Quoting: 55starchief
he has however selected the performance cam for that year and says for $250 can get it reprofiled for a little more performance 30hp
Sounds good.
Leccy Fan, Fuel pump AND probably (custom I know) Water pump are already on the cards.
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Quoting: Roadkill
She's a beautiful. Can't wait to get stuck into her.
that the barmaid at the pub, as im with you on thast one man (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devill.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I was waiting for that.
Which one though?
The Red-head one or/AND the Dark-haired one ?
I'm not fussy - I'd have 'em both.
Well make a decision man, we need to split the pack so we dont both work on the same one (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devill.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I'll watch you work your magic, then take left-overs !!!!!!!
Watch and learn man, i will show you everything i know about being blown out (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
Watch and learn man, i will show you everything i know about being blown out
aw come on its christmas,
a likkle gift (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
and they will go all lovey for ya!!
wish i was single ,and twenty years younger(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif) pmsl
Quoting: 55starchief
Watch and learn man, i will show you everything i know about being blown out
i think between you and i we could write a book on it! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Quoting: philoldsmobile
sorry.. please dont moderate me..
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/security.gif)Tell you what i'll let you off... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
GOOD NEWS !!!
(For once)
After a chat with my brother today I've "Discovered that there may be a way that I can M.o.T her".
<wink, wink>
<nudge, nudge>
Anyway, I should know tomorrow, but that could mean doing everything to her fully legal and Insured - Which is impossible without M.o.T/Registration.
(She's still on U.S Plates)
It also means I can drive her - Legally.
Well. Just got the phone call.
There's no problem with me taking her down to get her an M.o.T.
I Should be able to get something sorted before christmas AND it should only cost £10.
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Quoting: FUBAR
How can you get an MOT without the car being UK registered?
They MOT it on the Chassis number
You need the MOT to ssay its roadworthy before you can register it
Quoting: Roadkill
Didn't you say that you (attempted to) enter it three times then the Computer asks if you want to create a new record ???
Only if its a computer mot station mate
Quoting: Roadkill
I could really do with the petrol gauge fixing
Ditto
Quoting: Roadkill
Graeme, Is there any details Andy needs to put together this engine kit for the Caddy ???
Also any details of remote oil filter kits would be handy.
I thought he sent you an email with the price and contents? all you need to do is call him up and discuss the finer points with him like the cam and remote filter
Quoting: 55starchief
I thought he sent you an email with the price and contents?
Ah, yeah, then my Computer back-flipped and I lost the lot. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
O.K.
I'm thinking of purchasing a (shiney) new alternator to replace the Knackered Gen on the Cadillac.
What should I be looking for ???
It'll need to run the (eventual) Air-ride etc . . . .
I Think I saw Finlay had some . . . . . . .
I would go for a 100A or bigger mate
Quoting: Roadkill
I Think I saw Finlay had some
I don't think he stocks anymore, just takes orders for a regular import.
Quoting: 55starchief
I would go for a 100A or bigger mate
I agree. My theory was go for the biggest available, then you never need to worry about another upgrade later.
Quoting: Roadkill
What else is involved in fitting one to a non alternator car ?????
Somewhere to mount it, and some wire.
Easy (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
How do I hook up a one wire alternator?
Simply run a charge wire from the battery terminal on the alternator to the positive terminal on the battery. The onw-wire regulator is a self-exciting regulator, meaning that it has sensing ciruitry for alternator rotation. As the alternator starts to spin, this circuitry connects the internal voltage regulator to the battery and turns the alternator on. When the alternator comes to a complete stop, this same circuitry turns the alternator off.
Yup, thats why i have a 160A one wire for the pontiac, just need to fabricate a mounting bracket and im done
Quoting: Jamieg285
How do I hook up a one wire alternator? Simply run a charge wire . . . .
See, there you lost me. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Jamieg285
How do I hook up a one wire alternator?
Simply run a charge wire . . . .
See, there you lost me.
Change 'charge' for 'large red battery'. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
O.K.
One wire to the battery . . . . . What connects to the car ?
Nothing hence 1 wire
Quoting: Roadkill
One wire to the battery . . . . . What connects to the car ?
The alternator does, earths itself.
Quoting: Roadkill
So. The one on the 'Maro is 3 wire ?
Where do they go ?
One to the batery, one to the voltage reg and cant rember the third mate
Quoting: Jamieg285
Aren't 3-wire internally regulated?
Back to the Caddy, now, Mate - It has a gen. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Oh, Do I still need the Voltage Rg after fitting one of those AND is the one I posted O.K ???
I can't see what you've posted yet (make model will help).
Regulator requirements depends on whether it's internally regulated - mine will be.
Quoting: Roadkill
Back to the Caddy, now, Mate - It has a gen.
Yes, but you're talking about putting an alt on. What wiring does the Gen have?
