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Jacob. · 07-07-2013, 11:04 PM

http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3906224942.html

What do you guy's think of this 71? Supposed to be a 472 Cadillac and th400.
It doesn't look too bad to me, however, I haven't seen those floorboards yet >.<
Also, I'm clueless to the 472 Cadillac. He isn't sure which year it is, (i sent him a link with some information for identifying it). This truck would be a lsx project for me.
Does anyone know if the 472 Cadillac is worth anything?

Thanks for looking! would love any feedback (even if its negative)

Don Quixote · 07-07-2013, 11:24 PM

A good friend had one in his '74 Caddy and riding around in it, it seemed capable of hauling the car and about 1600lb of people flesh around town. It had never been worked on and it kept plugging. I'd say it is fairly worthy although I am certain it was configured for smooth operation of a heavy car.

BruthaMan · 07-07-2013, 11:37 PM

A running 67-72 Chevy truck under $2k is a good deal, any day of the week.

For as long as I can remember, I've always seen trucks powered with a 472 Caddy motor. My understanding is that they are good solid motor for reliability with lots of get up and go. You should be able to turn that 472 around on CraigsList for 400-500 easy, which would put more into your budget for the LSX.

Jacob. · 07-07-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BruthaMan

A running 67-72 Chevy truck under $2k is a good deal, any day of the week.

For as long as I can remember, I've always seen trucks powered with a 472 Caddy motor. My understanding is that they are good solid motor for reliability with lots of get up and go. You should be able to turn that 472 around on CraigsList for 400-500 easy, which would put more into your budget for the LSX.

The 472 and th400 for 400 - 500?
And that sounds good. I'll get to have some fun before I tear it apart.

White70C20 · 07-08-2013, 12:03 AM

Dang! If I had a way to get it back to Iowa, I'd go up there and buy it!
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Jacob. · 07-08-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by White70C20

Dang! If I had a way to get it back to Iowa, I'd go up there and buy it!
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Iowa

This is in Salem, OR!

67c10rustbuket · 07-08-2013, 12:21 AM

Sounds cool, Caddy engines are pretty popular or they were. Huge cubic inches and they had a 500ci too.

Is it just me or am I looking at grass on both sides of the rocker? I can clearly see where they welded part of a new rocker on.

Jacob. · 07-08-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Sounds cool, Caddy engines are pretty popular or they were. Huge cubic inches and they had a 500ci too.

Is it just me or am I looking at grass on both sides of the rocker? I can clearly see where they welded part of a new rocker on.

I think thats the "moss" he was referring to.
I thought i was looking through the floorboard aswell.
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67c10rustbuket · 07-08-2013, 12:28 AM

I must have read over the "moss" statement

Either way every truck I have seen in these parts needs the floor edge, rockers, pillars, and corners, sooo pretty much typical around here except moss growing on the floors. We dont have no stinking moss. Just rust and red clay mud which causes the rust

Jacob. · 07-08-2013, 12:29 AM

Over here everything is wet for 11 months of the year...
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68GMCburban · 07-08-2013, 12:42 AM

Hahaha, why would you not get the moss out before you listed it? I thought the floor board was gone at first.
You generally can't go wrong buying a 67-72 for under 2k and go wrong, like BruthaMan said.

tmc1986 · 07-08-2013, 12:43 AM

Just take a good look at that rust. I'm from western Washington so I'm well aware of how wet it is in the PNW. I'm not saying it ain't worth buying I just think if the rust is worse than he says than that's a good way to beat him up on the price. Good luck
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Jacob. · 07-08-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCburban

Hahaha, why would you not get the moss out before you listed it? I thought the floor board was gone at first.
You generally can't go wrong buying a 67-72 for under 2k and go wrong, like BruthaMan said.

i know right!

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Originally Posted by tmc1986

Just take a good look at that rust. I'm from western Washington so I'm well aware of how wet it is in the PNW. I'm not saying it ain't worth buying I just think if the rust is worse than he says than that's a good way to beat him up on the price. Good luck
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Yeah, i have someone coming to look at my toyota truck tomorrow. I'll definately have to see the floorboards before i make an offer.
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07-07-2013, 11:04 PM	#1
Jacob. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 21	Opinions? http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3906224942.html What do you guy's think of this 71? Supposed to be a 472 Cadillac and th400. It doesn't look too bad to me, however, I haven't seen those floorboards yet >.< Also, I'm clueless to the 472 Cadillac. He isn't sure which year it is, (i sent him a link with some information for identifying it). This truck would be a lsx project for me. Does anyone know if the 472 Cadillac is worth anything? Thanks for looking! would love any feedback (even if its negative)

07-07-2013, 11:24 PM	#2
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Opinions? A good friend had one in his '74 Caddy and riding around in it, it seemed capable of hauling the car and about 1600lb of people flesh around town. It had never been worked on and it kept plugging. I'd say it is fairly worthy although I am certain it was configured for smooth operation of a heavy car. __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

07-07-2013, 11:37 PM	#3
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Opinions? A running 67-72 Chevy truck under $2k is a good deal, any day of the week. For as long as I can remember, I've always seen trucks powered with a 472 Caddy motor. My understanding is that they are good solid motor for reliability with lots of get up and go. You should be able to turn that 472 around on CraigsList for 400-500 easy, which would put more into your budget for the LSX. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

07-08-2013, 12:03 AM	#5
White70C20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kansas and Iowa Posts: 349	Re: Opinions? Dang! If I had a way to get it back to Iowa, I'd go up there and buy it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ White70C20 1970 Blue C20 - 250, 4 speed 1985 Ford Thunderbird 2005 Pontiac G6

07-08-2013, 12:21 AM	#7
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Opinions? Sounds cool, Caddy engines are pretty popular or they were. Huge cubic inches and they had a 500ci too. Is it just me or am I looking at grass on both sides of the rocker? I can clearly see where they welded part of a new rocker on. Attached Images __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

07-08-2013, 12:28 AM	#9
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Opinions? I must have read over the "moss" statement Either way every truck I have seen in these parts needs the floor edge, rockers, pillars, and corners, sooo pretty much typical around here except moss growing on the floors. We dont have no stinking moss. Just rust and red clay mud which causes the rust __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

07-08-2013, 12:29 AM	#10
Jacob. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 21	Re: Opinions? Over here everything is wet for 11 months of the year... Posted via Mobile Device

07-08-2013, 12:42 AM	#11
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Opinions? Hahaha, why would you not get the moss out before you listed it? I thought the floor board was gone at first. You generally can't go wrong buying a 67-72 for under 2k and go wrong, like BruthaMan said. __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

07-08-2013, 12:43 AM	#12
tmc1986 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: enumclaw, wa Posts: 143	Re: Opinions? Just take a good look at that rust. I'm from western Washington so I'm well aware of how wet it is in the PNW. I'm not saying it ain't worth buying I just think if the rust is worse than he says than that's a good way to beat him up on the price. Good luck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 2wd LWB 350/4speed.



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