know from experience a man loosing his father is one of the hardest things in life! We need to make Finnagins store a hot rodders new destination!
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing Mike. His store was a regular stop for my ex wife and me, whenever we went to visit with her family. A lot of great memories, a lot of laughs, some to the point of tears, with him, over the 7 years we'd drive down there to visit. He was a good man, who could always make you laugh and smile, no matter how bad your day was. Rest easy Mr. Finnegan. Miss you already my friend. On the Caddy, from Roadkill to the 200 MPH club. If I wasn't subbed al deass already, I'd be subbing now. Can't wait to see the end result. That thing is.gonna be wicked!
You would be surprised how many times I’ve been watching an automotive UA-cam channel and I’m screaming use a plumb bob. It’s like people forget the basics sometimes. Good to see these guys still remember how to properly use a pointy weight on a string.
I’m losing my dad soon, copd is taking him away fast, already on Hospice. So I am getting ready best I mentally can. I’m very sorry to hear about your dad Mike.. Keep strong brother!
Write down some memories of your dad. Share them with him now while you can. Long after he is gone, you will be able to visit your memories and recall being able to share them with him before he passed. Just a suggestion.
@@joshjablonicky171 There’s no good way for this. Lost my dad suddenly and felt cheated that I couldn’t see him before he went, and my mum lost her whole memory of her life with dementia and went 4 years without knowing anyone or speaking before she passed. Stay strong bro, tell him you love him, and stay by him. Blessings to you all. ❤️
@@clivehorridge I really sorry to hear about that. Dementia is one hell of a mean disease. That's just a hard one. I could do is remember the good the fun I know of your head. That's what matters got to always remember the good times.
@@buddyradford9904 I'm not saying you don't have talent. I certainly can't scream musically like you. Hell, I'm a child of the 80s and you embody a lot of what I listened to back then. I can appreciate what you do, I just don't like it. Like most of my opinions, I'm likely in the minority.
Can't thank you enough for being such a genuine human being its clear you we're raised in a good family. I'm sure your father was an incredible man and I offer my sincere condolences. We don't expect these videos so suddenly 🤧.
It's awesome Playlist, all very similar sounding in chord progressions and dynamic range. A little "loud, quiet, loud" would really help. Keep on rocking guys! If you ever need a drummer from the northwest, lmk.
@@TestarossaRocks louder is even better when it comes from no where. I grew up on this stuff, it has a special place in my heart. The great ones, Pantera, Metallica, Motorhead, all had some dynamics in the music. Keep having fun and doing what you love. I'm just pent up.
Not going to lie, it makes me sad to see this car get cut up. Knowing you arnt going to waste it and are doing something cool makes it worth it though.
Finnegan is my hero !!! Keep doing the Rad builds . You definitely have my favorite fleet of vehicles out of most youtubers period ! Race boats , suped up jetskis , tow trucks , car haulers , gassers , and now a badass Caddi !!! 👍🦅🇺🇲
To hell with purist's,they not paying for it they can shut the fu@# up I'd say.do what u like u own it.and that chassis should be lighter only half the steel in it of the original.
Im not usually a car culture nut and love seeing resto-mods when done well, but I have to admit...after seeing all the rust buckets here in PA that were too far gone to do anything with....seeing this car get cut up kinda brought a tear to my eye, but one thing I learned watching all these episodes of Finnegans Garage is this car will be freaking COOL when its done
@@cwirth7 There are those that take pride in destroying a car that was lovingly taken care of just to show who is boss. This type also smashes peoples mail boxes , drives through their lawn , and diesel smokes people standing on the side of the road.
@@aliceshaw8265 Oh no, a non-rare Cadillac is being cut up, oh the horrors... There were over 20k Coupe DeVille's produced in 1961. It isn't a rare car. It doesn't have any great value, with Hagerty valuing Concours ready cars at a meagre $53,500. I just don't understand the mentality that every "clean" car should be preserved like some museum piece. Why? Why does it matter that a car is only original once? Especially when it _is not your car?_
It's his car. He can do whatever he wants with his stuff. That being said, it is a shame to do this to an original unrestored minty car. This is the project you do on a rough one.