Quoting: Jamieg285
What wiring does the Gen have?
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Quoting: 55starchief
Dean, dont worry about the wiring, just order the alternator and i will figure it out
If it's O.K, I will . . . . .
Also:
Any ideas where I can get a remote Oil fitler adaptar kit to suit the caddy from ?
The current (canister style) is crap, bulky and makes working in the front of the engine bay difficult.
I want it to go ASAP.
Quoting: Roadkill
Any ideas where I can get a remote Oil fitler adaptar kit to suit the caddy from ?
USAutos (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Seriously though, no. I'd start with Summit myself, but I think the Caddy is going to be more specialist, and I only know about SBC's
Quoting: 55starchief
Remote oil filter is gonna be a little tricky as you need to find a take off plate. This might ned to be custom machined
What do we need ?
I want to start these odd-bits As soon as possible . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
What do we need ?
I want to start these odd-bits As soon as possible . . .
You need to remove the old filter body and copy the shape that fits the block including the oil ways then get it machined for a couple of -6 fittings then any remote filter kit will work.
this is the filter head where the can spins on
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you need to make the bit from the block for the remote pipes
Quoting: Jamieg285
There must be people that have done this before, I would expect somewhere to have the bits you need.
Not that i can find, i want to do the same with the poncho
You have to remember if its not a SBC the parts are almost non existant mate especially with 1 year engines like mine and deans
Quoting: Jamieg285
IF it's a standard item, chances are it will fit other engines, and you could x-ref them to find a remote kit for a more popular one.
The caddy isnt a spin on filter mate, its the old canister type
Quoting: 55starchief
its the old canister type
Not familiar with those.
Quoting: Roadkill
The Red-head one or/AND the Dark-haired one ?
I'm not fussy - I'd have 'em both
and you reckon that jamieg285 has a long fuse - poss not the only one on this forum!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Christ.
Where did you find that ?
I think it was cut and paste from another thread mate (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devil.gif)
Quoting: incursus
1st page talking about bar maids....
You actualy go and look for that quote mate (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
You actualy go and look for that quote mate
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Quoting: Roadkill
I've asked re. Stroking the 365ci on the AACI . . . . . see if anyone has the data.
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif) good luck with that one mate
Quoting: 55starchief
good luck with that one mate
Actually both Motorama and dj are quite knowledgeable . . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
ii) Choke - It's F*cked - Hot starts are a B!tch.
Does that just need adjusting or is it missing?
Quoting: incursus
we'll have enough gazebos? to open an MKB workshop while at the spring show
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Quoting: incursus
Does that just need adjusting or is it missing?
It's one of those spring ones . . . I'd guess it's dead but it needs investigating . . . .
Quoting: incursus
Dunno about before the show season but we'll have enough gazebos? to open an MKB workshop while at the spring show
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Would be interesting... Could be a dangerous combination... beer, huge BBQ & ppls heads under cars... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Quoting: incursus
Electric like mine?
Yup
Quoting: FUBAR
Could be a dangerous combination... beer, huge BBQ &
ppls heads under cars...
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
It's O.K - the ground will be soft . . . (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/haha.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
It's O.K - the ground will be soft . . .
I'd still rather not be in a Caddy / Floor sandwich (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Dunno about before the show season but we'll have enough gazebos? to open an MKB workshop while at the spring show
sounds good i will bring the tools lol(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Announcing "Caddy Mini Project"
A list of bits which need addressing before show season . . .
i) Fuel pump . . . Fit leccy facet one for now ?
ii) Choke - It's F*cked - Hot starts are a B!tch.
iii) BRAKES !!! - Fronts need stripping down and cleaning out . . maybe more.
iv) Rear lights. Disco lights should be restricted to crappy Fords - Not my Caddy.
v) Dash lights / speedo. These are obviously problems (especially at night)
vi) License plates . . . . One day I'll get pulled.
Provide me with food drink and a women and you have me from friday night through sunday mate
Quoting: Roadkill
Would an inflatable sheep do ?
Or maybe a slightly bitten "Lee-Roy"
That will be a negative on both mate, you supply the wench i will fix the whole damn car
Quoting: Roadkill
Announcing "Caddy Mini Project"
A list of bits which need addressing before show season . . .
i) Fuel pump . . . Fit leccy facet one for now ?
ii) Choke - It's F*cked - Hot starts are a B!tch.
iii) BRAKES !!! - Fronts need stripping down and cleaning out . . maybe more.
iv) Rear lights. Disco lights should be restricted to crappy Fords - Not my Caddy.
v) Dash lights / speedo. These are obviously problems (especially at night)
vi) License plates . . . . One day I'll get pulled.
Anything else ?
Also - VERY Important.
Must fix the rear windows . . . There's nothing Cooler in the Summer then a pillarless with all the windows down.
