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IAFF2407 · 05-07-2008, 07:24 AM

more pics, July 31

finally made it down to Livrat's for the caddy instal. was to leave Sunday at 3 pm, but .. starter bit the dust. found one before closing, installed it and was on the road at 5:30. Drove to Olympia and picked up the 425 and was at Mark's at 11:30 pm. started at 9 this morning and had the motor/th400 test fitted 3 trys. Ready to intall them tomorrow morning. I'll replace the 425 with my remanned 500 in august.

IAFF2407 · 05-07-2008, 07:28 AM

I told Livrat that I only needed a caddy motor/tranny exchange..........(Brad!!).

IAFF2407 · 05-07-2008, 07:34 AM

Zuesflash, that's your A/C cover.

the big box is a '76 40 gal gas tank.

tranny is a rebuilt 400 with a shift kit, HD sprag and clutch plates AND a new Gear vendors. changed the 14 bolt 3.73 gears to a 3.21 set before I came down giving me a 1400 rpm at 60 mph.

Frizzle Fry · 05-07-2008, 03:46 PM

Right on! That's gonna be fun with the cad and GV.

CG · 05-08-2008, 02:41 AM

Kewl, I was gonna stop by and check it out today but I was working more in the north end. I need to get you that high hump. Ill have to do it tomorrow sometime.

**zeusflash** · 05-08-2008, 02:58 AM

Why must you tease me like that???????(LOL). I am still trying to figure out how to get that thing from there to here safely. I think I an going to have to bite the bullet and make the drive.

Thanks for being patient with me.

Longhorn Man · 05-08-2008, 06:46 AM

SWEET!!!!
I've been getting wicked thoughts of goin caddy on mine too. I got back in the longhorn today, and even running semicrappy, I accidently get a nice 5 footer second gear scratch.

IAFF2407 · 05-09-2008, 06:29 AM

more pics,

Livrat showed me how to take off the front clip in one piece, in under an hour. this alone was worth it.

*Billla* · 05-09-2008, 07:26 AM

Man, sorry I missed that - COOL!

CG · 05-09-2008, 07:37 AM

I popped by there today. Talk about working fast. Those two are knocking this one out. I really wanted to help but I didnt want to get my work clothes dirty =)

Brad · 05-09-2008, 09:12 AM

I'm tempted to come up there just to see this in person. Looks like a cool project. Al, when does this have to be done so that you're back on the road?

IAFF2407 · 05-09-2008, 10:26 AM

don't know yet, i see some disc brakes hanging around that i could use

hoping to head home Friday. picking up a new one piece drive shaft in the moring (56 1/2") and then to the muffler shop and next we tune it up.

67_C20Pres · 05-09-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAFF2407

Zuesflash, that's your A/C cover.

the big box is a '76 40 gal gas tank.

tranny is a rebuilt 400 with a shift kit, HD sprag and clutch plates AND a new Gear vendors. changed the 14 bolt 3.73 gears to a 3.21 set before I came down giving me a 1400 rpm at 60 mph.

Is the TH400 a stock Caddy tranny? If so, did you change the tailshaft from a long (13" stock Caddy) to a short(4") tailshaft for the Gearvendors? I'd also like to see some more close-ups of your engine mounts if possible. I've got a 68' Caddy 472/TH400 that I'd like to put into my 67' C20 someday, so I'll be following this thread closely. Hope it all goes well and you're back on the road soon. You're going to really enjoy the stump pulling torque of the Caddy engines.

IAFF2407 · 05-09-2008, 05:01 PM

I'm having a problem with my laptop here, when I get back home I'll download pics and explanations. yes to the caddy t400 and I did have the output shaft changed to the 4" GM

wagonhoe · 05-09-2008, 10:42 PM

I would be interested in seeing how to remove (and replace) the front end in one piece. Is there a thread on this somewhere?

