I bought a forgotten Y2K Cadillac Concept Car, with a mysterious history. Meet the EldoRODo!
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The car was once owned by Jon Moss and GM made it as a celebration concept of the hot rod/low rider culture in california at the time. It was made for the LAIMS show. The glass itself was raked back to make it look more slammed which is why the head room is reduced. THe whole roof is 2 inches lowered to be more of a slammed car. Its meant to be a lowrider so the rear was lowered/slammed. The rear side glass is plexi cause they shrunk it down to give it that slammed in the rear look. The noise in the front sounds like the water pump is about to go. Hope that helps
It's also featured in some really cool concept art with a 59 eldo and a 99 eldo with carousel red esc paint! So cool to see someone cared for it mostly and for $12k!!! Wow! Keeper!
Thanks, man.
...?? ......was that the Jon Moss that was in Culture Club ??
@@urbanurchin5930 jon moss was in charge of the GM specialty group in the 80s and 90s working on their wacky builds and concepts.
Commented this on the video a day ago but just so people know a little more. It's not Jon Moss of music fame but it reminds me of the 1988 Cadillac Voyage Concept. The one in Demolition man is a 1989 Cadillac Solitaire, really frakkin cool car too. Your car is a Jon Moss car for sure. You can find photos of it with a 59 and a 99 Eldo in bright carousel red like the 70 Pontiac GTO Judge, I think the paint is similar to Orbit Orange (70 GTO also) for this car and was for concept art and to show the progression of design over the years and where it was going. I think it was for a certain show. It might have been featured in a movie also. It looks familiar to me in that sense too. Most likely kept in the GM Toy Box at some point in it's life. Jon is a key figure in concepts. Impala SS, the Chevy Van like your Riptide Blue was because of him. Z24 lumina and Beretta, ZL1 Camaro, SSR. All his babies and many many more. He's a great guy and I hope you reach out to him! The Mid 90s Impala SS wouldn't have happened without him and Tim Allen.
Holy crap! That thing is amazing!
How long before you have it Alex?
Bright idea flashbacks
Alex this would be a great replacement for the Fail Van. I still can't believe it wont work I agree it possibly never worked in reality.
I would TOTALLY expect you to buy something like this! 🤣🤣
You were the first person I thought of when I saw it. It's no Space Van, but it's really cool!
I remember the car and recall it’s background. It was commission by Cadillac’s CEO John “Jack” Smith, and was built in Collaboration with California Street Rods and Steve Rosenblum (brand manager for Eldorado). Its intention was basically to elevate the Cadillac brand within the custom car community. Finished in what was dubbed “Ignite Orange”, not a single section of this car’s exterior was untouched. But the most groundbreaking part was that it had satellite radio, which was still nearly unheard of for 1999. It made it into a few publications. Neat find.
Whattt sat radio in ‘99? That awesome! Lot of history in this car.
Nice radio shame about the rest of it.
Tyler, I suggest replacing the hidden valve stems with motorcycle stems. You can get them with a 90 degree bend making it much simpler to add air. Cool Caddy!!! Jeff in Canada
You need a waterproof socket hidden under the rear balance. A matching plug and battery will let you release the doors. “Speakon” connectors will do the job.
For $12K, you have an awesome piece of automotive art and history!
*That looks to be a money-is-no-object build. Immediately buy the nicest "low mileage" donor car you can.*
I don't know a single person that's like "oh my God I want a shitty Cadillac!!!" 😂. Car isn't worth a dime over the $500 it Blue books for.
@@catfisher420 and you still couldn’t afford it 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
He can save money on the Cadillac so he can give half of his money to his new winch later on
No, not really…
This might be one of the coolest hoopties Hoovie has bought in a while, love it!
its definitely not a hooptie
@@Tuck31rmechanically speaking. It’s a hooptie
Cadillac should have brought that concept to production
@@Tuck31r Mechanically it's the biggest hooptie we've had in a while. It's a piece of history tho, and awesome looking for sure
I like the 40's Cadillac better
I have a set of those Flush-mount valve stems, and yes, they have an adaptor you screw into them so you can fill/check your tire pressure. They were manufactured by "American Racing". It is possible, the one rim that has the short valve stem on it, is probably the adaptor itself.
A friend of mine had a car with shaved door handles and poppers and he added an external jump point so that if the battery did go dead, he had the ability to hook a charger or jump box to the car without having to get into it. That would be an excellent idea for this car, too.
Man this thing is cool! Congrats on the purchase, Hoovie!
