GKtib's Caddy powered 1948 Chevy Pickup

**BKgen®** · 09-08-2007, 08:39 PM

Just picked it up today... I've had my eye on it for a while. Already got a '68 Caddy 472ci big block (~500 ft/lbs tq!) w/th400 transmission & ford 9 inch rear end. The guy gave me an edelbrock 4 barrel carb, steering column, keg gas tank, and a ton of other extras to go with it. Can't wait to get it done... and for those naysayers out there, i've included a picture of what I'm aiming for as a finished project...

**Evil Goat** · 09-08-2007, 09:09 PM

looks like a fun project, im not really into the rat rod stuff, so i dont have anything constructive to offer...good luck with it, update it regularly so i can see it as it goes along

**kfzemx3** · 09-08-2007, 09:53 PM

i'm always in the air about these lol i like it but them i'm like Do i? but it does look like a fun project

**uproot** · 09-08-2007, 10:04 PM

hell yeah man, you finally got it! lol... you gotta drive that bitch to school once its done, everybody would be like WTF

**BKgen®** · 09-08-2007, 10:08 PM

lol uproot^^ i hear ya man... it'll definitely have to be when it cools off next year though, because my white ass ain't sitting in hotlanta traffic in that thing lolol

**Dirty Octopus™** · 09-08-2007, 10:20 PM

gangstargh shit!!!

**_Christian_** · 09-08-2007, 10:26 PM

looks like fun. can't wait to see the finished product! if you ever need a hand, lmk.

**BKgen®** · 09-08-2007, 10:31 PM

thanks for all the input! wasn't quite sure what reaction I would get posting this on an import forum... lol

**Complication** · 09-08-2007, 10:59 PM

nice project. I love the second rat rod you put up there.

Personaly, I'm looking for a 32-35 ford 3 or 5 window coupe to get started... LMK if you have any leads!

Thanks!

**BKgen®** · 09-08-2007, 10:59 PM

craigslist ftw lol

**wantboost** · 09-08-2007, 11:01 PM

fuck imports, that thing is bad ass.

**antiv6** · 09-08-2007, 11:31 PM

thats cool as hell, but its a rust bucket right now lol, but i hope you get it looking like that last pic!

**JDMjoe** · 09-08-2007, 11:38 PM

Looks like fun, and a lot of work lol.... nice though.

**puregroove** · 09-09-2007, 12:45 AM

dang, that's ganksta::: keep us posted:::

**Stormhammer** · 09-09-2007, 01:53 AM

wasnt that thing on craigslist? lol

**OneSlow5pt0** · 09-09-2007, 02:05 AM

GL man,keep us posted

one thing i dont get though,how does everyone on here love the rat rod style,but hate prowlers?

**SixSquared** · 09-09-2007, 02:40 AM

^^ Personally, I kinda like the prowler design, but my disdain for the car as a whole comes from Chrysler/Plymouth completely ignoring the hot rod/rat rod roots with the car... originally, hot rods were created to run illegal (then) alcohol from distillery in the woods to the places that bought it.. the cars needed to be fast, relatively cheap to build, and have space for the contraband moonshine. The prowler is slow, expensive, and not spacious at all. Hot rods/rat rods should be built.. not bought. Someone cruising around in a prowler is someone who doesn't have what it takes to build a car for themselves, generally (at least that's what I think). The design itself was impractical and was what one of my favorite professors at SCAD calls "landfill design". When the prowler was debuted, it was so expensive for the time and such a radical design that it was instantly a novelty. You didn't buy the car to really drive, and there was no drive enjoyment out of it for someone who likes to really push their cars. You couldn't take it tearing down the backroads on the weekends because it was so expensive that you don't wanna scratch the $4000 purple pearl paint on it. You bought it just to say you have one and to drive it on the rare weekend when the temperature and humidity are perfect, the area is secure, and you want to get laid.

The prowler I categorize along with the Chevy SSR... They're both trying really hard to do the whole modern hot rod thing, but they are both lacking. The SSR has the performance, with the LT1 'vette engine in there, but the body is heavy, which sucks power:weight down, and personally, I think the design is boring. The Prowler had an exciting, spiffy design, but it lacks power. Both are ridonkulously overpriced, imho.

