What I'm needing help with is making this car take a turn. It's a 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. It has leaf springs in the back. Currently we are dropping the frame to try and add some strength to it as it's an X-frame car. I'd love to get a custom frame and all, but I'm a military guy.. so that's kind of out of my league for now.
I'm thinking about 4 linking the back of this thing and running air ride or coil-overs.. still haven't decided.
I can't find anyone that would make new front control arms for this car to improve geometry to more modern spec. Maybe it's fine as is? I've thought about a front stub but as of right now don't have the time to do that. And I don't want to mess with getting the huge grill to line up correctly.
Any thoughts or recommendations from people that have done work on "land yachts" of cars before and gotten them to handle? I know this is a bit of a different build, but that's why I'm here.
I'm not looking for a harsh ride. I'd still like it to feel a bit like a luxury car, not a track car. But this cloud like handling with no road feel is something I want to get rid of.
I know that they make Front shockwaves for it but haven't seen anything else.
Anyone have ideas for the rear? Or should I just go with a 4 link or maybe even keep it stock? Nothing is made for this car so I have to figure out most of it on my own. The joy of trying to update a 1950's car. But hey, it's fun.
I'd say if you're looking for an all out sleeper call Art Morrison or the Roadster Shop and prepare to have the project snow ball....
If you want to keep it subtle and actually drive it look into adapting coil overs or better springs and good shocks.
I might still have a dual quad set up laying around if you're interested.
Ya, I'd like to keep it more of a driver. A custom frame is not in the budget. Right now I'm trying to figure out if I should go with a 4 link or a 3 link. Any experience on who makes the best system for a driver? I looked at Chassis works pro-touring version but I'm not sure if that's what I need.
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Making a big classic car turn, need advice
But hey, it's fun. 
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