Often theres a pull cable or button in the wheel well. My body dropped mini truck had a pull cable to open the drivers door if the battery died
This car was parked, literally next to my car in Mecum Las Vegas a few weeks ago. This was so beautifully done in person. It truly is a piece of art.
The GM bankruptcy auction cars are the stuff of legends. The V8 Beretta, the AWD twin turbo V6 Beretta, the twin engine Citation X11. All one of one examples that only ended up in the hands of the public through a freak set of circumstances.
V8 Beretta?!?
Get the fuck out I want it
@@AdamG1983build one!
@@AdamG1983the awd twin turbo will give that the gap sauce lol
Ive seen the V8 Baretta and AWD Twin Turbo Baretta they are still around!!! Factory V8 Baretta and AWD Twin Turboksi's from Factory. Epic Sauuuuuuuccccccceeeeeeeeee.
I'm pretty sure I worked on the clay model of this vehicle in the early 90's in the old Cadillac Advanced 4 studio at the Warren Tech center. The first floor of Design, excepting the Truck studios and Saturn, was for all the Advanced(concept) studios and the second floor was for Production studios.
Back in those days, as a new sculptor, I was rotated throughout pretty much the whole building and only spent a few weeks in Adv 4. so I never really saw the finished model on the patio.
Tough to remember all the names but I believe the Studio Chief Designer, was Alan Young, the Studio Chief Sculptor was Harold Chez.
What a mind blowing custom. Those billet wheels cost more than every car I've owned combined the last 15 years if not more. Well done, you hit that one right out of the ballpark.
LOL they were never that expensive
Place hidden battery jump terminals somewhere on/under the car in case of flat-battery/door popper emergencies. 👍🏽
If it was a show car, it probably already has hidden terminals somewhere for keeping lights and stuff running at the show all day.
@@MobCat_ I just use the starter motor on my car as it is reasonably accessible.
@@ianmontgomery7534 @Mobcat Great points guys. I love the starter motor idea especially.
Guys it needs a 2-factor authentication magneto-electro roundrobin handshake interlock lockout. That's the only way.
This is what I was able to find about this car
"The 2000 Cadillac Eldorado Concept embodies the spirit of a modern hot rod with a nostalgic twist, developed by California Street Rods of Huntington Beach. Derived from the successful Eldorado Touring Coupe range, this concept vehicle from Cadillac showcases a blend of retro aesthetics and contemporary design. While likely intended as a styling exercise for the Detroit Motor Show, the Eldorado Concept brings a fresh take on the iconic nameplate.
Taking inspiration from the best-selling luxury coupe in the US, the design team embarked on a transformation of the Eldorado. The most notable changes include a four-inch lowering of the body, accompanied by a 10-degree rake to both the windscreen and rear window angles to accommodate the new lowered roofline. Further design refinements involve the reduction in size of the side and quarter window openings. The rear tires are concealed by full-length bumper skirts, while the overall look is enhanced by retro-inspired wheels, tail lights, headlights, and indicators.
Under the hood, the Eldorado Concept retains the potent 300 bhp Northstar engine that's utilized in the standard Eldorado lineup. This engine not only adds to the vehicle's performance but also contributes to its dynamic appeal.
While the Eldorado Concept serves as a design showcase at the Detroit Motor Show, it effectively captures the spirit of the classic hot rod while blending it with contemporary luxury and performance. With its retro touches and modern engineering, the Cadillac Eldorado Concept presents a unique vision of what a modern reinterpretation of a beloved classic could be."
I like internet scavenger hunts, I found this on Drive Australia: “There’s been some rough patches in the Los Angeles show’s history. in 2000 Cadillac tried a factory hot rod theme on an El Dorado, called the (wait for it) El DoRODo harking back to the show’s modified vehicle past”
Here it is on the floor at 2016 Barret Jackson: czcams.com/video/N56_8sxAlkk/video.html&ab_channel=Ricksuperrick The vehicles were part of Tammy Allen’s car museum at Allen Unique Autos, which was located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Allen Unique Autos was closed around 2016, but on TripAdvisor, the 9th of 9 photos captures the El Dorado on a lift.
It looks to me that all the reduction in the overall body height came from increasing the rake angle of the "A" and "C" pillars. That probably accounts for 2" of the reduced height. The other couple inches probably came from lowering the suspension height.
Thank you for finding,and sharing this info.It's a pretty good looking mod.
