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highboy_04 · 10-29-2003, 11:25 PM

I'm getting ready to get a 500 caddy for my 67 and i was wondering if anyone knew what headers might fit in there.

crazy longhorn · 10-30-2003, 12:06 AM

. http://www.500cid.com/mts/info.htm You wont find headers for that app, but I beleieve these guys sell a Cad flange with short tubes welded in......then cut the flanges off a set of BB truck headers & crank up the welder. Good luck,crazyL

Longhorn Man · 10-30-2003, 12:16 AM

That's how it goes, get big block headers for the chassis, then the flange kit, then pay some one to weld it up, then, since you already have 400+ in them, you may as well go the extra mile and get them ceramic coated...
You wouldn't happen to have a passenger side manifold to sell off that caddy motor would you?

highboy_04 · 10-30-2003, 12:19 AM

i dont have one off that motor but my friend has a 472(i think thats what it is) that he would probably sell the manifold off of.

Longhorn Man · 10-30-2003, 01:45 AM

If you would be so kind to look into that for me, I'd apreciate it.
I need one with good studs. Have the cash...looking to wheel and deal on this. I need it pretty bad.
Hook me up with a good price, and I can get you a finder's fee.

Oh, and it doesn't matter what car it came out of, any model will do for the passenger side.

highboy_04 · 10-31-2003, 01:01 AM

the car is a 69 eldorado. if you figure out what the shipping would be from 67492 then you could just have it for whatever the shipping would be.

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2003, 11:50 AM

PM being sent in a min.

highboy_04 · 10-31-2003, 12:02 PM

also when i pick up the motor on saturday what else should i grab from the car that i might need.

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2003, 12:45 PM

One thing I have found that i love as a swap part from a Caddy, if it is from the 60's to mid 70's, look at the rear view mirror. It is way better than anything ever installed on our trucks, and the mirror head will bolt directly onto our arm. (asuming you are not working on a 72 truck)
Other than that...nothing I can really think of.

crazy longhorn · 10-31-2003, 06:10 PM

The Eldo manifolds route the exhaust over the frame guys. for under chassis routing on exhaust , you need a set from a Fleetwood or a Deville......crazyL

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 07:43 PM

Hey guys, I have been keeping this a secret because I was considering doing a 500 caddi engine in one of my trucks. My neighbor has a 78 Caddi with a 500ci. engine for sale for $800.00. The car only has 70,000 or 80,000 origanal miles on it and runs great!! This car has no rust and exelent interior also. You could take it cross country if you wanted. I can get more information on it if you like. I had to take the pictures from across the fence so they are not verry good. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 07:44 PM

Another pic....

crazy longhorn · 10-31-2003, 07:46 PM

check the yr on that Wes, 76 was the last of the 500's.....a solid 425 would still be a good swap tho. crazyL

lux hauler · 10-31-2003, 07:54 PM

It's kinda hard to tell from the picture but it looks like it might be a 75 or 76 Coupe.

BTW.....The passenger side manifold routing was the same for all 472/500 cars....even the Eldo. The drivers side was the one that was different. The one on the FWD had a funky turn-out dump.

lux hauler · 10-31-2003, 08:18 PM

Here's a picture of the three styles that were used.
The top one is the RWD drivers side. Middle is FWD/RWD passenger side. The bottom one is the FWD drivers side.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 08:38 PM

It is a 76. My neighbor just got home and told me. I took some more pictures. It has 78,981 miles on it and it looks it. The interior is imaculent. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 08:40 PM

Here is another.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 08:40 PM

milage I hope

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 08:42 PM

I have to shrink the pictures too much to read the milage...

lux hauler · 10-31-2003, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WES
It is a 76. My neighbor just got home and told me. I took some more pictures. It has 78,981 miles on it and it looks it. The interior is imaculent. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

I want one of those!! Too bad it's so far away. $800 is a really good price.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 08:44 PM

Fly out and drive it home...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 08:46 PM

Everything works in it also. Air conditioning power seats, windows.... Hmmmmmm Maybe I should have kept my little secret... LOL WES

lux hauler · 10-31-2003, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WES
Fly out and drive it home...

I could......While I was there, I could pick up the stuff I need for my truck and save on shipping costs.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-31-2003, 08:56 PM

LOL... Ya, I could load you down heavy too!! Hehehe...

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

my68beatertruck · 10-31-2003, 10:28 PM

That's a nice one! my 72 has just under 32000 miles on it, and that one looks nicer! Just an interesting side note, the 472 with a good SINGLE exaust with a bigger tail pipe and a Flowmaster has no problems spanking 255/70/15 tires (yes, the do fit with the skirts) for about 2 blocks at a shot. i love my caddy....

