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**'70_402** · 02-16-2005, 12:44 PM

I have a buddy that is going to be doing the caddy swap into his 67 swb... he needs the aluminum intake, header flanges, and just about anything else he is going to need to do the swap...so all you guys out there that have done the swap or planed it at one time and backed out.. i need your spare parts.....

also looking for a spare caddy motor if anyone has one laying around...

Thanks

Rick

cadiac · 02-16-2005, 01:34 PM

That stuff pops up on Ebay frequently.

71cadc10 · 02-16-2005, 01:48 PM

You may already know this site, but if not

http://www.500cid.com/

Most of the stuff you would want can be found there new.

Aluminum Edelbrock intakes are available at Summit/Jegs new for $255. Haven't found any used ones for sale anywhere.

I've got several engines but I'm in PA and shipping to TX would not be good. If you have any arrangements for shipping/trucking though I could cut a great deal though.

**'70_402** · 02-16-2005, 02:10 PM

yep know the site well... thanks though, i am just checking if anyone has any of this stuff that might me used or they want to get rid of... we will probally have to end up buying new.. but would prefer not to... thanks though

Rick

GMC AMI · 02-16-2005, 02:17 PM

I bought the mounting plate from Mr. high torque himself. I made a blueprint of the plate needed for an easy swap. If you would like me to send , jusk ask and I will be more than happy to help you save some coin

GMC AMI · 02-16-2005, 02:24 PM

Opps, I have the correct oil pan for the swap unless you buy an El Dorado motor with front wheel drive you will need one!

GMC AMI · 02-16-2005, 02:33 PM

Hey, if you want a good street Caddy motor it should be 71+ in the year made so you can run pump gas. If you make the mistake of an early block like I did 69-472, You will have to run the best fuel + octane booster or she will spark ping like

or cut your timing in half. What would be a

shame. When set up right with the right fuel they are way more impressive
than any small block. Sorry guys, it's the bold truth!

**'70_402** · 02-16-2005, 03:08 PM

yep, ours is out of a 74 eldorado i think... so it will run on pump gas nicely...also sure i would love to have anything that you have made a template of... you wouldn't happen to have a template of the headers flanges would ya?? anyways you can send whatever you have to rick.blain@topographic.com

thanks man, i appreciate it..

Rick

**'70_402** · 02-17-2005, 10:15 AM

ttt....

Americanrider · 02-17-2005, 01:15 PM

http://www.snort4x4.com/forum/showth...threadid=17103

Here is a 500 motor f/s in the PNW

GMC AMI · 02-23-2005, 08:04 AM

Any ?'s

71cadc10 · 02-23-2005, 06:46 PM

Mike, I took the liberty to attach the clearer pic.

my quesiton is, how thick?
I have 3/8" plate on the sketch.

GMC AMI · 02-23-2005, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71cadc10

Mike, I took the liberty to attach the clearer pic.

my quesiton is, how thick?
I have 3/8" plate on the sketch.

Perfecto! I am still a newbie on paint,you got the drift, great and thanks!

**'70_402** · 03-04-2005, 04:41 PM

Hey I Got A Question, I Know This Might Seem Like A Stupid Question... Is That The Plate That You Use To Mount The Motor Mounts Too?? Do You Have Any Pics Of It Installed?? Sorry Just Curious...

Thanks

Rick

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2005, 05:09 PM

I just used 73& up engine mount towers in mine. Moved them forward, trimmed them a tad, and bolted them in.

**'70_402** · 03-04-2005, 05:14 PM

Got Some Pics??... If Thier Anything Else That I Need To Be Aware Of Before The Swap.... I Have Talked Two Of My Friends Into Doing This.. One Is Has A 67 Swb And The Other Has A 70 Lwb... I Am Just Looking For Any Info At All On This.. Pics, Things To Look For, Ect... I Would Really Like To Not Have Any Suprrizes When We Do This.. (other That Being Suprized At How Good It Performs!!!!)

THANKS

RICK

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2005, 06:58 PM

Here you go... http://www.geocities.com/caddyoneton/

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2005, 07:00 PM

Oh, and here is a thread from 2 1/2 yearts ago that wekept going for a long time. Might take a while to read...but some good info in there.
CLICKEY

GMC AMI · 03-05-2005, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70'_402

Hey I Got A Question, I Know This Might Seem Like A Stupid Question... Is That The Plate That You Use To Mount The Motor Mounts Too?? Do You Have Any Pics Of It Installed?? Sorry Just Curious...