"GM vice-president and Cadillac general manager John Smith said after the unveiling: “The EldoRODo is Cadillac’s way of celebrating the creativity of the hot rod culture in Southern California. For years the flair of these vehicles has expressed personalities of the builder and driver, similar to what the Eldorado has done for its owner base over the past 50 years.” Eldorado brand manager Steven Rosenblum, meanwhile, gushed: “Having spent some time in California, I realised very quickly that hot rod builders have an impact on the designs and applications of technology on production cars.”
He went on to add: “We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to have a little fun with one of our production cars that has always embodied the spirit and style of California. Eldorado continues to be the best-selling prestige luxury coupe in the United States and has the highest owner loyalty of any coupe in its segment.” He neglected to mention that the average age of its customers was 69. The upshot was that this confection had to appeal as much to baby boomers - people who remembered customising when it had taken root way back when - as to the latter-day cool kids in Cadillac’s bid to attract a more youthful audience "
from drives(dot)today
I photoshopped my first car, a 94 Eldorado to exactly how I wanted it to look if i customized it. decades later I am just now seeing this thing on your channel and its UNCANNY how similar they are!
The deals you find continue to amaze me. As a former Northstar owner I actually loved my Cadi and was fortunate to never had any mechanical issues over the several years I owned it. I'd buy this in a heartbeat for $12K
I am a Northstar fan, and own a pristine 1994 DeVille Concours. I advise everyone to get the head gasket fix. It is also wise to get a spare ignition module. I am delighted that Hoovie has covered this modified Eldorado.
I was also a 4100/4900 guy, back in HS, so I've been defending Cadillac since I started driving. They eventually get them to be really good engines, after a few "test years"
Your plan to make it a functional car is the right thing to do. This is a science project for the Wizard but the money you have in to the car is pennies for what it originally cost. You will have the only one too. This is up there with your other custom Caddie and will probably become another viewer favorite.
The body work looks so clean. Well worth the 12K and further investment to get it sorted. Cool piece of history and really cool that it’s getting a new audience. Thanks!
You and the Wizard are a good team. It's fun to watch you guys talk about cars.
I've been watching this channel for I think 10 years at least and this may be just about the coolest car Hoover has purchased… Really has cool, Andrew Niccol vibes! Definitely could be used in an Andrew Niccol movie. Definitely something out of either The Host, maybe Gattaca or my favorite of his films, ... In Time.
The thing about the Northstar is that, when it's working, it's a wonderful engine. Smooth, effortless torque delivery with a nice fat power-band - and it makes great noises (especially with a performance exhaust). And, if you get ahead of the gasket issues, they can be made reliable long-term. But if you don't deal with the gaskets, either preemptively or right when a problem first develops, forget about it, you'll just have to throw away the whole car. Once the heads are trashed, it's totally impractical to fix one of those engines and, outside of a few insane people, it's impractical to swap in a replacement.
But, because I am insane, and an engineer with more ability to read technical manuals than I have common sense, back in 2008 I did a full Northstar engine swap. This was on a beautifully garage kept 96 STS with a ruined motor that I got dirt cheap (it was headed for the scrap yard). I've gone through the process of dropping that front subframe, pulling off all the accessories, mating the engine up to the 4T80E, etc. It's one seriously long process that would cost Hoovie's-level money for a certified tech to do the work (so many fasteners, harnesses, clips, things to be routed, etc..).
I was also lucky enough to have access to a bay at a dealership (complete with lift, diagnostic equipment and tools) because I was good friends with the owner of said dealership. I sourced a crated, built in 1997, 0-mile L37 Northstar though eBay Motors (that even came with a new PCM). With the new engine, carefully taken care of, I never had any problems with that car. I sold it about 7 years ago, but I know the current owner, and he takes excellent care of the car, and it's still running well at about 100k on the replacement engine, but he also decided to do the head gaskets preemptively at some point, which is why it's still running well.
Moral of the story: people who buy 90's era Northstar powered Cadillacs are completely insane. But I'd totally do it again, and likely will own another Northstar Cadillac, even if I think it's a terrible idea. Do as I say (don't ever buy one), not as I do (totally get one).
Have had a '98, that I got from my Father, for 20 years. The 'infamous ' head gasket problem occurred on the hottest day of the year one summer. I ended up buying an entire studded engine from Northstar Performance in Canada. That was over a decade ago and still running strong, although it does only has 40k kilometers on it.
The problem isn't the gaskets. The problem is the head studs stretch the threads in the aluminum block. In later models, they use larger head studs.
Yes, and No. The heads use bolts from the factory, and they're threaded into the aluminum block. After a failure, they should be replaced with Studs, and you could get a Stud Kit to replace the original bolts. @@ralphinator2
Sure it wasn't the plastic intakes causing hydro lock like the V6 Buicks and Oldsmobile that had the exhaust run through them warping the coolant surfaces?