Ahhh-Yea. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Also - VERY Important.
Must fix the rear windows . . . There's nothing Cooler in the Summer then a pillarless with all the windows down.
Ahhh-Yea.
I made my statement mate, nothing i cant fix you know the cost (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devil.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Don't worry - She'll be in the next crate from the Phillipines.
I got a good deal . . . Although "Well used" was mentioned a few times in the ad ?
She love me long time (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I got a good deal . . . Although "Well used" was mentioned a few times in the ad ?
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
nice
Quoting: 55starchief
Provide me with food drink and
a women and you have me from friday night through sunday mate
Quoting: Roadkill
Would an inflatable sheep do ?
Puncture repair kit on standby sir (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
The kit I need is $1,400.
. . . And next on the shopping list.
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Roadkill
The kit I need is $1,400.
. . . And next on the shopping list.
i would try and get the best cam grind you can as that will help make a little more power
Quoting: 55starchief
i would try and get the best cam grind you can as that will help make a little more power
Have a look at this . . .
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220000768016&rd=1,1
This is for the 390ci but the 365ci kits are available.
Basically you choose the cam specs . . . . any suggestions ?
Quoting: Roadkill
I've been quoted around $7,000 for a custom-built Cadillac 390ci
thats a lot of money, what were they rebuilding with. Considering everything was custom made for my poncho motro i would expect to be seeing forged rods and pistons, billet mains, roller lifters and rockers for that price as a minimum
Quoting: Roadkill
Basically you choose the cam specs . . . . any suggestions ?
no durations, the 270H would be my choice but would like to see the duration, look for a lift of .500 installed
Quoting: Roadkill
Anyone got any pointers re. re-building carbs ?
I have that rochester book you can borrow m8...
Quoting: 55starchief
thats a lot of money, what were they rebuilding with
That included sourced core and tranny. Forged Rods/ Custom Pistons and Custom Ground Cam . . . and shipping.
And everything that came off the block as spares to sell.
Quoting: FUBAR
I have that rochester book you can borrow m8...
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Quoting: 55starchief
slap a turbo on it or even better a pair of turbos
No way. It's getting 3 Carbs instead. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
No way. It's getting 3 Carbs instead.
well that should be enough fueling for a pair of turbos (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
that should be enough fueling for a pair of turbos
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
No. I ain't sticking Turbos on the Caddy. End of story.
Quoting: Roadkill
Isn't the 270 part the degree duration ?
no its just a ref number. the duration would probably be 268/280 or some thing
Quoting: Roadkill
So what questions should I ask ?
Whats the durations of each cam ?
What's a good lift ? BTW.
Also I thought a long duration makes the idle lumpy ?
its a combination of duration, overlap and lift that makes the rough idle
a good lift is .470-.500
The 270 will give a nice idle if you went to a 280.290 it gets lumpy. Yopu should get a nice sounding motor
Quoting: Roadkill
So a 270* duration up to .500 thou lift ?
the 270 is the spec of the cam, lobe sep, centerline the duration there will be different durations available as its a 270 blank with a custom grind. You might not get .500 lift with your heads as it would depend on the ratio of the rockers. Also need to know what type of cam it is hyd,flat tappet,hyd roller as that makes a difference to the duration available
Quoting: ianjpage
kewl productive weekend all in all then !!
Yeah.
Even though the weather was crappy and we started quite late I really enjoyed myself.
It was the best days' tinkering I've had in a long time.
Roll on the sun. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
Yeah indeed roll on working on the cars in evenings when it sunny and warm
Amen to that (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mechanic2.gif) its amazing how much extra stuff you can get done in the summer when its light until after 9. Winter sux for outside hobbys.
Quoting: FUBAR
. Winter sux for outside hobbys.
Too bloody true !!
Quoting: Roadkill
Not a bad idea, that.
Argos were doing 3m x 3m ones last year for about a Tenner !
They only last about a years worth of shows/events so it saves storing them over winter.
or push the boat out and spend 400 sovs on one of these
http://www.dancovershop.com/product.asp?product=566
Quoting: Roadkill
Hehehe, My neighbours would love that . . .
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) quite! + how long before the local oiks vandalise it...
Quoting: Roadkill
Have taken the original oil filler spout in to work today so I can start drawing up the new flange for laser-cutting.
I'll make the new one shorter, quite a bit shorter in fact, and will get another laser-cut plate welded at the "open" end to house a new 1 1/4" breatheable filler cap.
Lower flange now detailed . . . have printed a paper template to offer up to the block.
Also need to check clearances in order to work out how long this thing needs to be and if it needs to have a bend put in it . . . etc.
Quoting: EDGE
can I reserve you a space for the KK meet than, when i start it back up ?
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Trying to test my new water pump, eh ?
Yeah, sure.
I've limited the miles in the Caddy to only 1500 this year as she really is needing major work.
