1948 Cadillac

**blackcar** · 04-23-2011, 08:51 AM

I have a chance to buy a 1948 Cadillac. It looks to be all original, and in good shape. Some wear but not bad. The owner inherited it. I don't know the details of the car, yet. When we looked at it I wasn't thinking about buying it, just looking at a classic car. But he told me he would sell it, and after I got home I started wanting it.

I have no clue what to look for on a car this old or what kind of price (neither does the owner). Any help would be nice.

I found this one on ebay. Looks to be the same model. And close to the same condition. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1948-...1035c4b1#v4-37

**TLS_Addict** · 04-23-2011, 10:00 AM

I would rock that car and dress up like a Ganster on a daily basis.

Seriously. I would dress up like the skeleton on the cover of BLS's MAFIA cd! The maroon suit with the white pin stripes, the white hat with the black piece around it, and then the black/white wing tip shoes......but dont forget the tommy gun.

That is a groovy car man.

**blackcar** · 04-23-2011, 10:05 AM

Yeah, I think it would be a great car to drive clients around in. Does that mean it is a tax deduction??

**TLS_Addict** · 04-23-2011, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by blackcar

Yeah, I think it would be a great car to drive clients around in. Does that mean it is a tax deduction??

Put it under your business.

Is there a line for "Hookers & Blow" on a tax return?

**95camaroZNC** · 04-23-2011, 01:42 PM

Id def buy that.

**bigrondownhiller** · 04-23-2011, 04:55 PM

If the price is right buy it. Looks like a fun car to cruise with.

**StuntmanMike** · 04-23-2011, 07:04 PM

I'd get it, I love old Caddies. That'd def make a great crusier, or an interesting custom.

And the '48 is kind of historically important...that's the car that started the tailfin craze.

**Bandit02** · 04-25-2011, 09:29 AM

I love old caddys, i'd love a vert from the 40s or 50s but that car is aaaa alright, but not badass.

**blackcar** · 04-25-2011, 10:17 AM

Anyone worked on one/can tell me what to watch out for? What kind of price?

**pajeff02** · 04-25-2011, 10:32 AM

Nothing like old steel...

Get it up on a lift so you can check out the underside. Problem with buying a car that old is that you can not always find parts and sheetmetal for it. There are dedicated suppliers and such so a little internet homework may be a good idea. Is it a 6 volt electrical system? Single reservoir master cylinder? Kingpins in the front suspension? Lever shocks?

**blackcar** · 04-25-2011, 10:53 AM

I was with you right up to the "kingpins". I did a little research over the weekend. I read that it does have the 6 volt system. But I talked to a guy today that had a '49 and his was 12 volt.

When I get a free moment I need to contact the owner and get some details.

**jiveass** · 04-25-2011, 11:09 AM

some people convert it from 6v to 12v.....

**StuntmanMike** · 04-25-2011, 07:08 PM

Yeah, I think 6 volt was the standard up untill the mid fifties.

If it's cheap enough though, none of that matters much. You can convert from 6v to 12v fairly easily I believe.

**pajeff02** · 04-26-2011, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by StuntmanMike

Yeah, I think 6 volt was the standard up untill the mid fifties.

If it's cheap enough though, none of that matters much. You can convert from 6v to 12v fairly easily I believe.

The lighting systems are an easy swap to 12 volt. It is the gauges and such that you need to have converted with a kit or by sending out to a specialty shop.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 04-26-2011, 03:34 PM

The power windows in that car are hydraulic not electric...

**blackcar** · 04-26-2011, 03:55 PM

I didn't know that untill I started doing some checking. Seems they used brake fluid. And it was common for it to start leaking and eat out the bottom of the doors. Some have converted to tranny fluid.