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steelsoldiers · 06-26-2002, 01:01 PM

Hi Darren,
You really ought to consider putting a Caddy 500 in your truck. I thought about building a BBC for my Blazer before I did the Caddy thing. I don't regret going Caddy at all. The 500 can put out major power and still weigh just a little more than a 350. They are tough old blocks made with tons of Nickle and can be found in RWD Caddies from 74-76 and FWD Eldos from 70-76. The Eldo engines will have the all important rear sump pan for your swap. Let me know if you want to go that direction. In the meantime, check out www.cad500parts.com and www.500cid.com . Good luck.
Sincerely,
Chris

here's the 500 in my Blazer:

06-26-2002, 01:01 PM	#9
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	Hi Darren, You really ought to consider putting a Caddy 500 in your truck. I thought about building a BBC for my Blazer before I did the Caddy thing. I don't regret going Caddy at all. The 500 can put out major power and still weigh just a little more than a 350. They are tough old blocks made with tons of Nickle and can be found in RWD Caddies from 74-76 and FWD Eldos from 70-76. The Eldo engines will have the all important rear sump pan for your swap. Let me know if you want to go that direction. In the meantime, check out www.cad500parts.com and www.500cid.com . Good luck. Sincerely, Chris here's the 500 in my Blazer: Attached Images __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.