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Thanks for all the feedback The manifold arrived today. It has a casting # of: 1464580 I'll have it blasted and inspect it for cracks. Thx
Original engine / tranny finally out of the car and at the rebuilder. Keeping her original,
Dash is in the trunk. Very good / excellent condition. Going back in this week.
Thank you ! While I search for OEM replacement carbs at an affordable price, I'd like to know what else will fit the 365 dual carb intake as an...
Thanks Squirrel ! "Image" is a lot better than .pdf
[ATTACH] I I just bought a good intake from a Vintage Cadillac collector for $300. I'm now looking for carbs, linkage and breather. Not...
They are not cheap.
Found this helpful illustration on the web about my carbs. Question: Since these carbs are cast in an alloy made from aluminum & unobtanium,...
Thanks Good Info !
Got the engine & tranny out of the car and apart and both are on the way to their respective specialist for engine block inspection and tranny...
I thought I would post a new thread on the progress of this project in case anyone out there can use the info. My 57 Caddy Eldo was purchased...
I have read several posts about this transmission upgrade and want to rebuild my #'s matching 365 and mate it up to a more reliable transmission...
You are probably right ! What's a good alternative that others have been using ? Mike
Thank you, I should know this week. Mike
Heidz57- Trying to understand what you meant by that statement, are you saying that the batwing does not work with dual quads ? What breather...
Transmission Options: I've read dozens of posts about the original Jetaway Tranny and the opinions vary (some never give problems and others...
I'll hopefully have the engine / tranny out tomorrow and will inspect and document the numbers behind the driver's cylinder head. Thanks !
Found the answer to my question about whether or not it came with dual quads or not. Check out the (batwing logo) on the hood / engine insulator...
All lights (lens) are in place and intact. Also, connected a battery and all lights actually work !
Thanks, Found the VIN on the block on a raised pad just under the passenger side head. It matches the VIN. Still trying to soak it and remove it...
Thanks for your reply. I found a dual quad intake for a 1959 (390) casting number: 1464580 and assuming that is going to work for the time being...
Thanks for all the replies. Very good information ! Honest John is very close (Thanks for the heads up on his website). Thanks Again, Mike
I just drug a new project home and so far, am very happy with what I have. I do however, have a few questions that I hope someone can help me...
I just posted a thread about a locked-up block on my newly acquired 57 Cadillac Eldorado which I believe is a 365ci. I was informed by the...
Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions. Hopefully the block / crank will be useable. Thanks again Mike
Just acquired a 57 Caddy Eldand the original block (365 ci) is locked up & missing the intake/carbs. Until I can remove and tear down the motor to...
I finishing up my 54 Chevy PU and the PO purchased an unknown aftermarket wiring harness. It works great but the headlight switch requires a...
Here's a pic from last month with the original straight axle. I have since swapped in the crown vic front suspension (not too wide, perfect...
Very Nice truck - quality work ! How does it drive with the vintage / stock / skinny tires at today's highway speed ? Thanks
I just swapped a crown vic front suspension in my 1954 F100 Pickup and now I'm looking to upgrade my wheels / tires. My rims will now be 5x4.5...
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