1950 Cadillac Hearse resurrection Project. Stuck in a field for 20 years part 1

The hunt is over, we found a 1950 Cadillac S&S Hearse project. Plans call for a new powertrain, air ride, full interior and Air conditioning. will probaly leave the patina alone for now. Hopfuly it will be terrorizing the streets of Austin this spring. so we can hit Power Tour and road trip to Hearse fest in Michigan
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[@waltduvall9135]

You have one badass hearse there. I wouldn't cut the roof but it's your car. I am going to watch the whole build on this awesome hearse!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you

[@shantyshitter3163]

Nice potential. I have a 51 caddy hearse that use to be my daily driver until gas went sky high and it became hard to feed her. Looking forward to seeing what you turn your into..

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Very cool! I think I’m gonna go with a LS swap just to make it more drivable and get better fuel mileage we’ll see

[@louishall4271]

Lol. No one DIES in a hearse. The soul has long left by that point. You'll have no issues, Sir. It's not the DEAD you have to worry about anyway. It's the Living. 🤘😁

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Truth

[@EarsPawsandTails]

Oh my gosh I looked at this same hearse for a minute! The seller creeped me the hell out and I passed on it. 😬 I'm SO happy to see it went to someone in Texas!! Definitely gunna be following along to see what you do with it!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Ha. Yes totally

[@curbmassa]

Back around `68 my brother had a `51 that had no side windows in the rear, more like a panel truck with a rear side door just on the passenger side. I`d advise against getting rid of the original seat, it was the most comfortable car I`ve ever ridden in and there might be a heater under the driver`s side. His had the original engine and trans, a 3-speed stick that he porked drag racing a Falcon. He found one that came from a `50 Olds. Good luck with your project, they`re great cruisers.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Honestly, I’m hoping it rides as nice or better than my 50merc.

[@kevinhgreaves]

Its your Car, do whatever YOU want. I say chop it. I'm looking forward to this one, and I 'm along for the ride.

[@WarrezTheWolf]

It's a wicked ride! 🔥🤘🔥 Please keep the body paint color!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

That's the plan!

[@rafaelrivera9508]

Chopped and bagged... fantastic find 👏

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Yes! Thank you!

[@stex1985]

1965 Black Cadillac hearse is my favorite. Back in the day New Orleans biggest party had a hearse parade that was a sight to behold. I didn’t count but there had to be between 100 and 150 there. Weird and way out there was the theme. 😃

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Yeah, I almost bought a 65 ambulance definitely one of my favorites as well

[@Dane_the_Pain]

slammed with a purple shagpile interior .. LSA for the motor - that belt whine from an old crusty hearse would be sweet. cheers from Australia 🍻👍

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Purple sounds awesome. And who doesn’t love a little belt whine

[@andrekocsis2215]

Isn't it ironic that hearses have SUISIDE doors??? 🤣

[@Theoldironworkshop]

I found that to be interesting as well

[@janicelangley4325]

COOL

[@stomper2582]

I think making part of the top convertible would look good. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Don’t chop. 🇺🇸

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Maybe a Volkswagen ragtop would look good

[@Mopar46]

"That thing" is exactly my idea of the ideal Hearse; perfect!! You'll only make it better.[If you don't chop it!!!]

[@davidwoodham1307]

Hi there mate yes give it a Chop top airbag it will be a sweet ride when it done bro it's a great looking ride . I was looking at a 1954 or 56 Ford ambulance I ask the owner of it why was the old girl parked under the trees and not in the shed he said a lot of spooky shit was Happening the siren 🚨 and the lights would come on at night he said he would take the battery out of it but just like same one Come alone and put it back in the car so iam bit of a pussy- when it comes to the spooky shit .mate you should worry about the dead one just the live ones running a round . You and your loving wife should have a great time doing the old girl up mate lts a very cool looking ride mate iam a fan from down under Australia I love watching you doing our work on your ride mate so I hope you and your wife and Family be safe

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Should be a fun project

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you. Yes, the living amongst us is far more scarier than the dead. Ambulances can definitely be a little stranger. Because people very well may have died in them. I read a story about a guy that had a hearse and an ambulance in his shop and he had a psychic medium come by and sit in the cars. When she got into the ambulance, all she heard was screaming. The hearse was just peaceful.

[@joescully566]

Not chopped, but that is because although a lot of people tell me I'm crazy, I'm nowhere near as crazy as you are!!!! 😂. So what ever you do is good by me, love the vids, Joe

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you sir

[@waltduvall9135]

No sir on the top being chopped!

[@jerryeverett8739]

Personally, I think no chop. She already has nice lines. However, lay her on the ground and keep the patina....awesome project. It got me subscribed.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

I agree

[@danmurphy7713]

Dude your making me laugh, Coldren and broom rack LOLOL. Cool project!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks!