Thanks Draft Kings for blowing out my right eardrum...
Nice concept car! Good find and buy!
One suggestion is I would look into those radio where when you turn the key, a screen would pop out and up giving you a nice size display. There are radio that supports both sides camera and and a backup camera. This way you don’t need to have two display mounted on your pillars and you can add a backup camera on the rear. It’ll have spilt screen for both side but switch to one side full screen when you use a turn signal then resume to spilt screen or GPS etc.
You would also want to upgrade the side camera that already in there with a newer camera due to better resolution and nighttime views.
I specializes in low voltage home automation tech and toys so I seen those radios on the market before and it does exists.
Again nice find and great video as always
I would totally finish customizing it and bring it to SEMA next year. It definitely has that Coddington look to it.
That is exactly what I thought.
Dang! Hoovie scored a gem of a Hooptie! Nice find Tyler! Hope you get it up and going again!
and the car looks good also!
Those recessed valve stems were very common on custom motorcycles in the 90's I have a brand new set with adapters
Wow Hoovie, you've certainly done it again!
This brings back so many memories. When I turned 16 one of my family members gave me their 94 Eldorado ESC (it was a lease / business expense and they loved their 93 Coupe de Ville more).
Not only as a Cadillac but as a General Motors vehicle, I find wonderment at the same time as a lack of surprise. Who else but GM would try and change the world by saying, let's not change the whole world so much. After all, we can save a lot of money by pulling thing off of the shelf.
Brilliant but flawed, but brilliant, yet flawed.
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"Some people want more, not just a little bit. This is your life you're the only one who's living it!
Let's go! Let's live it! Love every mile!
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this was apparently a 2000 eldorado touring coupe that they had turned into the thing we see now for the los angeles international motor show, Lombardo's shop lowered it to 49.6 inches by lowering the roof 2 inches and lowering the chassis 2 inches and the official name for that gorgeous colour is 'ignite orange', its meant to have had its wood finish replaced by a carbon fibre looking finish so it shouldnt be completely stock inside :)
Wow you are just a smartie pants!
This car is not 2000 because it still has the old northstar with spark plug wires. 2000+ engines have coil cassettes.
@@brayannexon4613 sure thats the case for regular production vehicles but whilst this was built by the hot rod shop in 2000 that doesnt make the car a 2000 model, hoovie said in the video it had 8000 miles and it wouldnt have got those as the car we see today, those were probably got by the donor car so its older than that
@@brayannexon4613 What He hasn't made clear is the car was called the ''2000 Eldorado touring coupe''.
HOOVIE?! I was expecting a video essay from another youtuber about a forgotten beauty, the fact you own it is blowing my mind!!! Super cool addition to the fleet!!!
It was designed by Larry Erickson, who worked in the Cadillac studio in these years, also designing my favorite car of the 90s, the 93-96 Fleetwood. Mr. Erickson also designed the Cadzzila, which was also built for ZZ Top. He later went to Ford and designed the 2005 Mustang before going into the custom car world.
I have been a subscriber for 3 + years.This video is hands down the coolest video Hoovie has ever made.What a great car.
Ok. My comment disappered earlier. Got a link from another website that describes the following.
2000 Cadillac Eldorodo Concept
The 2000 Cadillac Eldorado Concept embodies the spirit of a modern hot rod with a nostalgic twist, developed by California Street Rods of Huntington Beach. Derived from the successful Eldorado Touring Coupe range, this concept vehicle from Cadillac showcases a blend of retro aesthetics and contemporary design. While likely intended as a styling exercise for the Detroit Motor Show, the Eldorado Concept brings a fresh take on the iconic nameplate.
Taking inspiration from the best-selling luxury coupe in the US, the design team embarked on a transformation of the Eldorado. The most notable changes include a four-inch lowering of the body, accompanied by a 10-degree rake to both the windscreen and rear window angles to accommodate the new lowered roofline. Further design refinements involve the reduction in size of the side and quarter window openings. The rear tires are concealed by full-length bumper skirts, while the overall look is enhanced by retro-inspired wheels, tail lights, headlights, and indicators.
Under the hood, the Eldorado Concept retains the potent 300 bhp Northstar engine that's utilized in the standard Eldorado lineup. This engine not only adds to the vehicle's performance but also contributes to its dynamic appeal.