I love it. I did the same thing to a award-winning 1970 Superbee with a 440, 6 pack with a pistol grip four speed. I now have over 3000 hours of work into the car and am looking for another thousand hours to finish. The body is finished and needs interior and paint. I had it put my garage because of COVID and hopefully sooner than later, when the stuff blows over and the vaccine is used. I will be back at it. Hot rods by Dean has been the builder of the car. Being that I have a spinal cord injury, I can't take the risk of getting it. I have highly diminished lung capacity. Because of being paralyzed from the neck down, my muscles around my drinking age don't work. So my diaphragm has taken over. Anyway, again, I absolutely love what you are doing and can't wait to see it going down the track.
To everyone saying they ruined a perfectly good caddy: remember we're talking about a guy who puts a Hemi in a trifive chevy lol. It's all about the middle finger and pissing off the purists, and I always support this kind of behaviour 100%. Wanna see a rust free spotless 60s caddy? Go to a any cars & coffee meet in your local neighbourhood.
My condolences Finn, your father is an awsome guy from the vedio i seen on roadkill, no dout . i wish He coulda been on your shows more keep up the awsome work you, frieburger, newbourne, cotton do all of you guys do awsome work on these shows you guys have really kept me goin on my project. Thank you for everything
May the peace that surpasses understanding be yours and your families. I loved watching the roadkill episode with the crusher & Frieburger pulling up to your dad's store while he was getting the mail. Until you see him again, mike, he will always be with you- love never dies.
My grandpa had a little mutt poodle, and she was in the shop with him all the time. He took a sock, and put a newspaper in it and then hung it from the ceiling of the shop. Whenever he was looking at what ever he was working on and thinking, he would swing it and the dog would go nuts
Man, I am so sorry to here about your dad's passing. He seemed like a really cool guy from seeing him with you in some of the episodes. Prayers to you and your family. Much love from southeastern N.C.
@@lancethelocal just saying it would be nice to have ones that are not "mint" saved for projects like this being resurected instead of being crushed. I see more rusty ones than mint ones
@@lancethelocal 55,174 Coupe DeVille's in 61 alone.... There's plenty of them out there. They're not rare AT ALL. To put it in perspective, The Coupe Deville made up 40 percent of ALL Cadillacs made in 61...
First off Sorry for your loss for you and your family,So now that your doing this I come into my shop turn up the heat and sit and watch you guys killing it on the Caddy while my 68 GMC cab sits on the stand not getting sanded! hehehehe
@@TestarossaRocks After they have a cold beer, a little beach time, and lose that grunge rock feeling, they'll come around. You guys are killin' it. Don't ever quit ya dirty rockers! 🤘🤘🤘🌋
yep,that's a 1956 Nomad...2nd best Nomad in my opinion,,,1955 model had a lot more Nomad only styling features and in 56 and 57 Chevy kept trimming the features to make the Nomad more mainstream
yeah it's a '56 Nomad. And just to ease the pain a little, watch that episode *closely* next time and you'll see that they didn't actually drop that beam on a Nomad ;-)
@@markcrawford1982 That was a '56 Sedan Delivery (no side windows.) I used to have one just like it, I regret selling it to this day. Man, I loved that car :-(
Sorry to here about your dad. I help my dad replace the noise on a 63 Cadillac and when I went to get my driver's license at 16, he threw me his Cadillac keys and said take it for your test. I was more nervous about driving his Cadillac and afraid of damaging my dad's baby than thinking about passing my test. After passing the test with the inspector, all the inspector said at the end of my driver's test was, wow what a nice riding car. BTW love that 56 Nomad next to the lift. I'm building a 55 Monad with a slightly tweaked 283, a turbo 400 and 2" dropped air suspension car to match my other 55 Nomad. Yes I'm calling mine, a Monad since all the chrome and SS will be flat black or carbon fiber. Because I have had my other Nomad since I was 18 and it was built the month I was born. I'm tired of polishing chrome for show but will never get rid of her. I have had it too long now.
Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously as a fabricator, something that I always wanted to do but ended up doing something completely different
I think the build is very cool. There are a few examples of perfectly preserved older cars out there. Very few this nice that also have modern drive train. It will be very cool.
Two things: 1. I am sorry to hear about your father. From the episode of Roadkill that he was on, he seemed like a pretty cool dude. May he Rest In Peace. 2. I have never been more excited for a project as much as the Caddy. That is going to be insane.
Sorry to hear about your dad man. He seemed like a cool guy from the episodes of roadkill he was in. Hope you and your family is doing well.
Yea I remember the episode where Finnigan dropped in to his dad's store and he seemed like such a great guy. Sorry to hear he's gone.
