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09-28-2009, 09:07 PM
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Location: Boyertown Pa ,Formerly Ypsi Mi
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Kool beans man. I used that CRE on my 97 Ram. Great stuff and way cheap. Just be warned UV KILLS that stuff if not topcoated with something else , then its a bitch to sand. Flat clear would probably do.Your color is Krazy, lay down some stripes and roll
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09-28-2009, 09:11 PM
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Old School HAMBer
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Location: austin, tejas!
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
great stance
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09-28-2009, 09:28 PM
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Location: Aurora, CO USA
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
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What color did you use, Hoboy...??? R-
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09-28-2009, 09:35 PM
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Old School HAMBer
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Location: Nor Cal
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Cad is lookin great. Thanks for sharing the build pics.
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10-03-2009, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Boyertown Pa ,Formerly Ypsi Mi
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Hey Roger, yes I used the PPG CRE on a truck of mine. It was a bright orange. I didn't was or maintain it and it faded to an orange sherbert kinda color. Then it was a bear to sand. My 55 is now here in Pennsylvania with me. Man 2 years of sitting in my driveway not covered or driven have taken its toll. Rear brakes are pouring fluid. guess i gotta order new wheel cylinders real soon.
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10-03-2009, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: virginia
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
54cruzer your car looks great. Being able to drive your car is the most important thing. I am planning on firing up my motor transplant next week . keep us posted build looks great and should run good too.
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10-03-2009, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Some where between Raising Hell, and Amazing Grace
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
I didnt keep the 331 for our 49 caddy either. it is setup with a small chevy at the moment. but since i still havent finished in the last 4 years im going to retire my suburban soon for something with better fuel mileage ( we don't need two big trucks for daily drivers) im going to use it for a donor for the 49. the 454 and 4l80e in it should go well down the road.
Love the idea for treating the underside!
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10-03-2009, 10:07 PM
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Location: virginia
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
clouderback the 454 fits in there REAL NICE.
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10-03-2009, 10:46 PM
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
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I hope so. the suburban is a great truck. it was top of the line in 93. it has a road hawk conversion with leather captains chairs front and middle, alond with a tv and dvd player ( it was VCR! HA) im thinking i can use alot of parts from it and make the caddy one sweet cruiser. Nothing wrong with the burban i just rebuilt the trans. just to much to fill the big 40 gallon gas tank. id rather be cruising in the caddy. everyone has been telling me to use my 71 caddy as parts for it. but that one will be a stocker. It was grandpa's last car. i will have to post some pics! sorry for highjacking the thread.
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10-03-2009, 11:28 PM
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Location: Hawaii
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Hey, to each his own. Its your car so your opinion is the only one that matters. If I had one of these I'd put a 460 Ford motor in it just to piss off the GM purists!
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10-03-2009, 11:37 PM
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
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(... the 454 and 4l80 in it...) Good idea. Someone once said, "There is no substitute for cubic inches, except when it comes to women! LOL |
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10-05-2009, 06:33 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: florida
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
I've been cruisin' the 350/700r (thumper cam) set-up in the '55 caddy-PLENTY of power for a cruiser-it will smoke the tire(s) from a stop but run's about 2 grand at 70 with plenty of pedal left.
The mildest thumper cam in the "stock" 270 hp 350 crate sounds NASTY in the parking lot-just what I wanted! If y'all were interested. |
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10-05-2009, 08:19 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nor Cal
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Hey Kevin I got your reply on the 4 link. Thanks for the tip. I'm using whats called a super pivot set up to help prevent any binding issues and fat 1 1/2 bars. I'm using Slam Specialties bags 7 inch in the rear 6 in the front. 81 Camaro subframe. I'll try and get some pictures up soon but it ain't half as kool as yours! Best of luck to ya!
James
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10-05-2009, 08:23 PM
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Another cool Caddy build up, thanks.
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10-06-2009, 05:08 AM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: florida
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
On the bar length-I understand that longer the better, but your top bars will be about 5-6" shorter though with the cadillac x-member- you'll have to work with the positioning to keep them from interfering with each other-cut the brackets and make them fit-make custom gussets. There will probably be a little binding of the rubber bushings at some point(a little) but set up the bars at the guess-timated ride height with no binding. You will get different answers from everyone, but if you follow some basic rules you will be fine.....(correct pinion angle, level bars at ride height,square everything, reinforce)
Mine rides fine -make sure and use atleast #2600 bags for the heavy cad. I can run only about 60psi-front and 50 psi back. The set up is a tad bouncy (a tad -not bad),but the ride is much better than lowered springs and blocks-and it is adjustable, I love it. I have used airbagit.com bags etc.for 3 cars with no problem-their stuff is better quality now. I would go with a viair 380 or better compressor though. Quote them their ebay prices they will match them. They have a great heavy-duty tri 4-link kit for $299..... 4 HD 2600# bags for $158. |
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08-14-2010, 10:16 AM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: florida
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Almost "done"!
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08-14-2010, 10:21 AM
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Wow! Great choice on the colour! Looks done to me. Congratulations!
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08-14-2010, 10:35 AM
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
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08-14-2010, 10:47 AM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Aurora, CO USA
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
Man o man, that's quite a change from the mean green...I like it...took a year from your last post, and it looks like you've been busy.
I see cruiser skirts, pretty much a stock body, two-toned, rechromed (?) bumpers and nice glass all around...what'd you do for the interior...??? Back in '09 on my post in this thread I mentioned I'd let you know how my bro's rebuilt 331" Caddy engine is working...happy to say he's getting 20 -21 miles per gallon with the rebuilt 331" and Hydramatic...it runs like a top...but on the other hand, my newly rebuilt 500" Caddy engine took a dump...don't know if you've seen this "update" on my Caddy thread or not, but go here: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...55+caddy+build It's coming apart now...so we'll see what exactly happened... Car's looking gorgeous 54Cruzer... R-
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08-14-2010, 12:40 PM
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Location: Union,NJ
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Re: Hamb Inspired Caddy build started
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