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Here is some info on the lower adapter and the shiny pullies. I used big block Buick by "CVF Racing". I have a 3D model and a 2D machinist drawing...
I know someone making adapter plates to put nearly any SBC intake on the early Caddy, "me", :). Here is a 671 on a '59 block. They'll be available...
I back burnered the adapters for a while. Not so much the adapters but the display motor to advertise them on. It's a '59 block. The blower intake...
Here are my favorites, both Studebakers and both in my garage.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have emailed both through the website and their sales address with no answer. I have tried both phone numbers with no answer. I texted "Cal", no...
I bought a pair of custom back spaced wheels last summer and I need some additional wheels. I've called and emailed for two weeks with no answer....
I finally got my 56 - 62 Cadillac header flanges dialed in. I will be ordering a pair in stainless, 1/4" thick. They will be laser cut by a...
Is the early Cadillac crankshaft cast or forged? I need to have some machine work done to the crank once I get it out. It has fairly wide parting...
Wish we could still buy them for $78.82. :) JK
OK, I feel the lists of casting numbers are for a given year range and written as XXXXXX / YYYYYY and not XXXXXX L / YYYYYY R, and the fact that...
Another thing I am curious about is the whole left and right thing to begin with. Is the only difference the machined water port or are there...
The above article, (link), is one of the sources that made me ask the question as that thread says there are left and right casting numbers. JK
I have a pair of Cadillac 390 heads I just got to replace a pair that are dicey due to serious rust in the cylinders and the fact that the block...
I have a set of junk heads to play with to understand the limits of the casting. I plan on adding stainless valves and larger but nothing stupid....
I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I placed and order for 10 sets of adapters from W/S Machine. As soon as they're available I...
The adapters look better with a little "Gingerbread". :) [ATTACH]
OK, I finally got the real deal back from the machine shop. They fit sweet. Photos attached. I will make more if there is interest here or not. I...
Thanks BN, 115MM = 4.5275". I found several SBC drawings that have it at 4.521" so I concur that the Caddy is the same as the SBC. That make sense...
Barrelnose, Thanks for the help. I still need the crank centerline to the dowel pins, (J), and the crank to cam would be nice. JK
I could use some advice on how big of a valve combination I can put in the early Cadillac 390 head. What valves would I use? I want to upgrade...
Anyone have a drawing of a Caddy timing cover or the front of the block? I am considering making an aluminum one and depending on the cost I may...
I blew all my extra funny money on a 671 intake and a blower. It all fits quite nicely. The blower has been on someone's shelf for 25 years just...
I am getting close to having adapters available to put a small block Chevy intake on the early Cadillac. I started out doing a SBC to Studebaker...
I sent a P.O. to the machine shop early last week for one pair in 6061 aluminum. I do not have the lead time yet. If the aluminum fits as well as...
I finally got A good REV III adapter set printed and they are a great fit. I had a REV III printed by a different vendor than the first and they...
The aftermarket intake bolted on OK but a GM would not bolt to both sides due the front to rear "stagger" being off a little bit. I'm still...
SS327, I'll get the early motor version dialed in and then I'll take a look at the 429. The yard I got the 1960 390 out of has the 429 version as...
Beanscoot, How much wider and are the angles different? is 63 to 66 the same? If there is a several year compatibility and enough interest it may...
Choptop, My adapters are machined from bar, not cast. I got a few quotes for printing in polysulfone, good to 600F. It cost more than a single...
Does an intake off a 66 429 fit the early motors? If so then yes, if not the no.
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