While the Eldorado Concept serves as a design showcase at the Detroit Motor Show, it effectively captures the spirit of the classic hot rod while blending it with contemporary luxury and performance. With its retro touches and modern engineering, the Cadillac Eldorado Concept presents a unique vision of what a modern reinterpretation of a beloved classic could be."
Also managed to find a poster of it for sale which includes another pic of it taken with two other eldorados. So a concept car i am confident it is
Also managed to find a press pack for it too. One of the stars of the Los Angelese International Auto Show opened on 6th Jan is the Cadillac 2000 Eldorado Touring Coupe Etc which has been transofrmed into a low rider hot rod and called the Eldorodo. At the direction of Cadillac the new hot rod was created by a team of General Motors Designers in collaboration with california street rods of california. I do have links
Would you be able to share your info? What a great car. Thanks
Great research!!
@@mikemoxley9477 youtube does not allow links. But my work is avalaible elsewhere on the internet. Search Vw Lupo Press cars and its the 1st result
@@mikemoxley9477 Unfortunately if you try and share links via comments CZcams will almost always mark them as spam and delete the comment. Just look up "2000 Cadillac Eldorodo Concept" in google and you'll find some of the pages.
There are so many "concept cars" that I wish had been produced for mass market. This is a REALLY cool concept car. I didn't even think you could get these.
I think most of the concept cars were crushed. They just don't want the liability of them being on the road.
.....it's not a concept car.
The concepts are always far cooler than the watered down production models.
I person could. And did!
not financially feasible
There is probably a hidden push button to open the doors. That’s very common on show cars with no door handles and poppers. It’s easy to hide a switch. It could even be operated with a magnet or something. I’ve seen many ways to hide a back up way to open a door, or even a mechanical method in case the battery dies.
Hoovie!!!! This is an epic project!! It’s so odd ball but super super 90s cool! Get it on the road and go to a few car shows and roll in in the coolest car ever! Love it! 🥰
I was at the same auction when he bought it in Vegas it was really cool to see the excitement on his face after he won it.
You know if it wasn't for the reliability issues, the 32 valve Northstar is an absolute monster engine. So, so, sooo much room on them to make them insane but there just isn't a lot of aftermarket options given their reputation and how rare they are to be used in performance applications.
We also know they put the starter in a excellent spot
@@brettconv83 Cadillac, Mercedes, Audi and BMW had one assignment in the late 80s. Build a DOHC 32 Valve V8 to compete with Toyota/Lexus. Ford sat back and waited to see if GM was going to fumble the assignment. Well, Cadillac did fumble on it by trying to using the same engine design as the Toyota 1UZ, hence the location of the starter which is hidden under the intake plenum. They also fumbled by designing weak head studs. In 1992, Ford told Cadillac/GM to step aside so that they can show them how an American 32V V8 is properly built. Ford came out with the 32V Intech for Lincoln (and the Cobra Mustang) and I havent heard any horror stories. But the Cadillac Northstar is a good engine once the upgraded Northstar Performance head bolts are installed along with periodic coolant flushes and oil changes.
@@brettconv83 It is a common misconception. It really is in an excellent spot. Yes, much harder to service, but protected. They last a lot lot longer in there, seldom needing to be replaced. No one complains that pistons are so hard to replace for the same reason. You will need to replace them just as often as the starter.
The head bolts were the real issue with that engine. You can fix it, but it should have been addressed in design, not as an aftermarket.
@@brettconv83Toyota does the same thing on their v8’s.
@@SouthsideKidd550Half of your comment is based on total fabrications and half truths. It is an absolute certainty that Audi and Mercedes did not develop their PT and M119 V8s, respectively, in response to Toyota's 1UZ (in full production before the 1UZ). As for the M60 from BMW, it was more likely a response to the other German competition rather than Toyota.
A fantastic discovery! What sets this car apart is that, unlike many show cars, it's actually drivable, adding to its overall value. By the way, I have a soft spot for old Sevilles, Devilles, and Eldorados. My '97 Seville had remarkable gas mileage; I've never owned another V8 that could achieve 20 MPG in an urban area without driving like an eldery.
You outdid your self on this one hoovie. This car is a true unique piece of north american automotive history.
Sure its a northstar but they can be fixed and it really does sound amazing with that exhaust!
Tyler,
This is like your 49 Caddy.
A real work of Art.
I think realistic rims and tires, and the things you've already pointed out, could make this a great daily driver.
I love watching Good Morning CZcams, and then watching some Classic Hoovie's Garage.
Marmalade is going to be a great addition to your garage.