@@rickdaystar477 That was such a cool episode too, they were sooo happy to see each other. He will surely be missed
I think everyone who seen that episode I said the same thing time I already did. But what you said is true
My condolences brother. Hard to loose our parents.
Lost my Dad earlier this year so my deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers to Finnegan and his family!🙏🏾
Sorry for your loss finnegan hope you’re pulling through. The caddy build is going to be so wild and unique!
Sorry to hear about your dad man may he rest easy
What happened to his dad
@@ZachSutton-rs7zo He passed
@@KanakaMaoli1 damn the last time i seen him was when they did the engine swap in the crusher
Was it covid??
Sorry to hear about your dad, I lost both of my parents within 6 months of each other, it's very hard to deal with, I'll miss them every passing second until we meet again but one thing for sure our parents would want us to go on with life and be happy so I try to do that for them, keep an eye on your mom because if they was still together it's going to be a real real big challenge for her
It's only original once. Well now it ain't. There are about a thousand or more nice 1961Caddies out there still. One more donating it's life for a 200MPH 8 Second build is well worth the sacrifice! Looking forward to the finished product. It is going to be EPIC!
This is how you build a drag car. Yeah, Mustangs and Camaros and G-Bodies and Corvettes and muscle cars are great but this is how you do it differently, which is way cooler in my opinion.
That g body mention hurt me a bit. But mines a 4dr so at least I'm going to be a bit different
@@josephwilding5142 haha. They're cool, no doubt. I had a regal back in the day. I think different is just cooler.
So a drag racing Smart Car must be off the charts.
@@bepbep7418 not bad, but different and already cool is the way to go. Like a drag dump truck would be sick.
@@bepbep7418 Fasterproms built a K-swapped one a while back
Somewhere a Cadillac restorer yelled out as you cut that heater hose.
Me 😂 i bought a pos 64 limo Just because i couldn't handle the guilt of killing a mint one
@@toxictophat711 You da man!
Me.... I asked for them.. WOuld have paid dearly.. No reply.
even though im all about a 200mph 61 Cadi it still hurt to watch, that thing was so clean
It’s way better to
Start with a clean one
No pain, no gain.... 🤣
Sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Have that front bumper molded and remade in carbon fiber then wrap it in chrome wrap so it looks like original but weighs nothing.
Sounds like a terrible idea, Just throw it away
Hey, that's a decent idea. I would want it to be one peice though.
It wouldn't be overly complicated to have that bumper maid in fiberglass in pieces then glass it together once its done and smoothed out u can have it spray chromed the shits legit and its a 3rd of the cost of dipping but u can't really dip fiberglass lol
@@kevinjohnson9372 He could get his maid to make it
Yeah its not to hard but tbh with 2000ish hp i think makeing it hook and go strate is gonna be more important then lightning it up haha
Mixed feelings on this one. Being from the Midwest and finding a no rust Caddy that old is impossible.
Same
try europe its even harder
I.. just don't understand this build. I mean if you take a dream car like this and try to tun it into the exact opposite of what it was meant to be. Just for the look of it? If you strip everything from it that makes it unique in order to make it into something that just goes 200mph and looks like this. Take a 200 mph race car and put a classic Cadillac kit on top. It just feels wasteful in many ways.
@@ericmci if you think about it all she would do is sit and and finnegin is giving her a fresh life instead of doing nothing for the next 10 years
**laughing in Scandinavian*
Newburn with the wet rag was hilarious. Nailed it!
So sorry for your loss Mike. Hang in there man.
My 2 year old son pointed to the screen when you split the body and yelled “uh oh!” Lol
LMAO
So sorry for your loss Mike. You and your family are in my prayers.
Thanks for being you Finnegan! Giving us fans what we crave even through this pandemic. We appreciate you man!💪💚🤙 Stay safe. Love and light!
Light it up???
Thanks for watching!
There are people making dolls of You guys right now, with voodoo-intentions :)
i hope they got the extra chin proportion just right!
i've put balls on my and I have pliers!
Condolences. Thank you for all that you do to make content for us to enjoy. Keep up the good work. He is proud of you.
Sorry for your loss. The episode of roadkill surprising your dad was my absolute favorite. It reminded me so much of the relationship I had with my dad, who passed 30 years ago, when I was just 24 years old. I know the pain all too well, my friend. My heart felt condolences go out to you, your family and friends.