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-09-2008, 10:53 PM

It's actually pretty easy, I did it on the 72 Blazer I used to have, it does
take at least 2 people to pull it out/off after you get it ready to remove.

IAFF2407 · 05-10-2008, 04:14 AM

when i'm back home I'll put this all together better. as for the installing of the motor, with the towers needed, Longhornman has an excellent build thread here.

having a small set back, drivers side exhaust manifold has a snapped bolt AND is cracked. spent the better part off the day looking for one. No luck, I'll use this one to get me home and then look for another. I did find a perfect GMC front bumber with the guards for a $100 in a local yard though.

Al.

67_C20Pres · 05-10-2008, 04:59 AM

It looks like it was made to be there.

suville · 05-16-2008, 02:00 AM

TORQUE! Yur gunna luv it! I get as gooda gas mileage from my 472 Burb ( hard to keep yur foot outof it tho) as I do with the 350 PU.

Longhorn Man · 05-16-2008, 05:54 AM

hell, I get BETTER MPG in my 425 cad p/u with a 4.10 rear, than I have ever gotten in any of my trucks... to include a SBC/3.07 geared 1/2 ton SWB

72BlckButy · 05-16-2008, 03:13 PM

That fit nice! You will definitely be pulling down more MPG's now, just try to keep your foot out of it.

68,69 K20 · 05-17-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wagonhoe

I would be interested in seeing how to remove (and replace) the front end in one piece. Is there a thread on this somewhere?

Yep, in the FAQ... here it is....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194094

IAFF2407 · 05-17-2008, 08:39 AM

man it's been a busy week since I've been back.

thx again Mark for everything. The 425 runs so smooth, best buy I've ever made for $300. My 350/350 was getting approx. 9 mpg. I averaged 15 mpg on the way back home. The gas money I saved paid for all the tips I left at the COWGIRLS COFFEE HUT! I've never owned a big block before, don't think I'll ever go back, with the 3:21 rear and the Gear Vendors, I couldn't hear the motor at all doing 70 on the I5. Driving here at home it just chugs around, we have a lot of hills here and I don't have to accelerate to climb. This is only a old drop in 425, getting all giddy with the thoughts of the brand new 500 going in next month. the girls are right, size does matter! probably explains why my social life is so busy

IAFF2407 · 05-17-2008, 08:43 AM

this is the 1st of only 2 times Mark got under the truck

IAFF2407 · 05-17-2008, 08:50 AM

vintage 2004 imported Californian Willow tree leaves.......

replaced the heater core

05-07-2008, 07:24 AM	#1
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Overhaulin' - Seattle style more pics, July 31 finally made it down to Livrat's for the caddy instal. was to leave Sunday at 3 pm, but .. starter bit the dust. found one before closing, installed it and was on the road at 5:30. Drove to Olympia and picked up the 425 and was at Mark's at 11:30 pm. started at 9 this morning and had the motor/th400 test fitted 3 trys. Ready to intall them tomorrow morning. I'll replace the 425 with my remanned 500 in august. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban Last edited by IAFF2407; 07-31-2008 at 03:30 PM.

05-07-2008, 07:28 AM	#2
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style I told Livrat that I only needed a caddy motor/tranny exchange..........(Brad!!). Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-07-2008, 07:34 AM	#3
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style Zuesflash, that's your A/C cover. the big box is a '76 40 gal gas tank. tranny is a rebuilt 400 with a shift kit, HD sprag and clutch plates AND a new Gear vendors. changed the 14 bolt 3.73 gears to a 3.21 set before I came down giving me a 1400 rpm at 60 mph. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-07-2008, 03:46 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style Right on! That's gonna be fun with the cad and GV.

05-08-2008, 02:41 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style Kewl, I was gonna stop by and check it out today but I was working more in the north end. I need to get you that high hump. Ill have to do it tomorrow sometime.

