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500caddy · 07-22-2009, 10:27 PM

i am desperatly trying to start a thread showing my project as i go. and i have no idea how..been sitting here trying for hours.

500caddy · 07-22-2009, 10:28 PM

teach me obie won..im going back out to weld on truck.

Blitz · 07-22-2009, 11:42 PM

Dang 4 hours? R. Joo Kittingmee? Hey if you teach me how to weld I can teach ya how to start a build thread.

Spray-Bomb · 07-22-2009, 11:49 PM

Sweet

Here is my 67 drag truck with a 500 Caddi in it

500caddy · 07-23-2009, 08:15 AM

you are my new (BEST FREIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)..let me start by telling you what im planning to do as far as the installation and tell me if im doing anything wrong...ive got a 76 model 500 cadd..i have tin-man motor mounts that im going to weld in place.(where ever that place may be)..and ive got an adapter plate that will bolt up a th400 chevy tranny. im planning on placeing the cab back on the frame and fitting the engine and tranny so that it doesnt hit the fire wall..my main question is do i use these high dollor mounts i have or is there a trick you know..for ex..use ford taurus mounts and flip them and mount to chevy 350 chairs...i just made that up ..how did you mount yours.? thanks a million.

500caddy · 07-23-2009, 02:40 PM

BLITZ...no problem. this truck has been my first real welding project. ive had to learn some things the hard way. they may not all be by the book but what i have learned is working for me and has turned out real nice. and im very picky..if you want ill tell you every single thing ive learned and what mistakes i made and had to redo or found a better way.

Spray-Bomb · 07-23-2009, 07:48 PM

Well I actually didnt do it, I bought it that way

But its a ton different than the way you are headed with yours
It has been Z'd 4" in the front & the engine stands are custom made, the firewall is smoothed & has a wheel barrow for the engine recess
Also the floor is cut out & the trans hump will be rather tall when covered

Here is a link to the thread I started for that truck

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327829

500caddy · 07-23-2009, 08:46 PM

wow..thats a creative way to use a wheel barrel..,,,hmmmm,,,im sure they did that to clear the 500,,dang,,now im wondering if im going to have to recess my firewall..only one way to find out..thanks man..i would love to see the progress on your build.

500caddy · 07-24-2009, 11:13 AM

checking to see if i loaded these pics right.

500caddy · 07-24-2009, 11:20 AM

ok..thanks guys for your help on loading pics.i feel like a dumb a@#..it was so easy..duhhhh..now i can start keeping everything current. here are some to catch up on. the shop is alot futher along than pictured, but not done yet. and the copper truck is ricky,s,,not mine.

500caddy · 07-24-2009, 02:49 PM

not sure if this wheel is going to look good, its very hard to pick a wheel that looks good on your ride. my original choose was a set of foose rims but they wernt available. so i settled for helo,s 22,s with toyo st2 tires. after i mock up the engine im pulling it back out for complete machine work and rebuiling. the guys at street machine did the blueprint work and its supposed to have 480 hp with 598 ft lb tq..i went to potter automotive and they have a blower for it...

**kev2809** · 07-24-2009, 05:28 PM

that orange truck is from cleveland tx? ive seen it twice in person at texas showdown and that is one bad ass ride. TONS of detail in that rig. so, whats the plans for yours?

500caddy · 07-24-2009, 10:44 PM

(PLANS FOR MINE).oh man..it seems to change every day. the orange truck is from houston. he,s the pres of eratic. my best freind trammell is in the club.his truck is on the twisted inc dvd.,its a sweet ride too. but im going a little different. 22,s (if they look right), 2 1/2/- 4 drop. im not planning on bags right now but im catching alot of crap over that. going to be powered by the 500 c.i. cadd..i was going to go twin turbo but i think the blower will be plenty. plus its half the price. im going to do a custom fiberglass console with screens in it. i want good looks and most of all i want to beat the guy next to me. a blown 500 should do fine. lol..ive been looking at seats from a lexus. they look pretty sweet. im afraid if i bag it , that it will not perform right down the track if i decide to race it. but who knows. bags may be in the future, it will not be a trailer queen., i have nothing against them at all, but (i) want to drive the crap out of mine..thats what its all about to me. if its gets scratched then oh well, right?,as far as paint.ive got a few ideas. ill include a pic of one of them.,not set in stone yet..ive got a few more ideas but havent put them on paper.

500caddy · 07-24-2009, 10:58 PM

this is trammells truck and the main reason i dont want bags. dont get me wrong. i realy like bags but when i picked his truck up for him one day from the welding shop he had it at i had to take a writen test before driveing. i aint playin..had to be aired up a certain hight so the front wheels wouldnt hit fender. air lines kept leaking down.(fixed now) the list goes on and on. i dont want a headach,, i want fun and dependability. i want to drive all day..

Spray-Bomb · 07-25-2009, 12:35 AM

Bags are nice, but they can wait

I like how low you have that cad sitting in the frame
Mine is also moved back a fair amount to help with handling, but I dont remember how much it was set back

I know one problem with mine that is an easy fix, is that the oil filter hits the drag link
I plan on getting a remote mount oil filter

Is there any particular reason you aren't going to run the caddi th400 ???

