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Is a '63 caddy motor worth keeping ?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by KingpinOlds, Aug 14, 2006.

  1. KingpinOlds
    Joined: Sep 16, 2004
    Posts: 103

    KingpinOlds
    Member

    I have a 63 caddy that we are parting out, I dont know if the motor is stuck yet but does anyone think it's worth pulling. The car has been sitting for 20 years so the chances of it not being stuck is slim. I just don't want to waste my time pulling it if there are inherint problems to the caddy 390. Let me know what you guys think...

    Rick
     
  2. HEATHEN
    Joined: Nov 22, 2005
    Posts: 8,953

    HEATHEN
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    from SIDNEY, NY

    While a '63 engine isn't the easiest to find speed equipment for, I certainly wouldn't throw one away if I had it. On the up side, '49-'62 intake manifolds will fit it, even though it looks like a totally different engine.
     
  3. yorgatron
    Joined: Jan 25, 2002
    Posts: 4,228

    yorgatron
    Member Emeritus

    i'm not the '63 Cad expert,but i do know there are a lot of 1-year-only parts.
    save as much as you can.
     
  4. KingpinOlds
    Joined: Sep 16, 2004
    Posts: 103

    KingpinOlds
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    Thanks guys, I'm going to see if its stuck tomorrow.

    Rick
     

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