Elegant decay aka the "Ratty Caddy."

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by Torchie

More info.....
Penetrol is a supposed Mix of linseed oil and mineral spirits.
And i talk to one giy that says he uses linseed oil mixed with acetone.
50/50
Anyone done this?
Thanks
Torchie

I've heard of guys doing that. I seem to recall that you need to get the mix right or it stays gummy.

[I-R-POPS]

Way back 50+ years ago I had a friend that drove his dads Caddy to the drive in on Friday nights. We had a lot of fun in that land yacht. Plenty of room for what ever!

[earthman]

I was the originator of the now worldwide axiom "who doesn't love an old Caddy?"

[Torchie]

Originally Posted by I-R-POPS

Way back 50+ years ago I had a friend that drove his dads Caddy to the drive in on Friday nights. We had a lot of fun in that land yacht. Plenty of room for what ever!

Originally Posted by earthman

I was the originator of the now worldwide axiom "who doesn't love an old Caddy?"

POPS.
I was a senior in High school when i bought my 55 Cadillac convertible.
Talk about a land yacht.😳
Sat 6 people comfortably or 12 stacked.😳😂
Even Mrs T is sort of intrigued by this one. earthman.
Old Cadillacs are like spaghetti. Who doesn't like that????
Torchie

[Torchie]

Time to move on from the patina....
I am beginning to question the viability of putting the nailhead in it.
Unfortunately the early nailheads-264-322 dont have any options for a bolt up trans except the Dyna-flow with out an adapter. $$$$
I might have to see if i can swap the nailhead for something newer and less costly.
SBC i suppose. Kind of boring though....
Torchie

[bob w]

How about a.... Cadillac engine?

[zzrodder]

Originally Posted by bob w

How about a.... Cadillac engine?

Bingo!!

[Torchie]

Originally Posted by bob w

How about a.... Cadillac engine?

Originally Posted by zzrodder

Bingo!!

How about it????
You guys checked out the prices on a Cadillac engine lately.$$$
I dont want a modern one. 429 and 500 are precious now. Apparently.
Remember my budget. $00000.
Its about $700 for a nailhead trans adapter that will fit the GM TH trans.
And since ive got $200 into the nailhead it still might be cheaper in the long run to just bite the bullet on the adapter.
I would like to use as much of my in house parts as possible.
One of the reasons i building the car this way is that Cadillac parts are $$$$
Im looking at about $500 just for a windshield. And if i cant reuse the rubber another $375.
Much to think about.
Thanks for the comments.....
Torchie

[lowbudget50]

Ill give you some money and take it off your hands hahahaha.

Yes cadi parts are spendy. But worth it in the end!!!

[Torchie]

Originally Posted by lowbudget50

Ill give you some money and take it off your hands hahahaha.

Yes cadi parts are spendy. But worth it in the end!!!

Lol. Ive actually had an offer to sell it already, LB.
But if it comes to that you would be at the top of my list😎😎
Torchie