That eldorod belongs in the Peterson museum. an hour in my periodical library can tell the tale of this machine as it was in ALL of the magazines at the time. As a builder I appreciate this vehicle in a big way,...I could talk about it for hours.
This caddy needs a pt.2 and a pt.3 video for sure with more history on it
either petersen museum or the henry ford museum in dearborn. the henry ford loves wacky concept vehicles
I bet I saw this car at the 1999 NAIAS in Detroit.
Cars don't need to be in a museum they need to be driven there cars at the end of the day and none of us will own them forever sadly😢
lol no. it belongs to whoever paid for it
I love this so much!! I have always loved the look of the El dorado's and this is like the best of them all!
This is by far the best looking modern Cadillac i have ever seen, and makes all the right noises too. Absolute perfection
This is the best-sounding car I've heard on your channel in a long time, I'm shocked by it.
Flush mount air steams are popular on custom wheels. There is a male air fitting that pushes into them
If the engine was taken care of and the head bolts taken care of they were pretty reliable cars and were very comfortable. My 98 went cross country when I moved from the west coast to the east coast. It wasn't hard to spend 10-12 hours in those comfortable seats.
I owned two of this generation Eldorados, a 94 Sport Coupe and a 98 Touring Coupe, both bought used, both had history of the engines being removed to fix case half leaks, I think the 98 had the head stud upgrade. I also owned a 03 STS which had all the improvements over the years to the FWD generation of the Northstar, it was a solid car.
For $12k, that's a pretty good investment I think in a car you can take to car shows and draw a lot of attention with.
For the door poppers, I wonder if they might have went the easy route and used the stock key fobs to activate them. Maybe a $15 remote from eBay paired to the car might be all you need. Since it has no door handles it might be as easy as just the unlock button to open the doors.
Worked in a shop in KC that rebuilt 4.1, 4.5(I think) and 4.9 Cads. Aluminum blocks that had to be helicoiled for head bolts. These were mostly for Mr Goodwrench. When I left they were trying to get into rebuilding the North Star.
I remember that car under construction, and the clips you use are my work. I was producer of WILD ABOUT WHEELS on the Discovery Channel in '89 and our first shoot was at Chuck's shop. The segment is still on CZcams.
Funny/not funny, Chuck had moved from New England to SoCal a few years prior, had an outstanding tax debt. Someone at the IRS saw the piece and came after him.
Lombardo was greatly talented and a great guy. He and Boyd Coddington were equal competitors in the heady high-dollar street rod industry in SoCal back then. I always thought it was funny to see recently-finished Boyd cars at Chucks shop, and vice versa. It's a neat piece. Take care of it!
That, is a VERY unique car! I love it! I would be absolutely proud to own it myself, that is something you should never get rid of Hoovie!
Very cool car, can't wait to learn more of its history. Suggestion....run a magnet along the body line. Worked on an old custom and there was a hidden magnet in the sail panel that would engage the door popper. Go Hoovie, keep moving forward!
Running a magnet on that car will quickly reveal the 150# of Bondo used in its construction lol
I was also thinking back to some of the older hot rods I'd seen growing up. Sometimes, but not always, there was a button for the door popper, underneath the door. Maybe close to the frame.
Edit. I continued watching after my comment. I noticed that they did find a button/switch on the underside of the car. Lol. That will teach me to comment 1st.
WOW That Caddy is so Sweet!! I have never seen it and only 12,000 you got a hell of a deal. For sure not a Hooptie in my book. As someone who has also installed Northstar Performance head studs in a 2001 Deville I know all about dripping the engine out and doing that job. Have had a lot of experience working on those engines. This car deserves to be brought back it be able to drive. Can't wait to see the progress.
Nice looking car . Respect ! You have a gem on your hands and I am hoping that everything works out for you and your beautiful Cadillac .
@20:12 - This might be obvious to them that it's not the case - but are we sure the one wheel that you could fill up... that valve stem was actually the adapter to fill the other wheels?
That sounds like a very reasonable suggestion sir 👍
OMG! I saw this thing about 20 years ago and I even have a magazine here somewhere with it in it. I REALLY wanted that car bad.... still do. I always figured it was crushed or was typical "show car" builds and just fell apart. What an awesome find Tyler! LOVE IT! So very jealous. Also, just FYI, I am IN LOVE with Good Morning CZcams. Wife watches every episode with me and LOVES your new squeeze. You guys are just so excellent together. Kudos to a great life sir. Loved watching you from days when you were very award on camera to the killer personality you are now. I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season!