I was so impressed with the first shot up the caddy’s skirt, the engineering, fit and finish that GM did in 59’-60’ is pretty impressive and nice to look at... I’m not hurt that your modifying the old girl just because in doing so your bringing new life to her and doing it right. Keep up the work guys
Best wishes, Finn. Terribly sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers.
Sorry to hear about your father. The story he told in RK about you taking apart your car in a million pieces in a garage and putting it back together again is something I am thinking about, The look on his face when he said he knew you found your calling when he saw the car running again is something I wish I had a opportunity to see in my folks. Keep on doing what you do.
I love you fin for giving us Testarossa
Thank you. We ( Testarossa) love ya too. Rock on🤘🤘🤘
@@buddyradford9904 I've been spreading your music through the Midwest like fire. If possible could you up your UA-cam music and make a playlist of all your songs
Most definitely. New Christmas track coming out this Friday. Thank you so much for your support 🤘🤘🤘
@@buddyradford9904 whenever this shit plandemic clears up I hope to see you guys live
Maybe I’ll get that playlist done tonight.
To build a really good car...start with good car is the best scenario!
To build a really good car starf with vision talent and ability. Obviously these guys don't have any of that or they could of started with a car that needed rebuilding.
Yesssss! Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria! Oh and bleep an x-frame. I’m glad you’re putting a new chassis under the caddy! That’s hot rodding today!
Check out the video. 😳
@@TestarossaRocks will do!
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad Finn, may he Rest In Peace
Didn't expect any content from you for a while after losing your Dad.....Kudos for putting this out, Mike. No one would have blamed you for taking some time out..
RIP Mr Finnegan, God Speed
Much easier to start with a solid car. Parts left from caddy, surely will save another one. And sure it will be much cooler and faster when finished.
All he really needs is a clean body. By the time he’s done cutting this car up there’s not going to be much left that is Cadilac
Sorry to hear the news about your dad. Prayers for you and your family.
I propose a name for the Cadillac: Caddywompus
every single time you post your story its an inspiration to so many people out here and I can't thank you enough for allowing us to be part of your journey through this life
Sorry to hear that you’ve lost your dad, it’s a tough road, my garage wasn’t the same without my dad when I lost him. Great video can’t wait to see her hit 2 Hundy.
Sorry for your loss mike. He seemed like one hell of a guy. The fact that lessons weren’t taught, but simply shown and learned is stunning to me. He must’ve been one great father. One to idolize, you are and will be just as great of a man as he was. May he rest in peace
I’m sorry for your loss! I know from experience a man loosing his father is one of the hardest things in life! We need to make Finnagins store a hot rodders new destination!
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing Mike. His store was a regular stop for my ex wife and me, whenever we went to visit with her family. A lot of great memories, a lot of laughs, some to the point of tears, with him, over the 7 years we'd drive down there to visit. He was a good man, who could always make you laugh and smile, no matter how bad your day was.
Rest easy Mr. Finnegan. Miss you already my friend.
On the Caddy, from Roadkill to the 200 MPH club. If I wasn't subbed al deass already, I'd be subbing now. Can't wait to see the end result. That thing is.gonna be wicked!
As I saw the Cadillac being cut up, I thought of that meme where the cat says "No no no no no". Apparently that's how my brain works now;)
You would be surprised how many times I’ve been watching an automotive UA-cam channel and I’m screaming use a plumb bob. It’s like people forget the basics sometimes.
Good to see these guys still remember how to properly use a pointy weight on a string.
I can't believe how good of shape that Cadillac body is. Perfect start for the world's fastest Cadillac.
Sean Mote has it right now.. 192 mph " Sean Mote" UA-cam
@@Bumblebee4788 I thought he already did 200?
Also Fin will never break that record, Sean did it in a real Caddilac. engine and all
That wagon is so frikkin cool
Flashback of the roadkill nascarlo when they chopped up a rust free floor from the montecarlo
Caddy
But, That Monty was just a shell. This one was complete!
@@TheSleepyMechanic0524 61 Caddy is way cooler the a 70 Monte Carlo but the Nascarlo that in turned in to is pretty awesome
We have to give up something inorder to create something better
hector probeply stil has that floor in his back garden
Sorry for your loss Mike. Condolences to the family. The Caddy is gonna be sweet as hell! Keep the videos coming! Thank you!
I’m losing my dad soon, copd is taking him away fast, already on Hospice. So I am getting ready best I mentally can. I’m very sorry to hear about your dad Mike.. Keep strong brother!
