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Post by 307ci on Mar 11, 2010 17:41:23 GMT -5
i dont have another engine so im gonna prolly run the 472 that came in it. i was thinkin of changin bumpers, the only other one i have is a 78 licoln bumper that bumper should work I'd keep my eyes open for steel back bumper like a newport front bumper or a monte bumper 75-76 they seem to do good on the front of caddies. not to be a d!ck but 75-76 monte bumpers are totally different, 74-75 are the same and 76-77 are the same, the 74-75 are the better ones from wat ive seen
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Post by hardhitinu on Mar 11, 2010 21:45:52 GMT -5
I like the 75-76 monte bumpers I had a 74 bend wierd but yeah either of those will do I think.
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Post by hardhitinu on Mar 12, 2010 9:32:38 GMT -5
what can you do to the suspension can you do anything to get it in the air.
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Post by 82 on Mar 13, 2010 12:16:28 GMT -5
depends on your rules, there are several ways to lift these cars
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Post by demostud69c on Mar 13, 2010 12:40:22 GMT -5
pretty much all we can do is... Rubber body mounts may be removed, but must be replaced with flat washers (Max 4"), body mount bolt (Max 5/8" diameter). and Car should be in the 20” range to center of bumper. NO MODIFICATION OF SUSPENSION
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Post by hardhitinu on Mar 13, 2010 13:44:31 GMT -5
strecth the springs or go get heavier one out of a pickup truck.
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Post by 82 on Mar 14, 2010 1:41:11 GMT -5
bolt the upper a arm down to the frame, if you want it to not be as noticable use a 3/8 grade 8. Tech guys seem to not notice small bolts. OR if you dont have bigger springs weld a piece of 3 inch pipe or tube to the top of the spring make them about 2 1/2 inches long, or water pump pullies fit just right. just be sure to put whatever u use on top of the spring so they cant see it. The spring pocket will hide a spacer well even in an all stock show. If you put a large spacer in your front shocks will be inafective, so just throw them out of the way.
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Post by redneckron on Mar 29, 2010 0:17:58 GMT -5
ok tihs is how to do the air shocks go find screw in tire valve steel stems take out valve core put stem in hole tack weld around stem do not get to hot then take the epoxy a and b putty and seal it up add another lay er and form around stem to make shure no leaks screw in valve core add air no lines no problem just gray area it works for me an my caddys good luck
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Post by JCdemomodels on Apr 17, 2010 10:21:35 GMT -5
thanks for all these im gonna need them since my caddy i might get will be my first derby car and my dad doesn't know anything about cars (i probably right now could build a better derby car then him)
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Post by 82 on Apr 23, 2010 20:04:55 GMT -5
Building a late 90s caddy for a wire only show I will try to post pics to show you guys what can be done when the rules say unlimeted wire.
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Post by derbydan on Dec 9, 2010 14:12:55 GMT -5
79 caddy coupe deville, any good
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Post by scooter24d on Dec 9, 2010 15:19:42 GMT -5
backs need some work but fronts are tough if you can wedge it i would for sure.
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Post by derbydan on Dec 9, 2010 18:04:35 GMT -5
What kinda work??? not sure about wedging, never tried it not sure if rules will allow it, doesnt say you cant, what else needs to be done
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Post by hardhitinu on Dec 9, 2010 18:19:29 GMT -5
get the nose in the air if the rules say max height 24" then have it at 241/2 go forward all night long with it the noses in these cars are tough I've ran a few of the 79's I'm impressed with the noses the rears I'd wedge it like scooter said
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Post by 307ci on Dec 9, 2010 20:56:49 GMT -5
id tuck and notch the rear but thats jmo
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