![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: TN
Posts: 3
|
![]()
I have a 72 GMC and a 500 Cadillac engine. Anyone know of someone who has done a cad swap? I would like to know some things to look for before I start.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Psycho-billy Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 2,591
|
Caddy swap info here.
Keep us updated on the swap. I'm gunna start my swap as soon as I can get my truck out of the snow ![]() Board member "longhornmail" has a write-up about the Caddy swap on his personal web site also....check it out too.
__________________
'72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207*/213*, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,403
|
Not too much on detail as far as eng mounts & such, but there is a shot of a 425 Cad in my longhorn.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: TN
Posts: 3
|
Nice work on your truck Longhorn, Did you do the chop yourself.
I am also interested in chopping my cab |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,403
|
Thanks! yes I did chop it....not too bad for the 1st time I guess. I am a bit of a welder/fab guy (as a hobby), & picked up a copy of How to Chop Tops, by Tex Smith. Lots of good info, with pics(about 4 different style chops on the 67-72), as well as cutting glass & mouldings, & many other vehicles as well. if you are thinking about doing a chop, the book is well worth the cash.....crazyL
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bremerton, Wa
Posts: 102
|
Longhorn that is one sweet truck!! I love the hood!
__________________
Mike Friend 2004 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1971 K-5 Blazer |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
computer illiterate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 6,446
|
what part of tennessee are you from? welcome from Nashville.
__________________
72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
MPG...hmm..more like GPM
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Medford, Oregon
Posts: 339
|
i know one thing for sure, you are going to need to keep a few sets of tires on hand
![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
(Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires ![]() 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: TN
Posts: 3
|
hey meathead
I am from dyersburg in west tennessee
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
|
Yup, my one ton is built like a rock, with a Caddy big block.
Mine isn't done...but my (incomplete) site will get you going if you like the way I did it. So far it is all with GM parts too. I'm thinking of getting a sticker to put under the hood saying keep your GM vehicle all GM. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Ludlow,MA
Posts: 145
|
LONGHORN
WHERE DID YOU GET THE BOOK? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,403
|
Chop tops book? I picked it up locally.......Strum auto parts maybe? it been a while! Here is the addy on the back of the book..... Tex Smith Publishing, 29 East Wallace, Box 726 Driggs ID.83422 phone (208) 354-8133. it was $17.95 at the time...may be a little more now, worth the bucks......crazyL
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Posts: 66
|
You can get the book at www.motorbooks.com
Go to the site and do a title search they have it for 19.95 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|