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Here's a sample for what's in store for our first "Yard Haunt"... *This is only 1/3 of the setup that we have done. Will share more on Sunday...
I wasn't worried about the 315hp 338lbs tq disapointing anyone, but rather the 2008 5.3L Fuel Injected Vortec and 4l65e transmission under the...
Damn that car is sweeet! Haha! I so wanted to run it, but I was afraid that the "modern" fuel injected motor would dissapoint people, so I...
Interesting question. What was the towing capacity of cars in the 1950's? I mean could I tow 7500lbs? What would determine this? Obviously, the...
Inspiration... [IMG]
Post up some pics!!!
I am loving the "No Hood" look. Hmmmm....might have to consider this for the 51' Caddy Convertible... [IMG]
back in the good ole days, we used to have this little show at Big daddy's, but then it grew up. Only the OG folks will remember the Big Daddy...
Don't worry. Since that post, I picked up a '51 Cadillac Convertible rust bucket to build ;)
Ummm....I'd take the 1953 Vert... (but I already have a 1951 Vert, so I am biased!)
I have the same issue here...Looks stock (except lower), but has a Fuel Injected modern motor. I don't fit in any catagory, but I don't care...
Haha...another Caddy Gator? Cool!
Great conversation... I'm going to rebuild the 331 in my '51 caddy Convertible. Already got the '61 390 heads, and the edelbrock CD-693 3x2...
Wow...this has me thinking... I should get a pretty good ride with stock springs and shocks then, huh?
If I make it (not sure yet), I would be looking for 1950-1953 Cadillac Sheetmetal (fenders, etc) and 1959-1962 Cadillac 390 engine parts (Cranks,...
Here's my view. I completely rebuilt the 331 in my 1953 Cadillac Coupe. I had issues with lifters (cheap taiwan crap), and finally yanked it...
I drove 10 hours to get here (charlotte), and spent all day Friday looking around (and wasn't able to finish. I did get one the things I came...
well, I am going to the Charlotte Autofair this weekend. Maybe I can locate one (and scan the article). Charles
I can not seem to find this issue of HRD. Anybody have a copy they would be willing to scan (390 build-up section), or possibly to sell? Odd that...
Good suggestions everybody. I already have a 60 gallon Air Compressor, and I am 'inheriting' alot of old school (i.e. from the 60-80's) body...
I am going to be tearing apart my 1951 Cadillac Convertible starting in November. what are some must have tools? I do not weld (yet), and I do not...
I am going to start the restoration on my 1951 convertible in November. I am pretty confident in the frame/engine/mechanicals part of the...
Jeez people.... These are the Scarebird kits. He makes good kits (From what I hear), but he doesn't own a cadillac, so he won't be able to...
Hey Caddy Man, I saw Nadine a few hours before you picked her up. Awesome work. I had my car about 8 cars away. Should have tried for a side by...
Mmmmmm....Perfecto' Maybe one day I'l do chop the 53 coupe, now that I have a convertible to play with.
Neither is the fuel injected V8 under the hood of My caddy...but I love you too :D
So, still breaking in the Caddy...resolving or documenting any bugs that I have (so far has only been a blown fuse). Well, tonight, I decided...
She gets up and moves like pretty damn good. I was worried because every body said you needed a Big block to move these tanks. well, they were...
My research shows that Shakey Jake (aka Chuck Babbitt) died in October 1987. He's on the right in this picture... [IMG]
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