I cant believe I'm finally posting on this site!

[blazenlo95]

Heres a pic that the previous owner took of the motor.

[rome704]

Man that's alot of motor

[cadpwrd]

1970 was one of the best years for the 472 (7.7L). Bone stock it was rated at 375hp/525tq. This engine was meant to haul a 5200lb. deville with 5 people and all their crap. Not to mention it was the same engine used for limo's,hearse's and ambulances. Now put that engine in a 'lil pick'em up and look out! Put a 2000 stall converter in it and some 3.42/3.55 gears in it and it will come alive!! Any vids of what it sounds like??? Pleeeeeaase??

[alexxwing]

thats a nice looking truck good luck with the build

[blazenlo95]

Originally Posted by cadpwrd

1970 was one of the best years for the 472 (7.7L). Bone stock it was rated at 375hp/525tq. This engine was meant to haul a 5200lb. deville with 5 people and all their crap. Not to mention it was the same engine used for limo's,hearse's and ambulances. Now put that engine in a 'lil pick'em up and look out! Put a 2000 stall converter in it and some 3.42/3.55 gears in it and it will come alive!! Any vids of what it sounds like??? Pleeeeeaase??

Thanks for the reply man. I don't know a whole hell of alot about these caddy motors...yet. But you seem to know alot. Props. Thanks again. And I'll try to find a way to post a vid for you. She sounds soooo good!

[79widestep]

Originally Posted by blazenlo95

Heres a pic that the previous owner took of the motor.

hey y is the distributor in the front .. i know chevys are in the back i know ford puts theres in the front is it just a caddy thing for it to be in the front

[1984 swb chevy]

Nice truck. Looks like a nice truck to start with. Welcome.

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by 79widestep

hey y is the distributor in the front .. i know chevys are in the back i know ford puts theres in the front is it just a caddy thing for it to be in the front

buick too. ive put 455 buicks in some trucks LOTS of low end if she starts rattling change the oil pump. (a buick thing) is the caddy oiling system simiar?

[blazenlo95]

I dont know much about these Caddy motors. (yet) But I think thats were the distributor was in all there old big blocks.


The wifey made me a seat cover today to cover up the beat up seat. It came out better than I thought it would.

[3r!c84]

its cute lol

[dan76]

Originally Posted by blazenlo95

I dont know much about these Caddy motors. (yet) But I think thats were the distributor was in all there old big blocks.


The wifey made me a seat cover today to cover up the beat up seat. It came out better than I thought it would.

It's great she's involved........allows for more time and funding dedicated to the project.

Lots of room in the bay for the Caddy engine. You might consider a 14 bolt vs. a 12 bolt..especially if it's a one-legger. Around here 14 bolt are more plentiful and less expensive than a 12 bolt. Of course your lug pattern will change.

[blazenlo95]

Originally Posted by dan76

It's great she's involved........allows for more time and funding dedicated to the project.

Lots of room in the bay for the Caddy engine. You might consider a 14 bolt vs. a 12 bolt..especially if it's a one-legger. Around here 14 bolt are more plentiful and less expensive than a 12 bolt. Of course your lug pattern will change.

I'm great full for sure. She worked all day making them. And right now I have more important things on the truck to be saving for. Rear tires are next.

Thanks for the info too. I never really considered a 14 bolt. I'm doing some research now that way when the 10 bolt grenades I'll be ready. The next one will be posi too.