Hence i've upped the miles on the Camaro so I'll have that instead.
I intend to take the Caddy to one of all the local meets . . . then the Camaro will take over.
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Quoting: Motorama
How easy/difficult was the carb to do
Easy.
I cleaned it up outside on the driveway then laid a towel down on the dining room floor and started taking it apart.
I did abit before our meet, then finished it after I got back . . . probably took about 2 hours - including refitting.
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Quoting: Motorama
On a better not i fiited the electric wiper conversion kit from Newport Wipers and it was a piece of cake and works a treat
Have you got the link (again) so I can add to fav's.
Good news.
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Quoting: Motorama
They do an extended/adapter switch so that you can use the original knob in the dash. Comes with all wires/connectors etc.
Hmm, unfortunately the '58 has the sliding switch . . . . maybe I could get Titsy to rig up a potentiometer-thingy to do the same thing . . . ?
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Quoting: EDGE
can I reserve you a space for the KK meet than
Better reserve him two spaces, one in front of the other...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: Titsy
Better reserve him two spaces, one in front of the other...
Nah, I parked on the pavement outside the shop last time. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Hmm, unfortunately the '58 has the sliding switch . . . . maybe I could get Titsy to rig up a potentiometer-thingy to do the same thing . . . ?
Titsy ^^^^^ (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/bump.gif)
Is this do-able ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Motorama
Good luck with the MOT. Is the place you go sympathetic to older cars.
You could say that. They're all good guys down there - most of them I've known through my big brother from when I was a kid.
He works there too, now, so generally it's a dead cert. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
I get a discount, too. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
You could say that. They're all good guys down there - most of them I've known through my big brother from when I was a kid.
He works there too, now, so generally it's a dead cert.
I get a discount, too.
Worth bearing in mind. Where is it?
Quoting: Motorama
Nice One We'll have to have a mini Caddy meet some time.
Definately . . . although yours is much prettier. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Motorama
Picking the 56 up from my trimmer tomorrow. Had the carpet done as it was terrible and also the boot retrimmed.
Re-trimming is last on my list.
The bodywork is starting to show objections to our weather, and dispite dozens of people telling me at shows to keep it "as is", it's getting to the point where she can't go on without some attention.
Quoting: ianjpage
nice going RK
Truth be told, on the way down there the brakes were appauling . . . at the second roundabout I was 50/50 as to turnaround and head home or not.
The pedal was solid and she was revving to high which didn't help.
Thankfully the pedal freed up and now she's stopping better then she ever has !
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Quoting: Roadkill
The pedal was solid and she was revving to high which didn't help.
Thankfully the pedal freed up and now she's stopping better then she ever has !
You should run it around for a few days, do you and the car good(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Re-trimming is last on my list
Still a fair way off mine too. Priced up the seats, door panels dash etc. Gonna be around £2500 in leather. Will have to wait a while me thinks(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Motorama
You should run it around for a few days, do you and the car good
Yup.
Gonna strip and re-pack the other front wheel bearings and clean of the brakes, first but yeah, It's our meet on Sunday so she'll be going to that !
Then she'll go away in the garage 'til the AACI spring Nats. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Motorama
Priced up the seats, door panels dash etc. Gonna be around £2500 in leather. Will have to wait a while me thinks
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That's actually a little less then I would've guessed . . . .
Still mega-money, though. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: Motorama
bet you were smiling big time gettin out and about in the old girl again
Yup. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
She is really needing some serious TLC, now so I really must keep the miles down . . . . which is hard as I love driving her. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Motorama
I'm looking for valve covers for mine as well. I like the Offenhauser ones, basically the same but with the offy logo.
I was originally looking a Offy's as well but opted for the Mooneyes as they did a "Matching" Valley pan and I preferred the "no name" plainness.
Plus without any raised letters or indents it makes cleaning them easier. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Not cheap - but essential in doing what I want . . .
Which is (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Me, fighting with the last spring after the impact wrench's batteries gave up.
I'm glad that didn't slip off .......ouch (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Quoting: F Body
I'm glad that didn't slip off
Yeah, me too !
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Quoting: sixpack2639
Is there no way to make it fit???
No. The existing chassis mounting brackets falls right before the bar bends and returns back to the links . . .
As you can see, the new bar is simply shorter . . . the bends happen about 1 1/2" 1 3/4" too early (3" - 3 1/2" short over all).
In other words, no. It won't fit. It's roughly the right profile . . . the straight centre section needs to be 3" longer or so.
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Quoting: sixpack2639
What is the number stampped in the bar???
I'll try to check first thing tomorrow morning . . . off to (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lazy.gif) now . . .
Quoting: Motorama
I know it doesnt look the same on the floor but have you tried to fit it?
