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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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I took the first ride in my 56 last night. It has a volare front suspension and a 472 Cadillac engine with a Dodge car rearend. It drives great and has plenty of power. I hope to drive it some more tomorrow . I should be able to start driving it every day next week. I have some bare metal on one front fender and some bare spots on the cab to deal with. I also need to install the hood but I have no hinges. I had planned from the start to make a forward tilt hood so I will probably spend tomorrow and the next day trying to do that.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Woohoooo!!!!

The big Caddy is great isn't it? You can actually get some decent mileage out of them if you can keep your foot out of the throttle (I can't). I'm running a 500ci Caddy in my 49 (soon to be fuel injected - I hope)

Congrats on getting it on the street!
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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thomc ,Congratulations !!...where are the PICS?? Must be a Great feeling .Shake down ride?? Keep us posted!!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Ah what a feeling! How long since you last drove it?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Congrats, that had to be a good feeling.

Now Bobby doesn't have to feel like an only child
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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I had never driven the truck. I bought it as a basketcase a couple of years ago. The volare front suspension was included but not installed. I put it under the truck the first weekend I owned the truck.I already had the cadillac engine and trans. The sheetmetal is in very good condition.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Pictures.....pictures......where are the pictures??????????



Congratulations!
 
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I bet it put a BIG smile on your face. Congratulations on reaching a big milestone.
 
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CONGRATS on the Maiden Voyage; Hope you have many more. Can't wait to get to that point with mine. I've never driven it either.
 
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I'm sure you will have many more to come. Congrats!!
 
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Congrats on the first ride. Sort of gives me a little boost to work on mine some more.
 
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I can't wait for day to happen also, I am about three months away from the big day, hopefully fingers crossed!
 
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Hey congrats on that first ride!! I just had my first drive a couple weeks ago.
 
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Cool, maybe you will be able to make a show this year in your area. Congrats
 
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