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For some of the old guys who remember my question about putting a caddy big block in a 48-53 fat fender. I have answered the question with the first step of the process. In 12 hours we successfully mated a 48 1 ton dually frame (rear section to a 73 caddilac deville front clip with a 472/bop turbo 400. It's ugly but it is a rolling chasis. [img]http://110.1077.JPG[/img] [img]http://110_1083.JPG[/img]

I'd like to see those pictures! If you don't have a place to host them, email them to me and I'll take care of it.

Steve just went through your web page, looks great.
I have the same problem, projects are so easy to buy, then comes the work....
If you would like to put a few of my 48 pictures up that would be great,
Thank You. RR

Ric I received the picture of your old panel, but did not get the '48 pics. I'd love to see them and post a few for you.

Now I've got the pictures.

[img]http://www.oldsub.com/images/2005/04/48%20Cadillac%20Project/110_1077.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.oldsub.com/images/2005/04/48%20Cadillac%20Project/110_1067.jpg[/img]

I think these two show the project best.

Thanks Steve, these are in the very rough stage and that is not the cab we are using that is a mock up fab-cab. Once we get the steering and driveline cut and fit, then it all comes apart again. The frame will be powdercoated and the suspension/brakes done. The motor is then getting torn down and rebuilt. It runs now w/o smoke but i want to freshen it up and of course a layer of chevy engine orange will be applied. I have a 48 5 window cab that is online to replace this rusted one. I prefer three window if anybody has a rust free 3 window 48-53 that would like to trade, let me know. Sorry no 54's or 55 1st series, it has to be a 2 piece front glass.
Steve I think i sent you a picure of that cab it is the purple one with no front end on the 49 1/2 ton frame with the nova clip.
thanks for looking and email me with any helpful hints you may have as this project unfolds.
RR

Thats gonna be a monster, how do you plan on the keepin the wheels on the ground?

Offensive driving is the key to running the wild back roads of Eastern, Washington. You need a big gas pedal to out run wide turning combines and persistent moose. I figure if I carry a jelly roll on the back ( about a 600lb round bail of hay) that should keep the tire smoke down to a minimum.