If you want to build a lowrider but don't want the discomfort that comes with cruising an older car, you can do what many people are doing and fix up a newer ride. Late model Cadillacs seem to be the car of choice for a new generation of American car builders who have grown accustomed to air conditioning, power windows and all of the options and luxuries of a newer car, but still want a stylish and powerful American cruiser.
We've seen several of these hooked-up four-door luxury cruisers on the pages of Lowrider Magazine. The first big-body Brougham to grace the cover of Lowrider was David Olivares' '95, "The Big Payback," which was featured in the February 2000 issue. Another fixed-up Caddy of recent vintage was Junior "Kebo" Keeble's "Supreme Hustle," also a '95 Brougham, which made the centerfold in April 2001. The most recent hard-hittin' big-body Cadillac to be featured in Lowrider (November 2001) was Brent Reese's "Mr. Unique" '93 Fleetwood Brougham.
Thanks to such high-profile lowriders as these, it was only a matter of time before we began to see a surge in popularity of new generation Cadillacs within the lowrider community. As a matter of fact, we have learned of the making of a two-door Brougham. We can't wait to see that car when it's done, but for now, let us show you a few bolt-on accessories that you can add to your Cadillac.
 This is what these family...  This is what these family cruisers look like before being turned into lowriders. |
 1. Check out how the stock...  1. Check out how the stock rocker molding looked on this big-body Brougham. |
 2. The lower rocker molding...  2. The lower rocker molding was removed and prepped for the next stage in customizing. |
 3. Ralph of Homies Hydraulics...  3. Ralph of Homies Hydraulics started off by marking the fender where it would be cut. |
 4. The rocker molding was...  4. The rocker molding was removed, allowing access to the bare fender. |
 5. Since the car was already...  5. Since the car was already painted, tape helps prevent the paint from flying off. |
 6. With safety in mind, you...  6. With safety in mind, you should always wear safety glasses, especially when working with grinding tools. |
 7. A file was used to clean...  7. A file was used to clean off the burr left from the cut-off wheel. |
 8. With the panel back on,...  8. With the panel back on, a marker light was wired into the turn signals and snapped into place. |
 9. This Cadillac marker light...  9. This Cadillac marker light was ready to "blink, blink." |
 10. Another custom touch being...  10. Another custom touch being done to these cars is the addition of a billet grille. |
 11. Castle grilles (as seen...  11. Castle grilles (as seen here on Brent Reese's '93 Fleetwood) are also a favorite customization. |
 12. The stock taillights also...  12. The stock taillights also received a custom touch as they were changed out. |
 13. You can see the difference...  13. You can see the difference between the stock taillight on the right and the "Euro" light on the left. |
 14. Another goodie available...  14. Another goodie available for these Cadillacs is this lighted trunk emblem. |
 15. Brent's "Mr. Unique" is...  15. Brent's "Mr. Unique" is a perfect example of a fixed-up new-age lowrider. |