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Thats an awesome Hearse!!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks

[@johnwelton2457]

Nice

[@RetirementFund750]

That thing would be awesome restored and bagged with the rockers on the ground and a chopped top! A lot of work but it would definitely be different and look awesome! Imo

[@Theoldironworkshop]

That’s my plan anyway

[@ralphferguson1]

I agree with you when you say hearse are noted for their high tops. There’s so much cool stuff to do with these things without chopping them. But whatever you decide I know it’s gonna look trippy. Or if you just decide it’s too much to deal with. Let me know. I’d be happy to take it apart.😂

[@AndrewSmith-pc8eq]

This one has GHOSTBUSTERS all over it! That would've been cool!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

We actually almost bought a 65 that was painted up like the Ghostbusters and came with a 20 foot tall marshmallow man and Ghostbusters costumes. I was having trouble picking that one up.

[@AndrewSmith-pc8eq]

Nice tshirt!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Everybody likes a little Johnny

[@errolf6031]

Please dont chop it, the body style by itself is already great. Air ride suspension is s big yes though!

[@eugenetozzi8434]

Looks like a 425 cad engine

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Air is mandatory

[@scottprewett6860]

Love the suicide doors. Very cool

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Yes. And they’re huge.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very Nice I have a 48 Caddillac hearse Should be a good Build My floor was wood

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Yes, the wood floor will actually make changing the suspension out. Much easier.

[@deanplant1500]

Pull that outside old people’s home and say taxi is here it don’t go down well trust me 😂😂😂😂

[@Theoldironworkshop]

That would be funny

[@michaelj-c5g]

Looks like a mid 70s 472 caddy engine, 400 turbo trans. That is not the original rear end either. Hope you got the drive shaft Car is 6 volt, engine is 12 volt Have fun.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

It’ll be loads and loads and loads of fun in a really long drive shaft

[@sonjafette6077]

So genial☝

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Genial, I had to google that

[@pid363]

thats cool but no chop! watching from the UK!

[@elosogonzalez8739]

NO CHOP! Please.

[@JeffKopis]

"I haul dead people"

[@rickregister9424]

I had a 71 Road Runner the same way

[@hairycat6095]

NO!! on the Chop

[@Theoldironworkshop]

😔

[@camerazeye7923]

Shifter looks like its out of a chevette. BTW did you survive the broom comments lol

[@Theoldironworkshop]

He he he. Yes. At this point, she is not real surprised about anything I say. It looks like the car was possibly raised or something at some point. It had a 500 caddy motor and glass packs on it. So maybe some high school kid had it for a while

[@joepilbeam4722]

Restore, Yes.

[@timothyowens4942]

What ever Mama wants lol.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Happy spouse happy house

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

The placement of the upper hinge on the back door is going to make chopping that top difficult to say the least . With the big side doors Mabel is a 3 way girl . In and out the back or either side . At least nobody ever died in a hearse , something that the ambulance owners can't claim .

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Mmm 3way. Yeah, the hinges would definitely be difficult. Amongst about 900 other things.

[@skruloos1]

If my wife had the same enthusiasm about my hearse when i brought it home as laura,i would still be married..

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Ha. I feel you on that. Luckily she supports whatever I do.

[@skruloos1]

@@Theoldironworkshop I got rid of the dead weight,and kept the hearse..35 years later,I still have the hearse..

[@JeffKopis]

Sooner or later, EVERYBODY rides in a Cadillac.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Not me I’m being cremated

[@stomper2582]

That must’ve been Jonathan dragging those steam engines🤷

[@francisrizzo1529]

I vote "chop with restraint" meaning 2-2.5 inches total. Like '30-'34 Fords, it'll make the proportions more balanced but most people will think it's stock height.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Wife says nope

[@CrafterSven]

stop choping up original american rare cars wth

[@francisrizzo1529]

@@CrafterSven some cars look better chopped. don't like it? go buy every single one of them and restore every one of them yourself. Oh wait, you can't? Stop telling people what to do with their own car.

[@thehusband12]

Black interior, red window tint!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

I do like the idea of the red windows

[@thehusband12]

@@Theoldironworkshop if I didn’t have kids I’d say white leather interior with the red windows.

[@whittlerdave1440]

You could put purple veneer interior in it

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Purple sounds great

[@Texastimbo]

Not chopped!

[@charlesbutler4755]

looks like the windshield maybe 2inch , 2'1/2 pancake on the top 4'1/2 off the side glass , leave mummy door glass stock slide window frame down first , it looks like a dramatic 9-12 inches dropped....🤯

[@Theoldironworkshop]

I can’t wait to lower this thing.

[@miguelpagansr6128]

Please don’t chop it, I think she would be upset if you did. I would leave the patina and just fix the rust and leave it in primer, and don’t forget a few coats of matte clear. Red plush red velvet for the interior, I think it look real awesome on it. 20:57

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Laura agrees.

[@miguelpagansr6128]

@@Theoldironworkshop well she has good taste, and I like the idea for the coffin.