Maybe its supposed to be a bit smaller to firm the old girl up
Yup no way will it fit mate, the swaybar mountings would be on the bend of the bar and if you try to remount them the chasis frame rail isnt there.
Quoting: 55starchief
Yup no way will it fit mate, the swaybar mountings would be on the bend of the bar and if you try to remount them the chasis frame rail isnt there.
What a bummer, the only downside to ordering the bits from the States is when they are wrong its a real pain to get it sorted.
I guess if you have to refit the original with all new bushes etc it will still be a big improvement
Quoting: Motorama
I guess if you have to refit the original with all new bushes etc it will still be a big improvement
Yup, although the original is a silly diameter. 7/16" or something.
I need an uprated one as that's the only thing recommended to change when you go air-ride.
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Quoting: sixpack2639
They recommend checking your frame rails to factory spec's and make sure your frame rails have not "spread out" from age if it still doesn't fit.
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Quoting: sixpack2639
Right then, Here's what PST had to say......
That sounds like crap to me.
I'll investigate. Have you referred them to the picture I've linked here ?
Maybe the chassis would flex 1/4" or so over 50 years of abuse, but not up to three inches !
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I'll check my manual . . . it has a chassis lay-out and damage check measurements in there . . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
Have you referred them to the picture I've linked here ?
I can take a better one of each "back-to-back" to clarify the difference . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
That sounds like crap to me.
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/plusone.gif) My first thought also.
Quoting: Roadkill
Have you referred them to the picture I've linked here ?
Not yet....I wanted to make sure they don't have any more excuses first.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: sixpack2639
Not yet....I wanted to make sure they don't have any more excuses first.
I could get a better pic ?
I will. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
I don't want a refund, BTW - just to buy the bar that fits my Caddy and to be told what bar the one I have fits so I can sell it on. Shipping back to the US I don't think is an option . .
Quoting: Roadkill
to be told what bar the one I have fits
According to PST the bar you have (2042) is for 1958 Cadillac Sedan d'Ville.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Note the huge turn-ups on my way-to-big jeans, too.
good for catching any dropped nuts or bolts (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
Deano, if it helps i can get the bar to maryland FOC would need it in my hand in the next week or so ready for our next USA shipment
Let's find out about the other bar, first . . . Thanks for the offer. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Are those dimensions taken from the centre of the bar ?
Not sure what you mean........(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
If you want to ship the old bar back to the USA i have a shipment leaving next friday mate
Thanks.
But until I know that there is an alternative it's pointless.
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Quoting: Roadkill
But until I know that there is an alternative it's pointless.
i figured that the one you have is no good so why not send it back, not like its gonna cost anything other than the shipping inside the usa when you know where you want ot sent
Quoting: Roadkill
It's just irritating as they should know what they're selling.
I totally agree!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)
TBH, I doubt they'll get any more business from me.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
You could always get a couple fo squares 3" cut in 2mm s/steel that you could bolt in the original place and then bolt the mounts in enough to get the clearance you want
Kinda on the lines of
Quoting: Roadkill
The only other option is to weld a plate to the bottom of the rails to give me more room for mounting holes . . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
It's a shame but in order to dedicate the time required I just need to get some other jobs finished . . .
Yeah and once the camaro finsihed u be alot happier then i bet!!!
Quoting: ianjpage
Yeah and once the camaro finsihed u be alot happier then i bet!!!
Yeah its the rest of us road users that are going to worry (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Yeah its the rest of us road users that are going to worry
Damn right, Ford boy. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
MoT moved to Monday due to dead battery.
Works out better for me TBH, anyway.
Well it's not like it's going to fail anyway (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
She passed her MoT this evening . . minor advisor on a ball joint.
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Quoting: Roadkill
I'm popping out later to get some oil and some flush and have a new filter
and maybe some STP engine treatment or similar(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Motorama
and maybe some STP engine treatment or similar
The place I go sell a Lucas Oil stabiliser . . . basically makes the oil sticky . . . I figure if oil pressure is low that'll at least help the oil stay where it's supposed to . . . . .
Quoting: Motorama
have you put some oil down the to little spouts to keep it running freely?
Yup - It doesn't do much.
Quoting: Motorama
And regards the engine knocking, have you played about with the timing at all?
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Not for a while, no.
My timing light's fooked and I don't know anyone with one . . . worth looking into.
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Quoting: Roadkill
My timing light's fooked and I don't know anyone with one
dam dam dam - i got one but it in swindon ( and i was there yesterday!)
Quoting: ianjpage
i got one but it in swindon
Can you pick it up next time you're there, please, ta ?
Quoting: Motorama
When's the MOT booked for? Will try and get over there myself one day next week to get the 59 Coupe MOT'd
MOT was today!
Quoting: Motorama
Mechanically or cosmetically?
Mechanically.