Write down some memories of your dad. Share them with him now while you can. Long after he is gone, you will be able to visit your memories and recall being able to share them with him before he passed. Just a suggestion.
Keep strong I slowly lost my mother it's not easy all you can do is be there I know how much you love them.
@@joshjablonicky171
There’s no good way for this.
Lost my dad suddenly and felt cheated that I couldn’t see him before he went, and my mum lost her whole memory of her life with dementia and went 4 years without knowing anyone or speaking before she passed.
Stay strong bro, tell him you love him, and stay by him.
Blessings to you all. ❤️
@@clivehorridge I really sorry to hear about that. Dementia is one hell of a mean disease. That's just a hard one. I could do is remember the good the fun I know of your head. That's what matters got to always remember the good times.
Stay strong!!
Sorry for your loss. I lost mine about 7 years ago. He was only 44. Prays for you and your family. Stay positive
It says a lot about your content that I am willing to listen to that music just to watch it.
Thank you!! Testarossa is proud to call you a fan!! Rock on!!🤘🤘
@@buddyradford9904 I'm not saying you don't have talent. I certainly can't scream musically like you. Hell, I'm a child of the 80s and you embody a lot of what I listened to back then. I can appreciate what you do, I just don't like it. Like most of my opinions, I'm likely in the minority.
Can't thank you enough for being such a genuine human being its clear you we're raised in a good family. I'm sure your father was an incredible man and I offer my sincere condolences.
We don't expect these videos so suddenly 🤧.
I honestly haven't been this excited since the Blasphemi, you got good taste.
Thanks for titling the songs. I would have had no idea they were different otherwise. Loving the build.
😂
It's awesome Playlist, all very similar sounding in chord progressions and dynamic range. A little "loud, quiet, loud" would really help. Keep on rocking guys! If you ever need a drummer from the northwest, lmk.
@@andrewfriesen7077 we are obviously hearing impaired. Louder is more better.
@@TestarossaRocks louder is even better when it comes from no where. I grew up on this stuff, it has a special place in my heart. The great ones, Pantera, Metallica, Motorhead, all had some dynamics in the music. Keep having fun and doing what you love. I'm just pent up.
Not going to lie, it makes me sad to see this car get cut up. Knowing you arnt going to waste it and are doing something cool makes it worth it though.
C10 laughs in the corner
@@ClumsyCars c10 "cries" in the corner
Finnegan is my hero !!! Keep doing the Rad builds . You definitely have my favorite fleet of vehicles out of most youtubers period ! Race boats , suped up jetskis , tow trucks , car haulers , gassers , and now a badass Caddi !!! 👍🦅🇺🇲
Hey Fin, thank you for being an inspiration to millions. I know your dad is proud. 🤘
I'm so sorry for you loss man. Your dad seemed like such a rad guy. Hope you and your family hang in there.
only the purests will get mad but im actually really excited to see it when its done
Same
I'm sad but not mad. Love those old Caddy's, especially ones in as pristine condition as this '61. But hey, Mike will build it better and make it fly.
To hell with purist's,they not paying for it they can shut the fu@# up I'd say.do what u like u own it.and that chassis should be lighter only half the steel in it of the original.
@@TheFlatlander440 yes😂😂
@@JoeRocket-sf6qs hell yea 😂😂
Sorry about the loss of your father Mr. Finnegan. You have the deepest of condolences from my family to yours
That pup is lookin at Y'all like "wtf deez idiots doin... I jus can't today!!"
Rip Mr. Finnegan, God bless Sir!
Im not usually a car culture nut and love seeing resto-mods when done well, but I have to admit...after seeing all the rust buckets here in PA that were too far gone to do anything with....seeing this car get cut up kinda brought a tear to my eye, but one thing I learned watching all these episodes of Finnegans Garage is this car will be freaking COOL when its done
"There's a problem with the Caddy. It doesn't go 200mph ... " ... Yet :o)
the only reason to cut it
Mike every boy can only lose his hero once. Remember all the good times and cherish all the memories y’all had together.
It’s like watching a bunch of guys kill a unicorn while listening to crap metal music.
ok boomer
Be a real good demo car!!
@@cwirth7 There are those that take pride in destroying a car that was lovingly taken care of just to show who is boss. This type also smashes peoples mail boxes , drives through their lawn , and diesel smokes people standing on the side of the road.
@@aliceshaw8265 Oh no, a non-rare Cadillac is being cut up, oh the horrors...