Blitz · 07-25-2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 500caddy

this is trammells truck and the main reason i dont want bags. dont get me wrong. i realy like bags but when i picked his truck up for him one day from the welding shop he had it at i had to take a writen test before driveing. i aint playin..had to be aired up a certain hight so the front wheels wouldnt hit fender. air lines kept leaking down.(fixed now) the list goes on and on. i dont want a headach,, i want fun and dependability. i want to drive all day..

Any way we can get a bigger shot of this image.

OARNGESI · 07-25-2009, 05:10 AM

Looks really good are you leaving it white with red details

500caddy · 07-25-2009, 07:35 AM

(BIGGER PIC) ill sure try. may have to tell me how. i load them and they just show up what ever size, all of yall,s pics look the right size.not sure what im doing wrong. (TH400) not really, (WHITE WITH RED DETAILS),,it changes in my head every week. i really like the drawing ive got that is mainly white and red with the black and brown flames down the mid. i havent worked on the truck in the last 6 months..but after seeing all of your projects it has motivated the ever living crap out of me..plus with a baby on the way and adding onto house with work very ti me consuming..you guys all know.ha. but for some reason all i can think about is the truck getting done now. thx. ive worked on it every night this week.

500caddy · 07-25-2009, 07:38 AM

(SPRAY BOMB) the engine isnt set yet..im waiting on the tranny ..its actually just swinging there..getting the mounts welded in will be a huge mile stone foir me..within a week or two is my goal.

500caddy · 07-25-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 500caddy

(SPRAY BOMB) the engine isnt set yet..im waiting on the tranny ..its actually just swinging there..getting the mounts welded in will be a huge mile stone foir me..within a week or two is my goal.

trying to make pic bigger,DIDNT WORK,,

500caddy · 07-27-2009, 08:57 AM

ok..i think i have the 500 where it needs to go. but the smart thing to do would be to put the cab on to make sure. the bad part is that im pretty sure im going to have to do away with the heater,,now im starting to worry about the brake booster, this engine is way to big. do i give up comfort for power?..my first guess is (HECK YEA). right? now i know why everyone uses the 350..i could have been done by now.

Spray-Bomb · 07-27-2009, 11:11 AM

I dont see any reason you couldnt run a brake booster, & especially a small corvette booster

As for the heat, it will suck without it, but you can always install an aftermarket heater / A/C system

500caddy · 07-27-2009, 12:21 PM

thanks.,,ill guess the truth will come out when i mount the cab.

Spray-Bomb · 07-27-2009, 01:31 PM

PM Andy (Longhornman) & see if he will send you a pic of his longhorn with the 500 cad in it

500caddy · 07-27-2009, 02:23 PM

i did last week. he hasnt responded yet. just got off the phone with engine guy. going to pick up a 454 next week. i feel like giveing up on the 500. what a shame. i have everything already to set the 454 in perfect. not sure what to do. looks like ill have an engine/mounts. for sale soon.

07-22-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac i am desperatly trying to start a thread showing my project as i go. and i have no idea how..been sitting here trying for hours.

07-22-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac teach me obie won..im going back out to weld on truck.

07-22-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac Dang 4 hours? R. Joo Kittingmee? Hey if you teach me how to weld I can teach ya how to start a build thread.

07-22-2009, 11:49 PM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac Sweet Here is my 67 drag truck with a 500 Caddi in it __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-23-2009, 08:15 AM	#5
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac you are my new (BEST FREIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)..let me start by telling you what im planning to do as far as the installation and tell me if im doing anything wrong...ive got a 76 model 500 cadd..i have tin-man motor mounts that im going to weld in place.(where ever that place may be)..and ive got an adapter plate that will bolt up a th400 chevy tranny. im planning on placeing the cab back on the frame and fitting the engine and tranny so that it doesnt hit the fire wall..my main question is do i use these high dollor mounts i have or is there a trick you know..for ex..use ford taurus mounts and flip them and mount to chevy 350 chairs...i just made that up ..how did you mount yours.? thanks a million.

07-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#6
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac BLITZ...no problem. this truck has been my first real welding project. ive had to learn some things the hard way. they may not all be by the book but what i have learned is working for me and has turned out real nice. and im very picky..if you want ill tell you every single thing ive learned and what mistakes i made and had to redo or found a better way.

07-23-2009, 07:48 PM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac Well I actually didnt do it, I bought it that way But its a ton different than the way you are headed with yours It has been Z'd 4" in the front & the engine stands are custom made, the firewall is smoothed & has a wheel barrow for the engine recess Also the floor is cut out & the trans hump will be rather tall when covered Here is a link to the thread I started for that truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=327829 __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-23-2009, 08:46 PM	#8
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac wow..thats a creative way to use a wheel barrel..,,,hmmmm,,,im sure they did that to clear the 500,,dang,,now im wondering if im going to have to recess my firewall..only one way to find out..thanks man..i would love to see the progress on your build.

