anyone done a 59 caddy ls swap? i bought a 59 cadillac on friday and i bought a 6.0 lq9 with 4l65 trans off a 06 ss truck. anyone have pointers or tips on what to do? fuel tank? gauges? do i need to cut anything?

 

Epic!!! Can't wait to see this happen!
And yes, you need to cut everything

 

thanks bro, what gas tank are u using?

 

This one is it

 

I was gonna sump the stock tank because I wanted the fuel fill behind the license plate, but figured it would be to low , so I just switched plans to reg old alum fuel cell

 

Maybe a long shot but they have a web site with email address too.

 

thank ussteel

 

Wow that 59 looks solid. I think that would be an awesome swap. A couple years ago, I almost bought a 61 to do a swap with and decided to stay focused on the current build.

There was a build somewhere I remember reading and I recall there was a lot of fab work on the front crossmember.

Please keep us posted on which way you decide to go with the build.

 

Cool, another caddy getting done!
Not an LS but I have an LT1 in my 47 cadillac and am doing the same with my 41 cadillac now.
Should be plenty of room in there for it!
I am using plastic 1994-1995 LT1 caprice gas tanks, wagon tanks for the side fill but the sedan tank has a rear fill.

 

That is a great looking Caddy. I love the patina. This should be good. Maybe make it a hot-tub Caddy.

 

The Roadster Shop 59 - 64 chassis would really help with a swap. Pretty spendy...

http://roadstershop.com/product/full...illac-chassis/

 

Hey guys and gals, Just found this site by a google search while looking for options to repower my wifes 59 cad 4 door. It was her parents car that has sat in a garage since 1968 (thats the last registration)
By the looks of it swapping in a LS motor involves some crossmember work ?
Didnt really want to go the crown vic suspension route but the one i put in my sons truck worked out good.
Would welcome any pointers or helpful links, thanks larry

 

Welcome to the board , what type of truck did you put the crown vic front end into

 

my son has a 1970 f100 stepside ( i know thats not a correct ford term lol). Did a CV front end, built a 4 link for the rear.