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The 500 caddy is a 1976, is stock so its not a high compression engine. It would be nice to just call and get one custom made, but I will do this with what I have or can trade for. True 50s Hot Rod style. Thats when I grew up , Back in the day!!

I am putting a 500 caddy in a rat. I know the radiator that fits the shell will not cool it. My plan is to use the small radiator then plumb back to the box and lay down another radiator with an electric fan pulling air up. Does this plan sound like it will work? Thanks

To fab or not to fab I am putting a 500 caddy into a 39 Plymouth pickup with a 2x4 tube frame with no mounts at all. I have tried to buy them at the parts store. No longer made! I have a torch and a welder. Just look at the mounts you have and shorten them the needed amount and weld them back...

Do you have a cutting torch and a welder? With these all things are possible. Just mod the mounts you have.

I want to put a tunnel ram on my 305 automatic chevy. Mostly for the look. what size carbs will I need to keep it streetable? I also have a warmed up stroker 383 on the stand but I dont want to use it unless I have to. Will the 305 handle a 2x4 tunnel ram? I need some help from you guys. Thanks...

Back in the Good Old Days I graduated high school in 1965 and had a Red and white 1956 ford victoria 2 door hardtop. It had a T-Bird 312 automatic. First thing I did was get rid of that nasty automatic. I put a 3 speed overdrive with an inline floor shift. shaved the hood and deck lid , then...

Welcome Welcome from Iowa. Glad to have you on board. You will love this site as everyone does their best to answer any questions. Again welcome!!!

Welcome A big howdy from Iowa the land of tall corn, giant whitetales. Oh I about forgot lots of undiscovered old cars and trucks in the fence rows and barns. Again welcome, Ron

I need your help guiding me on this project. I am putting a 39 ford pick-up straight axle under my rat. It has wide fives on it, and I would like to run Model A style wire wheels in the front. Plan on keeping the 39 juice brakes. What do I need to get to make this wheel switch happen? Thanks for...

Well I live in SW Iowa, Home of tall corn and Giant Whitetails. My wife and I have 4 girls and 1 boy, Youngest has been in the 101st Airborne for 10 years now! Cant believe it. I retired this spring and I am working harder now that before. I get to build Rods full time. I bring a project home...