are the 331's identical to the caddy 390's? My buddy who has a 60, says my engine is identical to his. Where are the numbers stamped on the engine to identify what it really is? Thanks!
Minus the '63 390,which is a mix of the previous '62 and below 390 and the 429(it is a pain in the ass transitional motor)
100% agree, who wouldn't love this thread, it's been going on for almost a year, let's keep it going with more cool caddy pix!!
There were alot of "good times" down at the shop with this "Hall of Fame" build that everyone so graciously helped with. The color is amazing and I don't think the magazine captured that but did a great story ~ BTW...as for the steering wheel...telescopic and nothing is manual in car...windows/doors etc.,
Should be on the upper right front corner of the engine block if it's a 331 or any block from 49-58,which includes the 331('49-'55),365('56-'58) If it's a later model (59-67) powerplant,it will be on the left side of the engine block.This includes 390('59-'63),429(64-67) If it's a 472 or 500 block(probably not,but for the sake of listing it),it will be located on the upper part of the block behind the intake manifold.This includes the 472('68-'74 DeVille's and Calais models,68 and 69 used 472 on all models),and the 500('70-'76.'70-'74 was used on Eldorado's only and all models in '75 and '76)
Showed pops the post and a few others yesterday. He dug it. He loved the pics of all the Caddy's....shook his head in awe with what is seen, said, shared and heard etc., on the internet and Jalopy Here's a couple shots of the 54 Caddy and the 47 Caddy at Santa Maria
Can you please explain the "degregated" word...I can't seem to find the meaning of that one in my dictionary... Did I ever post a photo of my brother's '54...??? If not, here it is... R-
If anyone is interested, here are some pictures of my 51 Coupe De Ville under the knife. She needs some love and attention, so im giving it to her. Looks like some salt damage since the car did come from the Kansas area. The inner rear quarters are completely gone at the seams. Roachy, crusty rust. In fact the panels have separated and edges fell off leaving a 1 - 3" gap in some area . The rear floor is completely gone and needs to be rebuilt. Who needs patches, when we can make our own. Go Vintage Metal! She's an all original car, no molestation; and she's going to stay that way. Same color light blue, dark blue top (eventually) By the end of the week, she should be all buttoned up with metal work.
I will do that. He's coming for dinner tonight ~ Here's a shot Franchesca took of the PhatCaddy She's got mad talent
A buddy of mines car... He has 2 56 Coupes 56 Fleetwood 56 Superior Hearse 56 Derham Limo 70 Coupe Deville 74 Eldo Convert 75 Sedan Deville 76 T Top Eldo 76 Factory Limo (Dita Von Teese/Elvis) 93 Allante 96 FW 02 Eldo ETC and always lookin...
She got the whole car in the shot. Most important part. tell her thanks and its my new screensaver. Brian
It wasnt a bad fix other than the edge needed shrinking and stretching to be correct. lots of twists and turns, in and out lines. If you have shrinker/stretcher its an easy fix. Since panels are NOT available, we ( Vintage Metal ) had to make our own. Simple like making fresh pie. For an update, both sides are fixed and Im really stoked. Ill post up some pictures for everyone to see if interested.
Post pics,only for the sake of I want to see what kind of work I'm going to get when I'm ready to take the '63 to you.
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