Quoting: Motorama
I've always thought your plans from a mechanical point of view were a bit radical for a big bodied Caddy
They're getting more radical. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
I've been pricing up my "ideal" set up on the '58 . . . I'd use a later 390ci, keep the bottom end almost as stock, add an isky cam, rebuild and mildly port the top end and add the tri-carb manifold I have. To this i'd add old-skool 'Y' manifolds and seat SIX '97 2bbl carbs on top.
Add a little lightly polished cast ally and call it done in the engine bay.
Suspension would be all replaced with air-ride.
However as cool as all that is it's gonna cost a F*ck load as 390ci's are rare over here and I'd be fast out of budget finding one in the state and having it built-up (I have enquired).
So I've started thinking about big blocks - not for the speed, not for the power and not for the torque . . . . just because it'd be f*cking cool !
Now it'd, of course, have to be a Cadillac block so a 472ci or a 500ci . . . . No. It'd have to be a 500ci or there's just no point.
The alternative set up would be . . . . a 500ci BB Caddy (early / high Comp/ratio) pretty-much stock bottom end but significantly worked on top end (cam, ally heads, rockers etc . . . ) Also I'd opt for a Boogie man manifold.
These manifolds have a bolt-on top or "lid" and there's a nice dual quad lid available . . . alternatively - due to it's simple shape I could model a custom lid and still go with a multi-carb set up later on . . . .
Anyway. I hate chrome in an engine bay (been there, done that) so whatever route I took the absolutely highest attention would be paid to making it custom, yet look almost stock.
Customising Cadillac motors is expensive and the parts are more limited . . . . that said whatever happens it's keeping a Cadillac heartbeat and it's staying carb'ed.
From my reading the modifications required for a large-bodied Caddy to except a BB Cad are minimal and as I intend to keep the 'Old Girl' permanently if I don't like it I can change her back.
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Quoting: Motorama
You must like working on your motors more than driving them.
No, that's why I always try to have a Yank that's mobile . . . . . .
After getting the bike the Eldo is fast becoming redundant but I didn't want to get rid of her because it'd leave me with no useable Yanks . . .
However, after the oil change and flush over the weekend the '58 seems fine and now she's MoT'ed I can "fall back" on her for local meets and the odd show.
Hence the Eldo will either be sold now-ish or moth-balled until winter (when the bike will be garaged).
Quoting: Roadkill
However, after the oil change and flush over the weekend the '58 seems fine
That is bizarre after last years problems(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif) Maybe the oil pick up was blocked or something.
It's great that you can use her again.
Quoting: Motorama
Maybe the oil pick up was blocked or something.
It's the only thing I can think of.
The oil looked dirty but certainly not filthy - in fact I was surprised how good it looked (it was probably about 3-4 years old !)
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Motorama
Maybe the oil pick up was blocked or something.
It's the only thing I can think of.
The oil looked dirty but certainly not filthy - in fact I was surprised how good it looked (it was probably about 3-4 years old !)
I was telling a mate about your Caddy and he thinks either a big or little end pick up somthing or got a build up on it blocking the oil feed to it, he didn't think it would be the pick up as then the whole motor would be loud.
Quoting: Roadkill
That said I suspect I've lost a ring or two . . . . No, actually more likely some stem seals as I'm getting alot of smoke on start-up.
I've had recently with a couple of Cadillac i bought that were parked for a while smoke issues. They seem to get better the more you use them, i put it down to sticking piston rings rather than valve stem seals
Quoting: Roadkill
Info dump :
Block bath : £60
+80 thou Bore : £40 / Bore = £320
Piston/Rods assembly = £56
Assembly @ £50 / hour.
Out of interest, where's this from? One day I'll be looking for the same stuff doing on my 400 SBC.
Quoting: Roadkill
+80 thou = 518 cubic inch = 8.5 litre.
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Quoting: Jamieg285
Out of interest, where's this from?
T & L engineering - they did the work on my '60 3.0L S/Snipe block many moons ago.
http://www.vintage-engine.net/
A smaller bore would be cheaper but anything over 1mm (40 thou) they charge more for ??
Quoting: EDGE
why not go for a +40 for now thus leaving another bores worth in the block for the next rebuild?
makes sense
Quoting: EDGE
leaving another bores worth in the block for the next rebuild?
You can bore a Big Block Caddy to +120 thou, apparently. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Plus it's not likely ever to see another tear-down clocking up less than 1,000 miles a year.
Quoting: EDGE
why not go for a +40 for now thus leaving another bores worth in the block for the next rebuild?
I'd have to agree. Why take out more than you need? It's not like you're trying to squeeze out as much HP as possible.
I'd go with the minimum necessary.
Quoting: Jamieg285
It's not like you're trying to squeeze out as much HP as possible.
Yeah, I am. You haven't see the heads I'm planning. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I think I'm gonna refit the sway bar when I get time, though as she is really sloppy at the front end.