05-08-2008, 02:58 AM	#6
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style Why must you tease me like that???????(LOL). I am still trying to figure out how to get that thing from there to here safely. I think I an going to have to bite the bullet and make the drive. Thanks for being patient with me. __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

05-08-2008, 06:46 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style SWEET!!!! I've been getting wicked thoughts of goin caddy on mine too. I got back in the longhorn today, and even running semicrappy, I accidently get a nice 5 footer second gear scratch.

05-09-2008, 06:29 AM	#8
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style more pics, Livrat showed me how to take off the front clip in one piece, in under an hour. this alone was worth it. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-09-2008, 07:26 AM	#9
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style Man, sorry I missed that - COOL!

05-09-2008, 07:37 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style I popped by there today. Talk about working fast. Those two are knocking this one out. I really wanted to help but I didnt want to get my work clothes dirty =)

05-09-2008, 09:12 AM	#11
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style I'm tempted to come up there just to see this in person. Looks like a cool project. Al, when does this have to be done so that you're back on the road? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-09-2008, 10:26 AM	#12
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style don't know yet, i see some disc brakes hanging around that i could use hoping to head home Friday. picking up a new one piece drive shaft in the moring (56 1/2") and then to the muffler shop and next we tune it up. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-09-2008, 05:01 PM	#14
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style I'm having a problem with my laptop here, when I get back home I'll download pics and explanations. yes to the caddy t400 and I did have the output shaft changed to the 4" GM __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-09-2008, 10:42 PM	#15
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style I would be interested in seeing how to remove (and replace) the front end in one piece. Is there a thread on this somewhere? __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon

05-09-2008, 10:53 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style It's actually pretty easy, I did it on the 72 Blazer I used to have, it does take at least 2 people to pull it out/off after you get it ready to remove. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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05-10-2008, 04:14 AM	#17
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style when i'm back home I'll put this all together better. as for the installing of the motor, with the towers needed, Longhornman has an excellent build thread here. having a small set back, drivers side exhaust manifold has a snapped bolt AND is cracked. spent the better part off the day looking for one. No luck, I'll use this one to get me home and then look for another. I did find a perfect GMC front bumber with the guards for a $100 in a local yard though. Al. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-10-2008, 04:59 AM	#18
67_C20Pres New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 33	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style It looks like it was made to be there. __________________ Steve 67' C20 - Newest - My junkyard dog and work in progress

05-16-2008, 02:00 AM	#19
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style TORQUE! Yur gunna luv it! I get as gooda gas mileage from my 472 Burb ( hard to keep yur foot outof it tho) as I do with the 350 PU.

05-16-2008, 05:54 AM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style hell, I get BETTER MPG in my 425 cad p/u with a 4.10 rear, than I have ever gotten in any of my trucks... to include a SBC/3.07 geared 1/2 ton SWB

05-16-2008, 03:13 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style That fit nice! You will definitely be pulling down more MPG's now, just try to keep your foot out of it. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-17-2008, 08:39 AM	#23
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style man it's been a busy week since I've been back. thx again Mark for everything. The 425 runs so smooth, best buy I've ever made for $300. My 350/350 was getting approx. 9 mpg. I averaged 15 mpg on the way back home. The gas money I saved paid for all the tips I left at the COWGIRLS COFFEE HUT! I've never owned a big block before, don't think I'll ever go back, with the 3:21 rear and the Gear Vendors, I couldn't hear the motor at all doing 70 on the I5. Driving here at home it just chugs around, we have a lot of hills here and I don't have to accelerate to climb. This is only a old drop in 425, getting all giddy with the thoughts of the brand new 500 going in next month. the girls are right, size does matter! probably explains why my social life is so busy Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-17-2008, 08:43 AM	#24
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style this is the 1st of only 2 times Mark got under the truck Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-17-2008, 08:50 AM	#25
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style vintage 2004 imported Californian Willow tree leaves....... replaced the heater core Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban Last edited by IAFF2407; 05-17-2008 at 08:50 AM.

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