Major Update on the '69 Caddy engine & '63 C30 Rolls engine swap. Which makes the CAR WIZARD's cut?
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- Major updates on the '69 Cadillac Brougham and the '63 Chevrolet C30 pickup. The CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ talks about the problems that have arisen on both of these projects. Also a quick update on the status of the Lotus project!
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Change the rear end, front disc brakes and add a vintage looking "Omega Auto Clinic" sticker on the doors. Make it the official shop truck!
TheZProtocol and a lovely patina paint job and mat clear coat. Interior in plaid or tartan maybe. (Get it done in trade so it doesn’t cost much or any money, maybe even retro style advertising/bumper stickers).
Rolls Royce engine in an early 80's Cutlass G-body two door, call it the Olds Royce.
Or Olds Rolls Rocket 88
Much respect for putting your employees financial security before your personal projects. What a guy 👍
I'm glad the Chevy is gonna keep it's engine, it is a nice truck and the previous owner re-did the engine
The inline 6 is fine, they sound like sewing machines if they’re tuned just right. Vintage A/C is a great idea.
I’ve owned and driven many, many inline 6s in my life, ranging across many different brands, from 1959 all the way to 2001 and NONE of them, not one single one of them, sound like a sewing machine. This is a common thing to say about them, for some stupid reason, but none of them sound like that.
@@NorthernChev It's not a literal thing dude... Just means they run smoothly. Like a sowing machine at a constant low rpm.
but it makes for terrible TH-cam content and he could avoid the fine by just paying for regular plates, he cannot drive it much on antique plates.
@@NorthernChev I had a '60 Mercedes 220S, with a solid-lifter straight-six. At Idle it did sound like a sewing machine, and it idled so smooth, it felt like it wasn't even running from the driver's seat! Decades ago, a friend's dad had a '65 Dodge Dart with the slant-six, and at idle, it was very much like my old Mercedes.
JD Enke why can’t he drive it much? In my state you can drive an antique car as much as you want to.
I'd change the rear end gearing and also add front disc brakes to the truck.
Kansas says you can't do that...
@@drrrrockzo How they gonna notice you changed gearing, also I don't think officer would be knowledgeable enough to notice new front brakes.
@@drrrrockzo Safety mods are allowed.
True. Before I put them on my '70 Cutlass, I pretty much just said a prayer when I had to emergency stop.
@@robstephens and yet they'd consider upgrading to an engine with cats as something worth fining you $10,000 for. So let's not act like they're always the smartest.
An early 90's Caprice with that Rolls Royce engine would be cool to see.
Problem is that Rolls Royce engine is really old school. It doesn't have the side mounts that have been on V8s from the 70s and up. It's supported on the front and rear. Which is why he bought this particular truck, it has the same sort of mountings. A 90s vehicle he'd have to cut cross members, fabricate members and mounts and it would become a much more time and thus money intensive project.
I think that’s still considered antique, 25+ years I think is when is considered that
That rolls Royce engine is probably easier to work with than the lt1 in some of those caprices
I was thinking a Vista Cruiser would be cool.
Caprice was my first thought. How about a big old Caprice Classic station wagon. Luxury interior for a long "couple" road trip!
Excellent choices by the Car Wizard!! The original 472 was BORN to be between those fenders. I had more than a few back in the day. Those were potent engines, very torquey! Not too bad on gas if you kept your foot light, maybe 10-11. The truck, that needs to stay original to it's roots. EVERYBODY puts a V-8 [or bigger!] engine; the inline 6 is the right choice. Be different! Swap the ring to something in the low 4's, throw some Vintage Air in it, Mexican blanket on the seat and you're good!!! You'll figure it out. Thanks and stay healthy!!
Glad the Chevy truck is staying Chevy. Would love to see more on the truck though, maybe rust fixes, general cleaning, etc.
I'd fix any really bad rust, but love the way it looks as is.
@@Silver99_YT Yeah the patina on that truck is worth way more than a fresh paint job.
@@Silver99_YT I believe there was some rust through near the wheels. That's really the only part that needs fixing.
It would be welcomed to see videos of your work being performed, instead of videos of commentary. (Ever watch South Main Auto?)
Nahh leave it ratty. It looks cool.
Surely there’s a Rolls Royce with a bad engine out there. That would be the best use for that engine.
472 was one of the best engines GM ever made. Good to see it back where it belongs.
Michael Lombardi A lot of Cadillac fanatics say that the 472 last much longer than a 500. So your point is spot on.
Hearing you talk cars is almost as nice as hearing that you taking care of your people is #1 priority.
I am still so happy about the Wizard being a Caddy man
I’m glad you decided to keep both vehicles original. They are the best of those days
I think it would be fun to see the Rolls-Royce engine in something like a foxbody Mustang. Or maybe an 80s station wagon maybe a Ford country Squier?
