Topic: The pink nightmare (Read 5386 times)

warejn · « **on:** November 30, 2012, 07:07:40 PM »

Here she is, pink as shit.

Started right up with a bit of white smoke from old fuel I bet. I have to get the lights and such put back and then an inspection from the highway patrol and hopefully a title.

We have not had any winter yet this year so I want to take advantage and start the process.

I must fix the color fairly soon. I am gonna tune it up and try to get a mile or two in before the snow flies.

Then, have the drive train squared away by spring.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2012, 08:27:02 PM »

Oh geez, that thing is awesome!

Here's some customizing ideas

lowboy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2012, 06:36:38 AM »

i like it

bet that big ole boat just kinda floats down the road don't it

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2012, 06:59:58 AM »

That will be a fun cruiser

Dustin Arnett · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2012, 11:20:41 AM »

Those early 60's caddi's are bad ass!!

~Dustin

hotwheels · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2012, 04:23:50 PM »

I like it. I don't think i would change the pink at all.

oldskool49 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2012, 03:41:53 AM »

LOVE the land cruizers. Room, comfort and safety.

warejn · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2012, 08:58:03 AM »

Ok, so the deal is done. I am the proud owner of the caddy.

Now I have been thinking about the SBC thing and I think I may want to go with a BBC instead. Probably a 454.

So what kind of tranny should go on the back of it? I am not building a race car, just a cruiser. I want to be able to run down the highway.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2012, 12:10:50 PM »

Either a turbo 400 very strong 1:1 high gear ratio or a 700R4 not as strong but overdrive with @ .78:1 ratio .

oldskool49 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2012, 12:30:03 PM »

Whats wrong with the big ol Caddy mill?

warejn · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2012, 04:55:16 PM »

It has a 390 and a hydromatic, the 390 is knocking and not in a good way. I am trying to build this to be a dependable family car.

My budget will not allow what I really want which is a caddy 500. Now I have some headaches at work and we may be looking at layoffs so I am trying to get this thing built while I still have a job. The 454 seems like the easiest, most cost effective way.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2012, 02:13:53 AM »

Quote from: warejn on December 15, 2012, 04:55:16 PM

Now I have some headaches at work and we may be looking at layoffs so I am trying to get this thing built while I still have a job.

Ha ha, most guys I know build cars while they are laid off. It's the only time you have enough time!

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2012, 06:31:32 PM »

Time yes , money no . It's had to put both together at the same time .

warejn · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:37:06 PM »

Yep, it always seems that I have one and not the other.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:41:31 PM »

I really like the idea of building a dependable go anywhere car , it will make a nice cruiser .

oldskool49 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2012, 09:51:53 AM »

Agree. No matter the CI as long as it is dependable.

RaTaTat · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2013, 10:19:24 AM »

I love it

warejn · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2013, 03:20:03 PM »

Well, I have started the project, I gotta get it running with lights and such so I can get the inspection done and get a title.

Now I have had 3 guys who are interested in the current motor. Perfect

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2013, 04:36:22 PM »

did you put the 454 in ?

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