Go ahead Art, misquote that !
so she aint sloppy no more ....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
''well thats what she said''....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
To re-insure her or not to re-insure her.
Don't forget that from the 1st October if it's taxed it has to have insurance, unless you SORN it (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: F Body
Don't forget that from the 1st October if it's taxed it has to have insurance, unless you SORN it
I always tax, insure and MoT her at the same time - all three are cheap / free on the '58. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
The Caddy will be my "Wedding Car" next year so I've got to - at least - get her fully road worthy for that.
Two birds, one stone, maybe. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
The Caddy will be my "Wedding Car" next year so I've got to - at least - get her fully road worthy for that.
Didn't you volunteer it for Jo's wedding as well? This year...
Quoting: Incursus
Didn't you volunteer it for Jo's wedding as well? This year...
I said it may be available - subject to a "shake-down" and inspection.
That's still the best I can offer - subject to a --
Quoting: F Body
Don't forget that from the 1st October if it's taxed it has to have insurance, unless you SORN it
Was about to post that, but RK has it covered.
Historic vehicle tax should still be allowed now in my opinion, was a brilliant idea!
Quoting: Roadkill
I'm working out a list of bits that need addressing urgently.
Fuel pump (new electric),
Carb (cheap new / reman),
Tyres (4 new)
Exhaust (Jetex special ?)
Point 1
Refitted the old Facet pump. Seems happy. May make this one the primary pump - maybe. Will need a suitable regulator for it.
Point 2
Carb. Dunno. It's not leaking much at all and she seems to pull O.K once warmed up a bit. Think the old 4GC can hang on a bit longer.
Point 3
Tyres. No change. The tyres that are on her I'd guess were circa 1975 - latest. So she needs new ones.
Point 4
Exhaust is still holding together (including the patches I've added over the years) so a replacement isn't top of the list at the mo. She does, however, need one section welded up as the two parts have never actually fitted !!
Quoting: Roadkill
Point 1
Refitted the old Facet pump. Seems happy. May make this one the primary pump - maybe. Will need a suitable regulator for it.
Point 2
Carb. Dunno. It's not leaking much at all and she seems to pull O.K once warmed up a bit. Think the old 4GC can hang on a bit longer.
Point 3
Tyres. No change. The tyres that are on her I'd guess were circa 1975 - latest. So she needs new ones.
Point 4
Exhaust is still holding together (including the patches I've added over the years) so a replacement isn't top of the list at the mo. She does, however, need one section welded up as the two parts have never actually fitted !!
that looks like one of ians servicing lists.....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Incursus
Didn't you volunteer it for Jo's wedding as well? This year...
I said it may be available - subject to a "shake-down" and inspection.
That's still the best I can offer - subject to a --
It's fine, as long as we know by July we can sort something else out if needed. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Fieldy
Great to see it on the road again
It won't be for long.
As soon as the Camaro's done, the Caddy will be started. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
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Quoting: Roadkill
Big plans. Watch this space.
Tell is now uncle Roadkill! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
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Quoting: Roadkill
I'm not even going to type anything until the Camaro is Taxed and MoTed.
AND DRIVEN!!!!
lol
Quoting: Roadkill
I'm not even going to type anything until the Camaro is Taxed and MoTed. Then it's as finished as it needs to be and I can "officially" start the Caddy.
Weeeeelllll . . . .
I'm just putting feelers out at the moment . . . I contacted a interiors guy late last month and need to get him some pictures and ideas of what I want in order for him to get me some prices together . . .
I've also been chatting to Clive at Stromberg about odds and sods, but we did get onto the Caddy . . . he gave me a few options to consider and even asked me to sell him the 365 if I didn't want it.
I need to compile some engine requirements for my potential builder in CA and then maybe contact a few chrome-platers for some prices . . .
Then I'll be in a much better position to start, compared to when I set out on the Camaro !!
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Quoting: Andy
My 700R4 allows you to decide the shift points *past* what the gearbox wants to shift at
Yup, that's pretty normal . . I should've clarified it a bit more . . . With a shift kit you can change the "firmness" of the shift from "normal" to "neck-snapping" . . . With the TH400 kit it also comes with a plug so you can remove the vacuum modulator, and plug the hole, making the transmission a manual-shift transmission.
It's worth remembering that the '58 is a column change, to get them "on the floor" is a major step . . . to get good, solid changes when I want them is near-perfect.
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Quoting: Andy
Dean, if you fancy it, the guys at V8UK would probably be really interested in featuring it as a build.
I don't mind . . . I've got nothing against the V8UK lot but from a completely outsiders point of view (and from what I see on facebook) there seems to be a lot of guys buying expensive V8 Astons / Jaguars / BMW's etc. . etc . . and there's nothing wrong with that . . . . . but cheque books don't buy knowledge.
