Topic: Who wants to drive the legendary '61 Caddy in the April Detroit race?
We plan on competing for IOE again at Gingerman. I've been looking for a drivetrain to replace the locked-up 390, but I prefer something more interesting than your average junkyard 350/350. I've been considering a Northstar/FWD conversion (LOTS of work, but tremendous cool factor in a '61). I'd also be open to almost any sizeable motor for a swap. Seeing the post in another thread about the guy with the 472 that needed a car for LeMonizing led me to an idea:
Who want to supply a solid V8 drivetrain (and a hand installing it) in return for a #2 racer position on the next race the car does? You'll get instant Lemons Legend status, have a blast with the body roll/tire squealing in every turn, and experience more spectator thumbs up and applause for your efforts than you ever dreamed possible. Plus, it will help us raise money to fight the ugly beast that is breast cancer. Help us save the ta-ta's, and have fun at the same time!
Post up what you've got here, or email me at speedycop@comcast.net if you have a stout V8 drivetrain, some driving skill, you are a team player with a great attitude, and you have some working knowledge of your infernal combustion engine. You can have it back after the race if you'd like (and if it survives). The car is in Maryland, near DC, so if you are in Oregon, you might wanna reconsider. I've got the plasma cutter/mig welder/engine hoist standing by, as well as the skill (theoretically) to swap in whatever. We'll probably shoot for a mid-February build, so you have time to prepare.
How about it?
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