10-29-2003, 11:25 PM	#1
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	500 caddy I'm getting ready to get a 500 caddy for my 67 and i was wondering if anyone knew what headers might fit in there. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

10-30-2003, 12:06 AM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	. http://www.500cid.com/mts/info.htm You wont find headers for that app, but I beleieve these guys sell a Cad flange with short tubes welded in......then cut the flanges off a set of BB truck headers & crank up the welder. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-30-2003, 12:19 AM	#4
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	i dont have one off that motor but my friend has a 472(i think thats what it is) that he would probably sell the manifold off of. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

10-31-2003, 01:01 AM	#6
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	the car is a 69 eldorado. if you figure out what the shipping would be from 67492 then you could just have it for whatever the shipping would be. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

10-31-2003, 12:02 PM	#8
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	also when i pick up the motor on saturday what else should i grab from the car that i might need. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

10-30-2003, 12:16 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That's how it goes, get big block headers for the chassis, then the flange kit, then pay some one to weld it up, then, since you already have 400+ in them, you may as well go the extra mile and get them ceramic coated... You wouldn't happen to have a passenger side manifold to sell off that caddy motor would you?

10-30-2003, 01:45 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you would be so kind to look into that for me, I'd apreciate it. I need one with good studs. Have the cash...looking to wheel and deal on this. I need it pretty bad. Hook me up with a good price, and I can get you a finder's fee. Oh, and it doesn't matter what car it came out of, any model will do for the passenger side.

10-31-2003, 11:50 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	PM being sent in a min.

10-31-2003, 12:45 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	One thing I have found that i love as a swap part from a Caddy, if it is from the 60's to mid 70's, look at the rear view mirror. It is way better than anything ever installed on our trucks, and the mirror head will bolt directly onto our arm. (asuming you are not working on a 72 truck) Other than that...nothing I can really think of.

10-31-2003, 06:10 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	The Eldo manifolds route the exhaust over the frame guys. for under chassis routing on exhaust , you need a set from a Fleetwood or a Deville......crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-31-2003, 07:43 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Hey guys, I have been keeping this a secret because I was considering doing a 500 caddi engine in one of my trucks. My neighbor has a 78 Caddi with a 500ci. engine for sale for $800.00. The car only has 70,000 or 80,000 origanal miles on it and runs great!! This car has no rust and exelent interior also. You could take it cross country if you wanted. I can get more information on it if you like. I had to take the pictures from across the fence so they are not verry good. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

10-31-2003, 07:44 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Another pic.... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

10-31-2003, 07:46 PM	#13
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	check the yr on that Wes, 76 was the last of the 500's.....a solid 425 would still be a good swap tho. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-31-2003, 07:54 PM	#14
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	It's kinda hard to tell from the picture but it looks like it might be a 75 or 76 Coupe. BTW.....The passenger side manifold routing was the same for all 472/500 cars....even the Eldo. The drivers side was the one that was different. The one on the FWD had a funky turn-out dump. __________________ '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 (or Canadian). Last edited by lux hauler; 10-31-2003 at 08:02 PM.

10-31-2003, 08:18 PM	#15
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Here's a picture of the three styles that were used. The top one is the RWD drivers side. Middle is FWD/RWD passenger side. The bottom one is the FWD drivers side. Attached Images __________________ '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 (or Canadian).



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10-31-2003, 08:38 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	It is a 76. My neighbor just got home and told me. I took some more pictures. It has 78,981 miles on it and it looks it. The interior is imaculent. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

10-31-2003, 08:40 PM	#17
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Here is another. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

10-31-2003, 08:40 PM	#18
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	milage I hope __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

10-31-2003, 08:42 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I have to shrink the pictures too much to read the milage... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:10 PM.

10-31-2003, 08:44 PM	#21
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Fly out and drive it home... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:10 PM.

10-31-2003, 08:46 PM	#22
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Everything works in it also. Air conditioning power seats, windows.... Hmmmmmm Maybe I should have kept my little secret... LOL WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-31-2003, 08:56 PM	#24
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	LOL... Ya, I could load you down heavy too!! Hehehe... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-31-2003, 10:28 PM	#25
my68beatertruck GOT JACK??? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 122	That's a nice one! my 72 has just under 32000 miles on it, and that one looks nicer! Just an interesting side note, the 472 with a good SINGLE exaust with a bigger tail pipe and a Flowmaster has no problems spanking 255/70/15 tires (yes, the do fit with the skirts) for about 2 blocks at a shot. i love my caddy.... __________________ 68 C-10 250", 200R-4, LWB 04 F350 dually V-10, 6-spd 72 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

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