1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher, engine # 5000011

1933-Cadillac-V-16-Convertible-Coupe-body-by-Fisher-v633srv2m1-2x 1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe, body by Fisher, engine # 5000011.
1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe, body by Fisher, engine # 5000011.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc01396 These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc01398 These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc01401 These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc01402 These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
These are detail photos before the restoration was to begin.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00017 Rear of dash and instruments before restoration.
Rear of dash and instruments before restoration.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00019 Rear of dash and instruments before restoration.
Rear of dash and instruments before restoration.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00025 Front of dash and glove box before restoration.
Front of dash and glove box before restoration.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00039 Click to see next picture Dash partially completed.
Click to see next picture Dash partially completed.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00061 Dash completed with instruments, chrome trim, new paint and wood.
Dash completed with instruments, chrome trim, new paint and wood.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00049 Most wood in the package tray area had to be replaced.
Most wood in the package tray area had to be replaced.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00050 Most wood in the package tray area had to be replaced.
Most wood in the package tray area had to be replaced.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00051 Wood in the rumble area being replaced.
Wood in the rumble area being replaced.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher 33 v16-brocks collision center inc. 007 Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher 33 v16-brocks collision center inc. 009 Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher 33 v16-brocks collision center inc. 025 Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher 33 v16-brocks collision center inc. 026 Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
Body at paint shop before paint. Notice how solid the body appears before paint.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00047 Body ready for primer.
Body ready for primer.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00048 Body ready for primer.
Body ready for primer.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00083 Body in primer and ready for paint.
Body in primer and ready for paint.
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Body in primer and ready for paint.
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Anthony "Brock" Broccoli painting the body.
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Anthony "Brock" Broccoli painting the body.
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Body with several coats of paint ready to be micro sanded and buffed.
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Complete rolling chassis finished and ready for the body.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher dsc00103
Complete rolling chassis finished and ready for the body.
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Chassis being loaded on ramp truck for journey to reunite with body.
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Chassis being loaded on ramp truck for journey to reunite with body.
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Chassis being loaded on ramp truck for journey to reunite with body.
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Body being fitted to chassis.
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Body being fitted to chassis.
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Body being fitted to chassis.
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New leather door panels and interior completed.
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All top irons and hardware rechromed and reassembled.
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Top irons and rear package tray area complete.
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This photo from above shows mostly completed restoration minus the top fabric, front seat, and hood. March 13, 2005
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Rumble seat area complete.
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Front seats near completion. Expert upholstery work being done by Nick "the mad Russian" and the fine wood working on this project is being done by Bob Dwyer, both of South County, Rhode Island.
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Top work in progress and ready for fabric.
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Seat cushions completed and side boards re-covered.
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Top fabric installed but, after this viewing, it was noted by Dick Shappy that the clear plastic rear window is not correct and it must be replaced with glass. surrounded by a metal frame. The frame dimensions must also be only 20 inches wide and 9 inches high.
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Installation of correct rear window with glass and metal frame is now complete.
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First view of car with new top.
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With all final paint work (re touching) completed, car is ready to leave Brock's garage for the final time.
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Nick "the mad Russian" putting finishing touches on door trim at the Shappy shop.
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Bob Dwyer and brother Kyle fitting the refinished wood to the driver's door.
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New mahogany and walnut dash and window trim installed. (Eleven days 'til show time).
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Sean Brayton finishing the parking light wiring.
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Five days before the show and the car has no working brakes or clutch. Help! Sean to the rescue.
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Four days 'till show time and hood side panels are finally being fitted.
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Hood side panels installed and completely adjusted.
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One day until show time. The car is now complete and ready for the big show.
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The car is being loaded into the closed trailer for the one hour journey to the New England Region Cadillac LaSalle show at Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
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Show time! The car is only minutes out of the trailer and it begins to attract a crowd.
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Dick Shappy accepting the "Best Of Show" award from the Cadillac LaSalle Club president.
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Dick and Nancy Shappy posing with the car and new "Best Of Show" trophy.
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher 33 v16 front
Front View
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1933 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe body by Fisher 33 v16 rear
Rear View
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Dick Shappy being interviewed at home with his just completed 1933 V-16 convertible coupe by David Robichaud from UPN 38 "Robi on the Road" . The segment will be aired Tuesday July 5th 7:00 am also with a live portion from the Shappy garage showing the many restoration projects now in progress.
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