Tracked another lead this afternoon. Managed to get the person on the phone. The above title was my initial question after introductions. The following took place~
Sorry, I don't have a '60s Cadillac ambulance. Mine is a '73.
Fair enough. Can you tell me about it - maybe what model for starters?
Uhhh...it's a Cadillac ambulance. I bought it years ago for the motor and transmission. Never got around to doing anything to it. Has a weird two speed rear end that I've not seen in another Cadillac.
Yes, Cadillac supplied chassis from firewall forward, which was then finished by a coach builder. My guess given year is either Superior or Miller Meteor. Either ring a bell?
No. But I guess I can look for some markings.
Okay. Does it have a raised roof? How about condition?
Well, it has typical rust-belt issues but is restorable. It has a tall roof and a single barn door on the back.
Sounds like a normal rear door. Does the roof have any of the original emergency lighting present?
Yes. I think it is all there - but don't quote me on that.
How's the glass? Any pieces broken or missing?
Boy that windshield sure is tall! All the glass is good but it doesn't have much.
Oh? Why is that?
You can only get in on one side.
I'm not an ambulance guy yet that line sent ripples. Someone please tell me that the prototype Criterion already exists; that this just can't be; that the year must be mistaken. When things are too good to be true...they usually are.
Pouring rain where the ambulance sits. I'll have pictures when it lets up. Speculation has officially commenced!
Sorry, I don't have a '60s Cadillac ambulance. Mine is a '73.
Fair enough. Can you tell me about it - maybe what model for starters?
Uhhh...it's a Cadillac ambulance. I bought it years ago for the motor and transmission. Never got around to doing anything to it. Has a weird two speed rear end that I've not seen in another Cadillac.
Yes, Cadillac supplied chassis from firewall forward, which was then finished by a coach builder. My guess given year is either Superior or Miller Meteor. Either ring a bell?
No. But I guess I can look for some markings.
Okay. Does it have a raised roof? How about condition?
Well, it has typical rust-belt issues but is restorable. It has a tall roof and a single barn door on the back.
Sounds like a normal rear door. Does the roof have any of the original emergency lighting present?
Yes. I think it is all there - but don't quote me on that.
How's the glass? Any pieces broken or missing?
Boy that windshield sure is tall! All the glass is good but it doesn't have much.
Oh? Why is that?
You can only get in on one side.
I'm not an ambulance guy yet that line sent ripples. Someone please tell me that the prototype Criterion already exists; that this just can't be; that the year must be mistaken. When things are too good to be true...they usually are.
Pouring rain where the ambulance sits. I'll have pictures when it lets up. Speculation has officially commenced!