That was the first thing I thought of.
Or a K car hahahahaha
Really really glad you are keeping the original engine! Glad to hear!
Is this the first time a state trooper actually saved you money?😃
In my state, we can get collector tags for our cars....but the law is really ambiguous as far as allowed use. I had the tags on my old truck....at a car show I talked with a trooper who is also a car enthusiast...his words to me....if you want to use your truck as a truck...go back to the standard tags...you can't use your truck for Menards or Home Depot runs with collector tags...you might get pulled over and cited for that.
So since I could see myself using the truck as a truck...I went back to the annual tags.
Back in the mid 70's we had an identical truck out in Wyoming. I spent many hours in one hunting and heading into pretty gnarly places to look for Elk, Deer and Antelope. Wished I still had one! Cool!
I'm so happy that you're leaving that truck alone good call Wizard.
While I'm saddened that some of the projects are heading in different directions, I agree with your decisions.
Your honesty and willpower to do what you think is right (even in mid-project) has earned my respect.
You talk about your employees like they are family. You are a good man.
Good call on the RR engine swap. I think the RR engine would be perfect for a classic inboard-engine boat like a Chris Craft. I agree with other commenters that the Chev should be stock but with the body damage repaired.
Ok that would be a cool swap I could actually get behind.
A boat anchor in a boat lol
Good decisions... that is what makes a good automotive channel, and this is a good automotive channel! Both of these vehicles deserve to be kept nearly original... I applaud your decisions, and appreciate the thought process that determined your choices.
Yeah, when my wife had her Caddy, the junk yard owner said, "We don't keep parts for those, we just scrap them, cos they're not collectable."
Good to see you going stock on that beautiful Cadillac. If everything is dialed in right you won't regret it.
I've said it before, I'll say it again: Rolls-Royce T-Bucket.
Johnathan W could build that for you blindfolded.
Damn right on. Donate it go Jonathan W.
Yes yes yes
PERFECT
Happy to hear you’re keeping the straight six! The character of that truck will be kept, such a cool time piece!
So in short, all engine swaps I was doing I’m not doing lol.
Just don't register it as a vintage car for insurance purposes
Rite!!! The wizard is 0 and 2. Should have immediately pulled swap and installed . Better do something cool sooner then later viewers deserve it wizard !
You're giving him a hard time for it, but I think they were both very good decisions. Engine swaps are fun but they are one of the most difficult and expensive projects you can take on. Just look at how long that Lotus has been there waiting on simple parts for a simple job. Wizard is saving himself literally years of bills and torment by making smart decisions.
I agree with his choice, but next time he should immediately do what he says he's gonna do, and don't talk him self out of it. Doesn't matter what it is, I feel were all just looking to see something unique and obviously we all admire support and like the wizard and his channel. I've been watching every video since the day he ventured into his personal channel. I'm a seasoned shade tree mechanic and I know his capabilities. We just wanna see the wizard do a magic trick
Props for going with that Q-jet for the Caddy. They're much underrated.
Thank you car wizard and Mrs wizard. We need this content thru this craziness
@gunit 010 i do have girlfriend unfortunately she's 1000 miles away. Long distance relationship buddy
@gunit 010 we will and thanks a lot man
It is nice to see someone with a responsible attitude. Your employees and customers no doubt appreciate it.
Very happy about the old Chevy finally keep is original engine :)
Find a Caprice from the eighty to fit the rolls engine. Big engine bay and I think the transmission is the same model.
Thank you so much for your frequent posts! It means a lot during these days!
I think you are making a great decision with that C30. Maybe swap that rolls engine in an old 5.4 f150 🤣
CubCadetMan 71 this is actually a very good idea. If there’s enough space
Exótico Reef it would be kind of neat. And it wouldn’t have any issues with Kansas laws.
Good call on the truck; I run a modern 3:73 rear end behind an 88hp straight six and it works really well. I can hit 65 mph when necessary now.
When i heard that so original truck is gonna get mock up, it broke my heart. Now it unbroke my heart
I agree!
Wizard today is not the time to waste. Keep that beautiful old truck and car the way they are and enjoy them as long as you can.
Great content keep up the good work.
Just to be clear, you couldn’t put antique tags on AND swap the power plant?
You could just regular tag it with the engines swapped?
I'd imagine you could swap an antique tag for regular - then it would be a green light for an engine swap.
Typically antique tags are cheaper and require little or no regular inspection. Which is why the requirements are strict.
*God Bless Mr. and Mrs. Wizard keep up the great work!!*
let crazy D put the Rolls-Royce motor in an 8N Ford
Crazy D Equipment I was going to say the exact same thing
Oh, that Crazy D!
That would be the coolest 8n Ford that ever existed
Crazy D Equipment I’m on board for that swap! Hey Crazy D Equipment, what blue tractor is in your bay in this videos?!