07-24-2009, 11:13 AM	#9
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac checking to see if i loaded these pics right. Attached Images

07-24-2009, 11:20 AM	#10
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac ok..thanks guys for your help on loading pics.i feel like a dumb a@#..it was so easy..duhhhh..now i can start keeping everything current. here are some to catch up on. the shop is alot futher along than pictured, but not done yet. and the copper truck is ricky,s,,not mine. Attached Images

07-24-2009, 02:49 PM	#11
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac not sure if this wheel is going to look good, its very hard to pick a wheel that looks good on your ride. my original choose was a set of foose rims but they wernt available. so i settled for helo,s 22,s with toyo st2 tires. after i mock up the engine im pulling it back out for complete machine work and rebuiling. the guys at street machine did the blueprint work and its supposed to have 480 hp with 598 ft lb tq..i went to potter automotive and they have a blower for it... Attached Images

07-24-2009, 05:28 PM	#12
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,142	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac that orange truck is from cleveland tx? ive seen it twice in person at texas showdown and that is one bad ass ride. TONS of detail in that rig. so, whats the plans for yours?

07-24-2009, 10:44 PM	#13
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac (PLANS FOR MINE).oh man..it seems to change every day. the orange truck is from houston. he,s the pres of eratic. my best freind trammell is in the club.his truck is on the twisted inc dvd.,its a sweet ride too. but im going a little different. 22,s (if they look right), 2 1/2/- 4 drop. im not planning on bags right now but im catching alot of crap over that. going to be powered by the 500 c.i. cadd..i was going to go twin turbo but i think the blower will be plenty. plus its half the price. im going to do a custom fiberglass console with screens in it. i want good looks and most of all i want to beat the guy next to me. a blown 500 should do fine. lol..ive been looking at seats from a lexus. they look pretty sweet. im afraid if i bag it , that it will not perform right down the track if i decide to race it. but who knows. bags may be in the future, it will not be a trailer queen., i have nothing against them at all, but (i) want to drive the crap out of mine..thats what its all about to me. if its gets scratched then oh well, right?,as far as paint.ive got a few ideas. ill include a pic of one of them.,not set in stone yet..ive got a few more ideas but havent put them on paper. Attached Images

07-24-2009, 10:58 PM	#14
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac this is trammells truck and the main reason i dont want bags. dont get me wrong. i realy like bags but when i picked his truck up for him one day from the welding shop he had it at i had to take a writen test before driveing. i aint playin..had to be aired up a certain hight so the front wheels wouldnt hit fender. air lines kept leaking down.(fixed now) the list goes on and on. i dont want a headach,, i want fun and dependability. i want to drive all day.. Attached Images

07-25-2009, 12:35 AM	#15
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac Bags are nice, but they can wait I like how low you have that cad sitting in the frame Mine is also moved back a fair amount to help with handling, but I dont remember how much it was set back I know one problem with mine that is an easy fix, is that the oil filter hits the drag link I plan on getting a remote mount oil filter Is there any particular reason you aren't going to run the caddi th400 ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer



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07-25-2009, 05:10 AM	#17
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07-25-2009, 07:35 AM	#18
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac (BIGGER PIC) ill sure try. may have to tell me how. i load them and they just show up what ever size, all of yall,s pics look the right size.not sure what im doing wrong. (TH400) not really, (WHITE WITH RED DETAILS),,it changes in my head every week. i really like the drawing ive got that is mainly white and red with the black and brown flames down the mid. i havent worked on the truck in the last 6 months..but after seeing all of your projects it has motivated the ever living crap out of me..plus with a baby on the way and adding onto house with work very ti me consuming..you guys all know.ha. but for some reason all i can think about is the truck getting done now. thx. ive worked on it every night this week. Last edited by 500caddy; 07-25-2009 at 07:36 AM. Reason: adding to it.

07-25-2009, 07:38 AM	#19
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac (SPRAY BOMB) the engine isnt set yet..im waiting on the tranny ..its actually just swinging there..getting the mounts welded in will be a huge mile stone foir me..within a week or two is my goal.

07-27-2009, 08:57 AM	#21
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac ok..i think i have the 500 where it needs to go. but the smart thing to do would be to put the cab on to make sure. the bad part is that im pretty sure im going to have to do away with the heater,,now im starting to worry about the brake booster, this engine is way to big. do i give up comfort for power?..my first guess is (HECK YEA). right? now i know why everyone uses the 350..i could have been done by now. Attached Images

07-27-2009, 11:11 AM	#22
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac I dont see any reason you couldnt run a brake booster, & especially a small corvette booster As for the heat, it will suck without it, but you can always install an aftermarket heater / A/C system __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 07-27-2009 at 11:12 AM.

07-27-2009, 12:21 PM	#23
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac thanks.,,ill guess the truth will come out when i mount the cab.

07-27-2009, 01:31 PM	#24
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac PM Andy (Longhornman) & see if he will send you a pic of his longhorn with the 500 cad in it __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#25
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: 69 chevy with 500c.i. cadillac i did last week. he hasnt responded yet. just got off the phone with engine guy. going to pick up a 454 next week. i feel like giveing up on the 500. what a shame. i have everything already to set the 454 in perfect. not sure what to do. looks like ill have an engine/mounts. for sale soon.

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