Rich guys owning fast cars don't interest me personally - a poor man who can't afford to buy fast has to build fast from nothing . . that's where the knowledge comes from and that's what interests me.
I'm happy to send info their way if it helps to educate, though . . I've not signed up to their forums for the same reason I didn't sign up to pistonheads . . . there's some cool guys there, but plenty of know-nothing opinionated ar$eholes, too.
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Don't get me wrong. I know I'm an opinionated ar$ehole, but I know something . . . and that's the important difference.
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Quoting: Roadkill
I don't mind . . . I've got nothing against the V8UK lot but from a completely outsiders point of view (and from what I see on facebook) there seems to be a lot of guys buying expensive V8 Astons / Jaguars / BMW's etc. . etc . . and there's nothing wrong with that . . . . . but cheque books don't buy knowledge.
Rich guys owning fast cars don't interest me personally - a poor man who can't afford to buy fast has to build fast from nothing . . that's where the knowledge comes from and that's what interests me.
I'm happy to send info their way if it helps to educate, though . . I've not signed up to their forums for the same reason I didn't sign up to pistonheads . . . there's some cool guys there, but plenty of know-nothing opinionated ar$eholes, too.
Hmm, thats an interesting view point and I'll put it to them. Though I gotta say there is a lot more going on than that. The key thing they do is organise meets, convoys and just love anything V8, the facebook feed is probably quite quiet at the moment as not a lot of people are out doing stuff. I know today photos of Perry Stephenson's crazy MGB V8 got posted and that thing defines a man with knowledge building a 9 second car.
There is also a number of them in the group that are building their own cars and spannering on them. This winter the guy with the 67 Mustang is doing a twin turbo conversion on it. I know if it wasn't for this lot I wouldn't be doing this engine swap, and they've all offered to help out. When I finally pull my finger out and get a date sorted you can come over and have a chat as they're a proper nice friendly bunch. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Should also add it is through doing write up like ones about your Caddy or Camaro that could inspire someone to do the same to their own.
Quoting: Andy
The key thing they do is organise meets, convoys and just love anything V8
I agree with that 100% - hats off to them for that, too.
Quoting: Andy
I know today photos of Perry Stephenson's crazy MGB V8 got posted and that thing defines a man with knowledge building a 9 second car.
Saw that. Zoomies on the street - as long as he keeps that blower going or his exhaust valves won't last long !
Very cool bit of engineering, although looks like crap, IMO.
Quoting: Andy
There is also a number of them in the group that are building their own cars and spannering on them.
This is what you don't see on Facebook (arguably their biggest public forum) . . .
Quoting: Andy
Should also add it is through doing write up like ones about your Caddy or Camaro that could inspire someone to do the same to their own.
Yeah, hence my comment about educating.
I suppose, at the end of the day, I've been around the "scene" since I was about 8 . . so 26 years. I, like a lot on here, had to go through the bull$hit that was Harry Tune and his F*cked up little band of fun-wreckers.
It's probably made me very jaded over the whole U.K scene and has also made me quite specific (maybe narrow-minded (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif) ) in what I want to do with regards to my vehicles, too.
The scene needs enthusiastic (and dare I say it "young") people to carry it forward.
It's sad to say but I feel my time has passed on that kinda thing.
I'm genuinely happy to advise and physically help out where I can . . . I just don't get excited about the U.K scene anymore and struggle to get interested in the U.K forums.
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I'll start a new thread when I begin the Cadillac as I'm hoping the whole process will be a lot more organised and so be more helpful to others.
The Camaro was an absolute shambles and the best example of how not to set-about doing a project !!
Quoting: Andy
Plus your beast would look awesome taking part in it
I've still got it in mind but have to think about the nipper as well as car-related issues.
Back on topic, I've heard back from my builder who's sent me a spec and price . . . I'm just tweeking a couple of bits and waiting on some further info.
I'm getting quite excited. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I'm getting quite excited.
Is that what that smell is? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Is that what that smell is?
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Quoting: Roadkill
This other video caught my attention after that . .
Shiny (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
The only work I *need* to do is ...
No rust or welding? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif)
What about the wiring loom? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
I mean *this* year . . . .
The Camaro took 6-7 years to do . . . The Cadillac (which will be FAR more involved) I'm hoping to finish in under 4 years . . .
2014 will be :
Quoting: Roadkill
The plans for the Cadillac this year are simple :
i) Buy Engine,
ii) Buy Intake manifold and Carbs,
iii) Buy Transmission,
iv) Buy Air Ride Kit
Basically more "buying", less "doing" . . .
The last comment on the work I need to do is referring to this year only . . . Meaning I can still physically carry on using the Cadillac while all that's going on . . .
Some point in early autumn will be when I plan to pull the motor - but that's all I *plan* to do this year . . .
2015 will be more "doing", less "buying" . . . . hopefully. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)