@Bananahobbyhater, any chance it was Super Rod Magazine? As soon as I saw it I started thinking I had seen it featured there.
It looks, watching the movie now 😂, like it was based off the car ~50min into Demolition Man
I worked at a cadillac body shop as a porter when i was 16. Because we were 2 miles away from the main dealer and the mechanical shop it was common to do the body work, paint, then send it to the main bldg to finish any mechanical work. It was common when they were hit in the rear for the mufflers to fold under the car. So the body guys would cut them off to get them out of the way. Without the mufflers it sounded like a completely different motor. It would burble like a big block and would actually shake the car when revved off idle. Ive never heard such a change from no mufflers before or since.
i was gonna quickly just skip trough parts of this video and watch like 5 min of it. but its so satisfying to see how knowledgeable the wizard was with every question you threw at him. dude had the answers ready in his pocket, and he explained it in such a clear manner. not like other mechanics that act like you should know what theyre talking about.
That's a cool car. Definitely one that should stay in your collection and kept in good shape.
That thing is screaming to be a killer restomod project. Could be amazing... Nice find!
And worst case, I bet he could make some decent money off it from a collector. Great find.
At worst case you just stare at the thing for inspiration
It’s a museum piece who cares if it ever rolls again
Freaking Awesome car!!! I love seeing these orphans come into the light. This is my favourite car youve bought. You need to go all out and get this beauty rocking and rolling again. Including a touchscreen to get those camera working again. Brilliant find
This is one of your best videos and a great talk over just like a real professional keep up the professional work😊😊😊😊 @@@
Forget the Ferraris and Lamborghinis. This is by far the coolest thing you have ever purchased, hands down, bar none … end of story… sooooo coool… you have to take this to Radwood
Good lord, this has to be one of the Best Buy’s for the money in history. If Tyler ever sells it, it’d easily fetch WAY more than what he paid for it.
I bet it would go 6 figures on cars&bids
@KCJbomberFTW how much do you want to bet?
@@longjohn77 the usual
I think it is gorgeous. That rear end treatment is 100% reminiscent of 1967/68 Eldorados, the first of the FWD.
Gorgeous!!! finish the build, make it drivable! That thing is so beautiful!
You have to love "Hoovie-logic" - Other than the MASSIVE Engine failure that will definitely occur... these are pretty reliable.
Go electric?
Very cool! Look forward on next videos of the Eldorodo!
I may not have felt it in the 2000's but today I think the design of this is absolutely stunning. The work and craftsmanship is phenomenal and not too ostentatious. The way the exhaust tips and tail lights align is gorgeous and really feels closer to the 69 Eldorado it claims heritage to.
I would drive this every day if I could
What you're calling "channeling" I believe is actually referred to as "sectioning". "Channeling" is when there are channels cut in the floor pans so the frame can tuck up into them. It's the exact opposite of a body lift on 4x4. Sectioning is also what it sounds like. They cut a section out of the side of the car and stitch it back together. The ancient tri-fecta of chopped (chopping the roof off and lowering it), channeled, and sectioned is the typical recipe on extreme hot rods like that.
Yeah, but I'd be concerned that this was one was done purely cosmetically and they might have not cared about the structural integrity of the finished product, since despite being a "hot rod", it was only intended for static display. It only had to run at all to show off its impressive exhaust note.
@@megachonk9440 I wasn't making any assertion about the quality of that particular car, but... For whatever its worth, from the bottom it looks pretty much stock other than the springs. Seems like it could be driven as a curiosity to various events without much trouble.
For what he paid for it, he'll be fine on it. Just this video will probably put him in the black and this car probably has another 3-6 videos in it before it moves on.
Like said:
Chopping the height of top was (lowering the profile), sectioning was removing a slice of the body horizontally, to thin the side profile. Channeling was lowering the body down over the chassis. These were usually done on customs cars, but some were used on "hot rods" (pre 1934 roughly). (This stuff is from my past history)
Kind of started in the 1940's
I think you've got it Hoovie - Channeling is when you lower the body of a car down on the frame so the body rides lower to the ground - you may also take the height out of the body but it's done below the window/belt line. chopped is above the bottom of the windows / belt line.
The valve assembly on the wheel is similar to what I ran on my Jeep. It’s flush to avoid getting torn off on rocks and there’s a stem that screws in to fill up the tire.
Gorgeous machine. Can’t wait to see it on the road.
Mother of Pearl… an ultra-hooptie!
Badass..... my '99 Eldorado was one of my favorite cars I've ever owned. Such a fun car to drive, and got fair economy.
