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Replying to: 1bigman (May 18, 2008 5:12 am) I have a 1954 Cadillac Coupe deVille that I have owner since 1984. It is a good looking driver but it needs an engine overhaul due to smoke/oil issue. Had an estimate of $5K to do the engine and am wondering if there is a cheaper alternative such as swapping the drivetrain. I love this car but am having a little trouble convincing my wife that $5K is a good idea at this time... She is inclined to sell...
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Replying to: funchmobile (May 19, 2008 10:24 am) |
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Replying to: funchmobile (May 19, 2008 10:24 am) But the question is, do you need an entire rebuild? It's possible on a car like this to just overhaul the engine in place ("freshen it up") as long as the cylinders aren't egg-shaped and the crankshaft mics out okay. Your situation is, in my opinion, a fence-sitter. On the one hand, the car is not worth all that much that you can invest heavily in it; however, putting in another engine from a different year won't hurt the value all that much. Part of your decision depends on the condition of the rest of the car. Unless this baby is pretty sharp all around, a solid high #3 or low #2 car or better, spending $5K on it doesn't seem financial wise. But if you love the car, then the decision isn't based strictly on dollars.
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Replying to: bumpy (May 19, 2008 11:20 am) 1948 Cadillac used the former "flathead" engine. The Kettering Valve in Head first appeared in the 1949 Cadillac. It had 331 c.i. and a 7.5 Compression Ratio. Behind it was a 4 speed Hydra Matic, but the Rocket 88 in the Olds was the screamer at the time.
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Replying to: euphonium (May 19, 2008 12:36 pm)
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Replying to: ibfootin (May 19, 2008 6:14 pm) |
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Replying to: ibfootin (May 19, 2008 6:14 pm) |
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Is there a service that will recognize a 13 character VIN 
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Replying to: euphonium (May 21, 2008 1:17 pm) Just post it here, we'll decode it for you.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 21, 2008 1:48 pm) 
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