1957 Eldorado Brougham

[Code Red]

awesome caddy, and yeah that limo is huge

[INTMD8]

Any updates on the baddest car ever?

Really. We need our fix. Subscribed.

Thanks guys, but sorry, I've been slacking. Being my all time favorite car you would think I would be scrambling to get it done but I'm just content to have it in the garage and work on it now and then.

Only thing I've done is modded/relocated the trans crossmember and a bit more exhaust work. Stainless bellows attach to the downpipes, then Vibrant resonators. 3in to 2.5 transitions then dual 2.5 through the tunnel. 2 inch crossover after the tunnel. That's as far as I've got.

[Zanie]

So So cool!
Will you have this displayed at your open house, this Saturday?

[INTMD8]

Thanks Zanie and I didn't see your post until now but no I didn't bring it to the open house. Probably next year when I'm a bit further along and I have wheels to roll it around on

I've been a bit lazy on the car but a new part arrived, a fuel tank that matches the roof

Thanks to Hector and the guys at Rick's tanks. This is their vaporworx tank which runs corner pickups and a dual pump module from a 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. It's brushed stainless and has a 26.5 gallon capacity. Stock tank is 20 gallons.

Just need to get some brackets. (It will be mounted to the frame).

[Bad66Chevelle454]

The fuel tank is a work of art in itself!

[INTMD8]

They did do an excellent job on it!

A few more pics now that it's mounted.

[KnightMare]

This entire build is pure art all the way down to the fuel tank

[INTMD8]

Thanks! They did do a great job. A few angles on the tank dimensions (rather than just being squared up) really made it fit within the frame rails nicely.

I made some more progress on the exhaust. I decided to go under the axle with the exhaust and I feel I should explain why since it's not something I would normally do.

Having the Roadster Shop frame, the rearend is tucked up higher and has about 5.5 inches of total travel. With the rearend on the bumpstops their is zero room above it. At full suspension sag the rearend is still tucked up pretty high in the car. Since the exhaust had to still travel upwards from the round pass-through holes in the frame (rather than being bent down to go around the axle) it seemed like going under was the logical choice.

In the pics you will see how it looks with the rearend at full sag. The pics with the stand under the rearend is at the half way point of suspension travel. At that point the lower control arms are still lower than the exhaust system.

Pictured from the rear the fuel tank blocks the view of most of it. At nearly ground level you can see the pipes and rear axle but overall I like the way it looks and am very happy with the way it's going. Next will be mounting the mufflers and making the rest of the exhaust hangers.

[INTMD8]

Wheel progress! They should be done in a couple of weeks. :thumbsup:

[Bad66Chevelle454]

Exhaust looks perfect. It's still tucked up there and doesn't look like its hanging down. Can't wait to see the wheels on the car and get to really see the look!

[INTMD8]

Thanks! I am really excited to see the wheels on the car as well.

The exhaust is finally completed and is suspended from it's hangers. Never thought I would have so much time into just an exhaust system.

[acegto]

Beautifully done

[fastfail]

Amazing machine.

[Bad66Chevelle454]

Does the drive shaft go below or on top of the exhaust in the middle?

[Zanie]

Looks to be above

[INTMD8]

Thanks guys. Yes the driveshaft goes above the exhaust. It will need to be 2 piece with a center support bearing. Talking with the Driveshaft shop now about putting something together for it.

[Bad66Chevelle454]

Thats what I was guessing since my 62 has a similar driveshaft set up but it just looks like a tight fit in that picture.

[LeighP]

Beautiful work.....eye candy for gearheads.

[Tig]

Wow, that exhaust is a work of art. Great job.

[INTMD8]

Thanks!

Wheels are finished! Having these built made a lot of things possible that otherwise wouldn't be. They have preserved the classic look of the car while allowing 19 and 20in Y speed rated (186mph) Michelin PS2's and also clearance for C6 Z06 brakes.

All of this should compliment the Roadster Shop chassis well.

Thanks to Larry and the crew at EVOD for the impressive illusion!