Mid-late 90s Cadillac had such good styling. It was sharp and refined. The cars were also very comfortable and techy. It's a shame the Northstar engines earned a bad reputation.
@@bwofficial1776 agreed.... I got lucky with mine, apparently.... 110K no gasket issues when I sold it.
very excited to follow this build! super super cool Cadillac
Nice find, that thing is cool. I had a long travel sand rail with a northstar in it in the mid 2000s had a lot of fun with that and always got me back to camp but the cooling system did suck lol. Great video
What an amazing car and for 12k is an absolute steal. I look forward to seeling this back on the road.
This is an amazing piece of concept car history. Great purchaes, Hoovie!
Really cool. Love the color. This is a rare vehicle. Valuable collectible history. Imagine this at cars and coffee. ❤🧡💙🤑👍😎
Hey hoovie. I recommend the fanatik compressors. I have the tinest one for my motorcycle and will use it on my f150 from time to time. The way it screws onto the vlave stem allows for use in a lot of tight spaces. Feel like they would work great on the hooptie fleet!
Tyler, you never cease to amaze all of us on the kind of piles you can step into and come out smelling like a rose ❤️
I am just surprised the Euroasian Bob didn't have it.
April Rose
I have been watching Hoovie since the very beginning and to me this is the best car he has ever purchased. Definitely a real keeper.
My best friend had an El Dorado (whatever the last non-Northstar year was) years ago, I built his subwoofer box and helped rework a dual-in, dual-out Camaro catback exhaust to work with it, and it sounded GREAT.
So great to see you happy again!!!! I was worried about you for a bit.
Looks pretty cool, sounds amazing, and definitely a unique / good grab at $12k.
Well, you've done it again Hoovie. You bought an extraordinary car and she MUST BE A KEEPER! Please fix her up and show her off. Can't wait to see the improvements made on her. Have a great weekend. 😎
The car wizard dude you have the best advice on buying good reliable quality used cars
Hoovie, trucks in Europe are now on sale with camera "mirrors", MAN, DAF.. Mercedes and more have them on sale or are working on it right now, and we have it in the truck simulator games from SCS and it makes a big difference, they give you better vis at night in low light and the massive mirrors that used to be in the way at intersections are no longer there! :D Its awesome! I'm talking SEMI TRUCKS... as you guys over there call it! xD
Its really cool how the rear exhaust tips almost mimic the shape of the rear brake lights. Awesome overall exterior design.
Hoovie I remember seeing that car on a few magazines in them back in the day I even cut a little picture out and put it somewhere I don't know glad to see that car resurfaced again looks good !!😎💯👍
What a work of art, a stunning looking car.
This is why you are one of the best channels on YT IMO
The paint job on that car is 🔥
That's a clean looking Eldorado. And yes the northstar sounds amazing it's might not be reliable but it's a impressive engine
sweet ride hoovie , those cadillacs have just enough horse power to have fun with and actually pull decent for a bigger car. like driving a sofa down the highway
Hey Hoovie,,Being a Cadillac Guy ,,And Having Owned The very First Eldorado to hit the Street ,,And taking Ike to the White House,,Brings back fond memories of driving & showing such a Unique & One of one Cadillac ,,And building numerous J Duesy's,, Cady v-16 n v-12 units ,,Still love driving my White 90 Allante which kinda looks like a minature of Your Car ,,Should Be pretty straight forward to get it back in shape ,,Numerous folks now make air ride systems , for just about any application ,,And electric locks as well ,, Am sure Dave the "wizzard " can Whip it back into shape ,so you can drive & enjoy this remarkable vehicle ,,Good Luck My Friend ,,Hoping to Hear More of It Soon
The air stem on the wheel can be unscrewed and screwed into the other wheels to pump them up. The caps are just to cover the valve while driving
I was surprised the wizard didn't immediately know or realize that after a few seconds. I was actually surprised the adapter was still with the car after nearly 25 years.
That remind of touch by angel Della Reese’s Cadillac she had on the show it’s awesome Wizard your the goat stay tremendous love you my brothers
Omg, thats a really cool looking Cadi... So awesome Hot/Streetrod tribute. Could easily cruise around in that one.
The price was on the money...
I loved that you got a concept car that some people say is just for show& not that drivable. But the Wizard will get you right
A key fob should be able to be programmed pretty easy, i bet they used the factory keyless entry fob, which on early gms is as easy as holding down the driver side power lock button for 15 seconds ....
Its worth sorting this thing out for sure. The hidden valve stem is something ive only seen twice. Awesome stuff