There were over 20k Coupe DeVille's produced in 1961. It isn't a rare car. It doesn't have any great value, with Hagerty valuing Concours ready cars at a meagre $53,500.
I just don't understand the mentality that every "clean" car should be preserved like some museum piece. Why? Why does it matter that a car is only original once? Especially when it _is not your car?_
@@cwirth7 Pretty timely burn- if you're from two years ago.
Anybody can restore a car. Takes vision and BALLS to cut one up. You rock buddy.
I’ve been waiting years for this
Nice shot with the wet rag putting out the spot fire!
It's his car. He can do whatever he wants with his stuff. That being said, it is a shame to do this to an original unrestored minty car. This is the project you do on a rough one.
P.S. I'd do the same thing if I could. :)
I love it. I did the same thing to a award-winning 1970 Superbee with a 440, 6 pack with a pistol grip four speed. I now have over 3000 hours of work into the car and am looking for another thousand hours to finish. The body is finished and needs interior and paint. I had it put my garage because of COVID and hopefully sooner than later, when the stuff blows over and the vaccine is used. I will be back at it. Hot rods by Dean has been the builder of the car. Being that I have a spinal cord injury, I can't take the risk of getting it. I have highly diminished lung capacity. Because of being paralyzed from the neck down, my muscles around my drinking age don't work. So my diaphragm has taken over. Anyway, again, I absolutely love what you are doing and can't wait to see it going down the track.
When it's your car, you can do whatever you want with it... so cut it up! lol
So sorry for your loss Finn. Thinking about you and all your family.
Now get that Caddy to 200.. Your Dad will be super proud 🏁
I swear that first song sounds like Brian from ac/dc playing with buckcherry lol.
It’s us. 🚬🚬
Sorry for your loss Fin. Stay strong brother.
To everyone saying they ruined a perfectly good caddy: remember we're talking about a guy who puts a Hemi in a trifive chevy lol. It's all about the middle finger and pissing off the purists, and I always support this kind of behaviour 100%. Wanna see a rust free spotless 60s caddy? Go to a any cars & coffee meet in your local neighbourhood.
It's really only this car that I'm slightly upset by but that's because this was a mint condition basically all original one.
My condolences Finn, your father is an awsome guy from the vedio i seen on roadkill, no dout . i wish He coulda been on your shows more keep up the awsome work you, frieburger, newbourne, cotton do all of you guys do awsome work on these shows you guys have really kept me goin on my project. Thank you for everything
That dog has et more Domino's than both my kids...
His name is Itchy and he is about to get his own Instagram page!
May the peace that surpasses understanding be yours and your families. I loved watching the roadkill episode with the crusher & Frieburger pulling up to your dad's store while he was getting the mail. Until you see him again, mike, he will always be with you- love never dies.
The guy running around with the little dog is my dad!
Love the pup!!
@@MARKS-oq6bd his name is Itchy! Thats his right hand man! That dog has been with us while weve worked on countless classics! He listens really well!
@@MrLoony1212 that's cool he is sure having a blast with you guys.
Amusing how he has no reaction what so ever to that little doggo going crazy with the pant leg.
My grandpa had a little mutt poodle, and she was in the shop with him all the time. He took a sock, and put a newspaper in it and then hung it from the ceiling of the shop. Whenever he was looking at what ever he was working on and thinking, he would swing it and the dog would go nuts
May you and your family find peace in time of sadness. I'm very sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.
I dont know how i feel about this, it was literally mint as it was
Man, I am so sorry to here about your dad's passing. He seemed like a really cool guy from seeing him with you in some of the episodes. Prayers to you and your family. Much love from southeastern N.C.
Hey Mike when are we going to see the finished product on the Cadillac
Shame to cut up a rust free body when there are so many out there with rotten floors
You must know of a secret place with hundreds of 61 caddys there
@@lancethelocal Secret place? They're not unicorns man. There's still a bunch out there.
@@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 no one said they’re unicorns. But they also don’t exist like y’all are claiming to be.
@@lancethelocal just saying it would be nice to have ones that are not "mint" saved for projects like this being resurected instead of being crushed. I see more rusty ones than mint ones
@@lancethelocal 55,174 Coupe DeVille's in 61 alone.... There's plenty of them out there. They're not rare AT ALL. To put it in perspective, The Coupe Deville made up 40 percent of ALL Cadillacs made in 61...