KDM Guy - Cool as SHIT project.. I'm jealous. Can't wait to see how she comes out!

**BKgen®** · 09-09-2007, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by Stormhammer

wasnt that thing on craigslist? lol

refer to post #10 lol

**Elbow** · 09-09-2007, 07:06 AM

BAD ASS should be a fun project!

**mushroom_toy** · 09-09-2007, 08:37 AM

Let me know if ya need any help, I'm sure to lend a helping hand over some beers.

. Hey you should come to our meet in Oakwood next Wed.

**GangstaCoupe** · 09-09-2007, 10:44 AM

Looks nice bro, heres one of my favorites.

**spacelion** · 09-09-2007, 11:06 AM

That's killer. Reminds me of Millner's car in American Graffiti...minus the bed in the back. Good luck and have fun with it!

**BKgen®** · 09-09-2007, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by mushroom_toy

Let me know if ya need any help, I'm sure to lend a helping hand over some beers.

. Hey you should come to our meet in Oakwood next Wed.

You can count on it

. I only live a few seconds away from there.

**HotRodKid** · 09-09-2007, 04:04 PM

i love it i wont one too

**On_Her_Face** · 09-09-2007, 04:07 PM

imo i think they look better with the headers going back towards the doors than up in the air

**BKgen®** · 09-09-2007, 04:09 PM

i heard old driveshafts for straight pipes after the headers make a pretty badass exhaust

**Double_0_Rusty** · 09-09-2007, 08:04 PM

That is awesome man. I love rat rods. keep us updated

**civic95** · 09-09-2007, 09:50 PM

I want a want rat rod myself. Just expensive even for a rusted chassis even. I think I'll save a bit more, and pickup one ready to drive. I want a 50's something pickup.

**BKgen®** · 09-10-2007, 06:54 PM

got a full gasket set and used edelbrock intake manifold for the 472 in the mail. should be here wednesday

. damnit i need to find an engine stand quick.

also... anybody got a welder for sale?

**BTLFED** · 09-10-2007, 07:01 PM

Fucking bad ass! I love Rat Rods! Reps to you, my friend!

And fuck the god damn Prowler! What a heap of shit!

**DerrickT** · 09-10-2007, 07:03 PM

best project on this site. hands down.

**BKgen®** · 09-10-2007, 09:18 PM

PICS!:

got it into the shop... already got a bitchin' stance-

belly of the beast:

damn i love working on this engine... it's so much more badass than the newer cars i've worked on like my Tib and the last car I had.

**cruizer** · 09-10-2007, 09:26 PM

Nice car, wish I had one to work on. I'm getting sick of imports. I own a wrx btw.

**wazimba** · 09-10-2007, 09:38 PM

sweet ass rod

**hXc007** · 09-10-2007, 09:39 PM

i fucking love rat rods/hot rods

how much did you get her for?

**BKgen®** · 09-10-2007, 09:42 PM

1,500 for the truck, motor/trans... then a couple hundred for a shitload of extras -- so $1,700. not a bad deal, but the cab is rusted to hell.

**KPowerEP3** · 09-11-2007, 02:31 AM

looks like a nice lil project, but I DESPISE the term 'rat rod'. If you want to be truthful, today's 'rat rods' are the REAL hot rods from back in the day, and these pussy ass boyd coddington style 'hot rods' are street rods.

/rant

I LOVE the old school stuff so, yeah, g/l.

**BKgen®** · 09-11-2007, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by KPowerEP3

looks like a nice lil project, but I DESPISE the term 'rat rod'. If you want to be truthful, today's 'rat rods' are the REAL hot rods from back in the day, and these pussy ass boyd coddington style 'hot rods' are street rods.

/rant

I LOVE the old school stuff so, yeah, g/l.

x2 & +1

**Kevykev** · 09-11-2007, 07:05 AM

I'm liking that!

**KPowerEP3** · 09-11-2007, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by KDM guy

x2 & +1

nice to see someone else with some sense on the subject. I really want to see how this turns out for you bro.

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