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GarageToys
02-19-2011, 12:05 PM
Hey everyone. I registered over a year ago but this is my first post. My name is Kevin and my project is a 66 Caprice that was my Dad's car. Brought it up to Chicago from Arkansas in 2003 as a bone stocker 396/Powerglide with hubcaps & whitewalls.


The first phase was Winter 03-04 which included a 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, drop spindles & drop springs, Hotchkis suspension and 17" Cragars. I took it on Power tour 2004 and 2005 but it's kind of languished in the garage for the most part since then.


I bought a Cadillac Escalade L92 engine and 6L90e trans and phase II is underway. I'm still collecting parts and doing a lot of internet research. In addition to the drivetrain swap, the 66 is getting Ridetech air ride, 13” front discs to replace the 11’s, a custom dash cluster and new wiring. Here are a few pics taken along the way.



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CruizinKev
02-19-2011, 12:13 PM
very nice caprice! looking good! keep up good work! :twothumbs
belair54
02-19-2011, 06:14 PM
Finally someone doing one of these! My dad had one in HS too and I have been searching for years to find him and I another one, finally did and we may have a deal struck, but it will take some work, car has been sitting for 20 years as I tried to buy it when I was in HS and I heard the old "someday I will fix it up" and one day I went back by and it was still setting dead in the weeds. Hope to go get it this spring when all dries up. Keep posting updates, cool ride.
scemeca
02-19-2011, 07:05 PM
Looks good, good luck if i can help give me a shout i have come across so many things doing my swap!
FULMNTE
02-19-2011, 07:18 PM
Sweet ride, neighbor!
The Stickman
02-20-2011, 01:52 AM
Cool ride, welcome to the forum.
gearheads78
02-20-2011, 06:48 AM
Car looks great. The tire , wheel , and stance combo are perfect.
kochevy67
02-20-2011, 11:07 AM
Welcome aboard. Are you from the north or south side?
cobragt
02-20-2011, 07:22 PM
Welcome
GarageToys
02-20-2011, 07:23 PM
Thanks everyone for the welcome & the compliments.

kochevy67: I'm from Naperville. I've brought the car out to the cruise nights in Plainfield, Downers Grove and Morris a few times.
tooblue
02-20-2011, 07:39 PM
Just curious what motor mount adapters you will be using for the conversion?
Roger
GarageToys
02-20-2011, 08:01 PM
Just curious what motor mount adapters you will be using for the conversion?
Roger

I bought the $29 eBay ones but haven't mocked up the engine yet to make sure they're going to work. I'm going to be using an LS1 F-Body oilpan, and sending it to S&P for modification to fit the chassis.
FULMNTE
02-21-2011, 09:41 AM
Thanks everyone for the welcome & the compliments.

kochevy67: I'm from Naperville. I've brought the car out to the cruise nights in Plainfield, Downers Grove and Morris a few times.

Cool, see you on a weekend cruise. I usually go to the A&W in North Aurora...
kochevy67
02-21-2011, 12:02 PM
Kevin I have a LS in my 67 Chevelle and I used a Hummer LH8 pan and it fits fine with no notching to anything. And I never been to those cruise nights but I may have to check them out this summer. I like Elmhurst because it is a half hour away at best. Good luck with the swap