1970 Cadillac Fleetwood LX, Hearse, Wagon review from North America
"A battletank on wheels!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New things on the car:
Fuel pump
Alternator
Fuse box
Fuses
Tires
Rebuilt carburetor - ripped one off a 70's limo
New exhaust and muffler system
New back window
New lightbulbs
New cords
No heat whatsoever.
When I throw on the "heat switch", cold air comes out
Thermometor is broken
Radio is bad
The car was put into storage for over ten years and not drivin since I got a hold of it.
General comments?
Big, long and strong... as many would say.
Yes it is a 70's hearse Miller Meteor, and I love it so, and I also love the looks of people when they see it rolling down the street.
People think, just because it's a hearse it must go veeeeeeeeeeeerrrry slow... veeeeeeeeeeery wrong... the speedometer reads 120 and I've raced Ford Rangers that couldn't keep up. What do you expect for a big block 472?
If you think about getting one, remember it's an old caddy, so if it breaks down it'll take a group of people just to push it up the street. Mine has many a time before. She got a lot of room to sleep or carry stuff in (mainly bodies). She's also like a tank.. I've seen a Dodge Neon hit a old hearse going 90. That person was buried with the Neon he drove.
I love old caddies, and if you are thinking about getting a hearse, be leary cause it might really be a piece of crap, and it might really be a good deal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1970 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 472. Big Block Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2008 |

