1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 7.7L V8 472cu Limousine 75 series- would you enjoy this vehicle as a project?

I think it’s pretty neat in terms of what it was. I can’t imagine the bodies in the interior, dead or alive…

The engine would be pretty awesome, biggest of the big blocks, and yet it isn’t too obnoxiously huge as a limo…
 
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JHZR2 said:
I think it’s pretty neat in terms of what it was. I can’t imagine the bodies in the interior, dead or alive…

The engine would be pretty awesome, biggest of the big blocks, and yet it isn’t too obnoxiously huge as a limo…
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At the time....472/500 Cadillac's were some of the best engines made, When a 327/350 Chevy would last 100,000....A 472/500 would go 300,000.

In the late 80's into the late 90's....My dad & later including me converted several/100's of GM trucks from Chevy small block/big block to BOPC 455/472/500 engines.
 
I had a 1968 Sedan Deville in the early 90's. The thing about the 1968 Cadillac is it is the first year of the 472 and the last year of stacked headlights.
 
i would swap an LS in it and flip it. what a cool old car that isn’t rusted out. a modern powertrain and a interior refresh and you would get all the looks at a car show.
 
drtyler said:
The original powertrain is also what makes it cool.
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i’ve never once after an engine swap wished the original powertrain was still in whatever it was. have swapped LS/Coyotes into trucks/cars that had; SBF, BBF, SBC, BBC, even modern-ish EFI V6’s.
 
This vehicle is so complete, so together, that I would think that it would be an apt focus of a sympathetic restoration. My approach would be to assess and repair the engine, trans and undercarriage. It is possible that not much needs to be done. From there, I would have the paint corrected by a pro and see where you get. Then, I would move onto the interior and see how much progress can be made on the upholstert, carpet with gently cleaning products and careful shampooing and rinsing. This would be the most nerve-wracking part, as there is every possibility of the velour disintegrating... but maybe not. Then, I would see what I can do with straightening and polishing trim pieces.

With total respect to those who would do a nut and bolt restoration, that would never make financial sense. Many parts are unavailable, and these cars are not that simple. That resto could easily cost $80k or (much) more and the car probably is not worth anything north of $40k regardless of condition. Best wishes.
 
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