[@casketdriver1]

The chrome on the hood is called date mark. That's what I have been told. They are only on the S&S coaches.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Hmm wonder why it’s there

[@casketdriver1]

@@Theoldironworkshop decoration. S&S is the most expensive model made. I'm on my third! Lol

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

I’m thinking, A: John Deere flat black Or B: Patina sauce, flat lustre of course Looks like a fun project, can your lift handle the weight? No chopping!!!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

The wheelbase is longer than my Lyft wheelbase is 17 feet lift is 15. If I could actually fit it into my garage, I could try. Sounds like it’ll be in the driveway work and yes definitely going to save the patina . With a little sauce.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Does it still have the roll out tray? Great for tailgating!!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

No, but I’m thinking about making a rollout bar for car shows and such

[@g.o.b.2558]

👍👍👍 Definitely chop and bag 👌

[@Theoldironworkshop]

👍 thats the plan. well definitely bag it

[@Mike-dh6nb]

I wonder how many caskets that thing hauld

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Guessing 4500

[@36index]

Full restoration

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Haaa! I couldn’t possibly imagine doing a full restoration on something like this. Especially in the condition that it’s in. that would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. As cool as that would be.

[@chopperguy16]

Looking forward to the chop

[@jamesdisney9150]

You can start a taxi company called Dead beat Uber

[@Theoldironworkshop]

You stab em we grab em

[@rickster4455]

Mabel was MY grandmother's name...

[@Theoldironworkshop]

🙏🏻

[@tonyvalentini1726]

Not a chopper. If anything I would raise the roof

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Raise it? Hmm

[@79tazman]

Is that a hearse or is it a Ambulance because Hearse don't have all the windows like a Ambulance had but I don't know if that is true for a car so old. I now the newer hearse don't have the windows like that car does

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Nope it’s definitely a hearse. It all depends on how the purchaser ordered them. And from which manufacturer. I believe there was three of them at that time.

[@deanfoster1158]

Never seen purple dralon in an ambulance before..? 🤔

[@66skate]

You don't see these every day. It would be a shame to ruin it. It's always disappointing when something unique fall s into the wrong hands.

[@betournelaurent6005]

Dont chop it ,this car have a beautiful body .Some cars look better with a chopped top ,i think this one is perfect without it .

[@Theoldironworkshop]

I agree with you. It might end up looking like a hotdog

[@dickdegraaff5455]

I wouldn’t mind to be transported to my graveyard in such a Cadillac but she has to run of course 😀. Look forward to your next vlog and send you love from the Netherlands

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Greetings from Texas. And thank you

[@DG-hb8rh]

Don't chop it, hope it's not too late.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

No, The wife blocked that idea.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Also, thanks for watching by the way

[@dogbitefred6631]

Don't chop it but leave the patina! The jacked-up rear has to go! Leave it low and classy. Keeping your updated driveline all Caddy would increase the cool factor unless of course you can get your hands on an old Hemi.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

well im going to see it the motor will run. if so i have a holley sniper i will put on it. if not LS 6.0. definitely leaving the patina.

[@robertstevison1448]

Please don't chop brother that is a cool ride just the way it is !!! Would be great to see it just put back original man but your car your build !!! Great ride though

[@christesta2521]

Please don't chop it. This hearse has a very unique look all by itself. Love the body style. I remember one of these early fifties hearses abandoned in a field near my house back in '69. Thanks for sharing.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

It’s a battle of my inner hotrodder versus my wife’s ghoulish nature

[@christesta2521]

@@Theoldironworkshop Stay with the goulash and don't chop that top (LOL)!!!!

[@Александр-н9т5м]

Чем плох хадсон хорнет, он классный.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Oh yes

[@carlh.7297]

Chop it!

[@josephwatson2711]

Don't do it

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Hot rodders are a bad influence

[@mikeh5039]

No chop 😢

[@eduardodebiagisilos9417]

Muito devagar o vídeo! Ele quer aparecer mais que o carro!

[@davidd.perata2085]

No chop! Anybody can chop it. Not many have an intact 1950 Caddy hearse.

[@MrJeep75]

Those are old steam engines

[@joepilbeam4722]

Chop, maybe,drop no.

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

Chop it

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Momma says no

[@MrJeep75]

Ford 9in and newer cady engine

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

You're a Philistine 😢

[@Theoldironworkshop]

I had to look that one up. phil·is·tine /ˈfiləˌstēn,ˈfiləˌstīn/ Ancient History noun a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them. "I am a complete philistine when it comes to paintings"

[@christophercantrell1831]

I vote not to choose I

[@Theoldironworkshop]

👻👻👻👻

[@brunocampigotto8739]

I Hate PATINA.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Me too

[@robertmcada2102]

DONT CHOP, RESTORE DONT HOT ROD ! BE A MAN BE YOUR AGE....

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Bahahaha. Act my age. 🤣