Thanks

Rick

There are no stupid ?'s Yes, with this plate set up you can mount a Caddy Motor in any truck or Gm car. I installed the plate to the motor mounts, lowered the engine and tranny down in place with tranny mount bolted in proper position. Mark hole locations to bolt plate down, than pick unit back up
to take off mounts and drill holes to bolt adapter plates to cross over frame. I bolted mine and welded plate in place for extra support. Then set motor and tranny in place, put big center bolt thru the Caddy stock motor mount and motor is in. Changing engines is a snap if you wish to go back to Chevy, just remove plate and put back stock towers. But I do not think you will, big torque spoils you real quick!

02-16-2005, 12:44 PM	#1
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	wtb: 500 caddy parts... I have a buddy that is going to be doing the caddy swap into his 67 swb... he needs the aluminum intake, header flanges, and just about anything else he is going to need to do the swap...so all you guys out there that have done the swap or planed it at one time and backed out.. i need your spare parts..... also looking for a spare caddy motor if anyone has one laying around... Thanks Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

02-16-2005, 01:48 PM	#3
71cadc10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 435	You may already know this site, but if not http://www.500cid.com/ Most of the stuff you would want can be found there new. Aluminum Edelbrock intakes are available at Summit/Jegs new for $255. Haven't found any used ones for sale anywhere. I've got several engines but I'm in PA and shipping to TX would not be good. If you have any arrangements for shipping/trucking though I could cut a great deal though. __________________ 71 C10 long bed, 2003 6.0L, 06GTO E40, T56, 12bolt 4.10 rear

02-16-2005, 02:10 PM	#4
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	yep know the site well... thanks though, i am just checking if anyone has any of this stuff that might me used or they want to get rid of... we will probally have to end up buying new.. but would prefer not to... thanks though Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

02-16-2005, 02:17 PM	#5
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	I bought the mounting plate from Mr. high torque himself. I made a blueprint of the plate needed for an easy swap. If you would like me to send , jusk ask and I will be more than happy to help you save some coin __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

02-16-2005, 02:24 PM	#6
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Opps, I have the correct oil pan for the swap unless you buy an El Dorado motor with front wheel drive you will need one! __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

02-16-2005, 01:34 PM	#2
cadiac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas 67212 Posts: 257	That stuff pops up on Ebay frequently.

02-16-2005, 02:33 PM	#7
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Caddy Info. Hey, if you want a good street Caddy motor it should be 71+ in the year made so you can run pump gas. If you make the mistake of an early block like I did 69-472, You will have to run the best fuel + octane booster or she will spark ping like or cut your timing in half. What would be a shame. When set up right with the right fuel they are way more impressive than any small block. Sorry guys, it's the bold truth! __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

02-16-2005, 03:08 PM	#8
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	yep, ours is out of a 74 eldorado i think... so it will run on pump gas nicely...also sure i would love to have anything that you have made a template of... you wouldn't happen to have a template of the headers flanges would ya?? anyways you can send whatever you have to rick.blain@topographic.com thanks man, i appreciate it.. Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

02-17-2005, 10:15 AM	#9
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	ttt.... __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

02-17-2005, 01:15 PM	#10
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	http://www.snort4x4.com/forum/showth...threadid=17103 Here is a 500 motor f/s in the PNW

02-23-2005, 08:04 AM	#11
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Caddy mount plate to accept Caddy motor mounts. Any ?'s Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

03-04-2005, 04:41 PM	#14
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Hey I Got A Question, I Know This Might Seem Like A Stupid Question... Is That The Plate That You Use To Mount The Motor Mounts Too?? Do You Have Any Pics Of It Installed?? Sorry Just Curious... Thanks Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

03-04-2005, 05:09 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I just used 73& up engine mount towers in mine. Moved them forward, trimmed them a tad, and bolted them in.

03-04-2005, 05:14 PM	#16
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Got Some Pics??... If Thier Anything Else That I Need To Be Aware Of Before The Swap.... I Have Talked Two Of My Friends Into Doing This.. One Is Has A 67 Swb And The Other Has A 70 Lwb... I Am Just Looking For Any Info At All On This.. Pics, Things To Look For, Ect... I Would Really Like To Not Have Any Suprrizes When We Do This.. (other That Being Suprized At How Good It Performs!!!!) THANKS RICK __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

03-04-2005, 06:58 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here you go... http://www.geocities.com/caddyoneton/



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03-04-2005, 07:00 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Oh, and here is a thread from 2 1/2 yearts ago that wekept going for a long time. Might take a while to read...but some good info in there. CLICKEY Last edited by Longhorn Man; 03-04-2005 at 07:01 PM. Reason: my dumb ass for forgot the link...duuuhhhhhhhh

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