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The beginning of a ride.
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Author:  D. Marks [ Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:46 pm ]
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Since I was young I have wanted to build a Caddy powered car. The 68-69 472 came with 425 hp, and 525 ft. lbs. of torque. There are lots of companies selling aftermarket hi performace parts for these engines.
At long last the engine is in my garage, I also bought the car that its going in. I can't get it till next week. I choose the highly sought after 1978 Impala four door. Just screams speed doesn't it. Anyway I'm excited about it. As soon as the buggy is done the motor is getting rebuilt. the guy in the pic is my brother. He wanted top check out this powerhouse. All he has is a '70 charger.I'll keep you all posted.
Dean
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Author:  dunebuggy79 [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:15 am ]
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mount that mid engine in your buggy,then let it eat!!aaron
Author:  D. Marks [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:34 am ]
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That would be fun. I could not do that though. A big part of the fun is the power that you can get from a VW motor. I am aircooled all the way when it comes to offroading. That being said I would LOVE to drive a 425 hp buggy!
Dean
Author:  baja1965 [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:39 am ]
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you should do that with your buggy. you will be wasting your time trying to go fast in the chevy as long as my charger is on the road.
Author:  purplerail [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:35 pm ]
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IF HE LETS YOU LEAD I AM SURE HE WILL HAVE TO STAY BACK OUT OF THE SMOKE
Author:  D. Marks [ Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:25 pm ]
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[quote='baja1965']you should do that with your buggy. you will be wasting your time trying to go fast in the chevy as long as my charger is on the road.[/quote]

Remember that. You'll get a chance to prove it. You need to quit watching Dukes Of Hazzard reruns.
Dean
Author:  D. Marks [ Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:19 pm ]
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Heres a update on my ride. I purchased a 1978 Impala from the original owner. It does not have so much as one rust hole, not even a ding. Looks a little rough from sitting for years. The interior needs a dash pad and new headliner. Other than that its great. I am going to paint it the original color lower it a little, beef up the suspension. Then install the soon to be 600 hp 472 cid Caddy motor and TH 400 trans. My dream sleeper.
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Author:  Roy [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:09 am ]
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Talk about sleeper..........
Leave the stock hubcaps on it, that will really throw them off.
Author:  D. Marks [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:19 am ]
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When I get done it will have white walls and hubcaps. The only thing that will be differant as far as the apperance it will be lowered a little. I'm very excited about building this car.
Author:  Roy [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:52 am ]
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Your donor car looks to be very straight. Should turn out very nice.
Author:  MadMike [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:36 pm ]
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That reminds me of my 450 hp S-10 pick up, five shades of primer, fenders waiveing at ya when I went by, snow tires and all. NEVER been beat in it. Ford, Mopar or any rice grinder. Truly one of the baddest sleeper rides I ever had.
Author:  purplerail [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:38 pm ]
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I SAY WE RUN IT IN THE DEMO DERBY. WHAT DO YOU THINK?????
Author:  D. Marks [ Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:17 pm ]
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That reminds me of the day you said "recon we should break the winders out of it" at least I think that was you.
Author:  purplerail [ Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:43 pm ]
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THAT WAS GARY THAT SAID THAT. I SAID LETS TEST OUT MY 357
Author:  D. Marks [ Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:11 pm ]
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Oh thats right Gary. I get you two confussed.
Author:  hillaholic [ Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:57 pm ]
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These rims would fit it :) People will look at the rims and say WTF and you could smoke them while they watch your teddy bears spin.

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Author:  D. Marks [ Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:47 pm ]
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Those are SO me.
Author:  FlaBaja [ Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:12 am ]
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It is official. There are too many different types of rims available if thats what they are coming up with now. Im sure Ill see some 26" ones on a jacked up caprice tomorrow :roll:
Author:  JeffClay [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:15 pm ]
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dean whats the progress on this? i say you put cargo springs on it like an ol moonshine runner with snow tread. maybe you and darek can play dukes of hazzard then hahaha.
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