Finnegan sorry to hear about your Dad. Dads are special people and I know you won’t be the person you are without him. God bless
The only parts I cringed at were the nice interior panels and parts exposed to the sparks and flames when cutting.
I’ll tell you what whoever’s picking up the tunes. He’s freaking awesome oh my do you have a CD of these guys
guhfluh And the sparks pitting the glass.
@@jeffbader9764 its danny worsnop the former lead singer of asking alexandria
First off Sorry for your loss for you and your family,So now that your doing this I come into my shop turn up the heat and sit and watch you guys killing it on the Caddy while my 68 GMC cab sits on the stand not getting sanded! hehehehe
Love the content. The music needs a change man. Good lord that is awful to listen to.
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Yeah they are trash.
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Thank you! 😎
@@TestarossaRocks After they have a cold beer, a little beach time, and lose that grunge rock feeling, they'll come around. You guys are killin' it. Don't ever quit ya dirty rockers!
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Awesome stuff! That nomad is so sweet. Sorry for your loss Finn.
I can't believe that the caddy is about 500 miles long and still only has two doors.
bus is longer and has only 1 door
Cut it up! It's your car. Do what you want. I love the idea of chopping it up for that purpose. Good job.
Is that a nomad i see in primer?Ive Loved that car since Tim Allen dropped a beam on his wifes in home improvement
yep,that's a 1956 Nomad...2nd best Nomad in my opinion,,,1955 model had a lot more Nomad only styling features and in 56 and 57 Chevy kept trimming the features to make the Nomad more mainstream
Yes, my question exactly, more info needed on that blue nomad, looks awesome!!
yeah it's a '56 Nomad. And just to ease the pain a little, watch that episode *closely* next time and you'll see that they didn't actually drop that beam on a Nomad ;-)
@@markcrawford1982 That was a '56 Sedan Delivery (no side windows.)
I used to have one just like it, I regret selling it to this day. Man, I loved that car :-(
@@markcrawford1982 One of my favorite movies.
Where's your El Camino Newbomb?
Sorry to here about your dad. I help my dad replace the noise on a 63 Cadillac and when I went to get my driver's license at 16, he threw me his Cadillac keys and said take it for your test.
I was more nervous about driving his Cadillac and afraid of damaging my dad's baby than thinking about passing my test. After passing the test with the inspector, all the inspector said at the end of my driver's test was, wow what a nice riding car.
BTW love that 56 Nomad next to the lift. I'm building a 55 Monad with a slightly tweaked 283, a turbo 400 and 2" dropped air suspension car to match my other 55 Nomad. Yes I'm calling mine, a Monad since all the chrome and SS will be flat black or carbon fiber. Because I have had my other Nomad since I was 18 and it was built the month I was born. I'm tired of polishing chrome for show but will never get rid of her. I have had it too long now.
I feel Finnegan took a page from Whistlin Diesel 🤣
BULLSHIT! Mike is creating something, all that other guy does is destroy.
Wd is a tool and talentless hack.
Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously as a fabricator, something that I always wanted to do but ended up doing something completely different
More money than common sense?
Your thoughts....
The guy is DENSE and calls us silly for pointing it out. Why fuck up something good and act proud?
Whistlin diesel commentators.
I think the build is very cool. There are a few examples of perfectly preserved older cars out there. Very few this nice that also have modern drive train. It will be very cool.
What about that awesome testarossa song? Couldn’t find it anywhere!
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Sorry for your loss! This is by far my favorite build i've seen yet.
Cut it, nobody gives a damn about the purity of an old Caddy that's modified to do 200mph
Two things:
1. I am sorry to hear about your father. From the episode of Roadkill that he was on, he seemed like a pretty cool dude. May he Rest In Peace.
2. I have never been more excited for a project as much as the Caddy. That is going to be insane.
Oh man, this is like kicking a puppy! Why couldn't you have done this to a clapped out POS instead? This is just sad.
Sorry for your loss brother...I'm sure he's proud of the accomplishments you've made in the time he was with you.
Now this is blasphemy!!
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Like everyone here. So sorry for your loss. Caddy is going to be a monster !
Wish you could have used a different car. That was a peice of history that's destroyed now.
How is it destroyed? Hes building it into something better
What do you mean a piece of history there’s plenty of stock caddies to go around. If anything the drag caddy is writing it’s own history!
Guess you should have bought it first
That's a dandy of a shop dog!
What a waste of a really nice car.
Sorry to hear about your dad Mike. I offer my prayers and condolences.