@@WilliamClarkNC it's a Ford 2000
I'm so glad you are going to keep the C10 original!!! That's a SWEET truck!!!
PS: the long bed version of a step side is very rare!
That's disappointing Kansas will fine their citizens for driving older modified vehicles.
Only because he has antique plates. Register it normally and do what you want.
It's a tax evasion fine. You can tag it normally, and do what you want.
Yeah that's a really weird law. What about all the resto-mods that are big in the auction scene right now? They've gained a lot of credibility (aka increased in value) and a lot of them will be driven very minimally due to their being "investments". That makes the antique tags seem ideal in spirit, but apparently not in reality.
now here's a question,what if the original engine was unrebuildable and hard to replace? i.e cracked block,heavily pitted cylinder walls or damaged main bearings
@@chazzcoolidge2654 just has to have a era specific engine that was available at that time.
I'm extremely happy that you're keeping that truck original Wizard. It's a true time capsule. There are rollers everywhere, I'd look for something like a 2wd 80s/ 90s pickup. That should keep the swap relatively cheap and easy, and you'll have something fun like a Ford Lightning when it's done.
$400 is a week of payroll for a mechanic in your area? Damn, I hope that's lube tech.....
I've got a '63 C30 flatbed dually, 327 with a 4 speed manual. A previous owner swapped in a 14 bolt rear end. Ran down the highway just fine when I drove it home. Just need to fix the wiring to make it road worthy...
GM square body or maybe a Buick Roadmaster wagon?
Roadmaster would be awesome!!
Glad you are keeping both stock. Threw a post up on The H.A.M.B. message board. Maybe somebody has a set of cheap exhaust manifolds for you. Problem is, all these classics are exceeding 50yrs old. Parts are drying up. And guys that got them, want a small fortune. Try finding parts for a 1964 Olds 98 2dr????
RE: Stimulus check...
I'm going to have my check cashed to one dollar bills to tide me over till I find some toilet paper.
Stick with the bills it would be cheaper to wiping your ass with then tp. Value of the dollar is dropping through the floor and tp is going through the roof. I sure wish those damn kids down the road would teepee my house again this year.
I'm really happy with your decision on the Caddy.
I always say: kep it stock, as it was designed and built.
I'm SO glad this truck is being saved in original spec!
Build a set of custom headers for the Cadillac. make that engine sound nice!
I was literally just going to type that. I mean, why not, right ? Little more expensive maybe, but easy and fast enough to solve / install.
They sound sooooo nice with a stock exhaust, however they are too quiet. Smaller mufflers should do the trick!
I was going to suggest the same. Is there enough clearance for exhaust headers on the Caddy?
@@bdw66 not sure haven't worked on any of those year fleetwoods but I think that 472 isn't that much wider than my 455 olds and there is room for headers in my Cutlass which is a physically smaller engine bay so I would think it's possible. That would be the perk of building a set from scratch , you can route out the pipes anyway you want
Glad your keeping BOTH original!! Best smart choice!!! Look forward to updates on THEM!!!!
5:40 put it in the tractor !
yes!!!
@@CrazyDEquipment lol no wonder they call you crazy D
Good update video Wizard, you're about 15 years late on, Cadillac parts here, had a 68 Coupe DeVille at one time... I'm glad you're keeping the Chevy original change up the gears though, fix it up a bit, use it as a shop truck.
Old mercedes could prolly have that rolls engine.. like W123 (none has done this yet I think)
W116 300SE or something like that
Appreciate the frequent videos, Wizzard. They help aleviate some of the boredom of sheltering in place.
Put the Rolls motor in a fox body Mustang and make people's heads explode. 😂😂
Here's an idea, l why not a camero. That would be funny to watch.
In a Tesla :)
In a K car
So glad you're keeping the original mill in the Fleetwood. Beautiful car!
Get the bentley back off freddy and put it in that 🤣
Put it in Hoovies
Youre a good guy Carwizard. Take care of your guys and stay safe out there. Greetings from Sweden.
Things never slow down at the Wizard’s because Tyler keeps him busy and up and runnin’
The manifolds had issues with cracking, thats why they are expensive and thats why you had someone willing to buy them. I went through the same issue with my 64 429. It took a while to find good solid replacements.
I'm not a car fanatic but I enjoy your videos. You make the discussion very informative and not boring. You can always use the Rolls engine in an old Sherman tank. It will turn a lot of heads.
WIzard, that C30 is so special with the 9' bed, I'm kinda relieved the Rolls V8 swap isn't happening. Great find, and I know you'll do a great job keeping the 261 in it. Thanks for all the great videos.
Glad both projects are keeping their original engines. I had a 66 Caddy Sedan de Ville that I loved back in the day. They're best with original equipment
On the C30, fix the gaping rust holes in the lower front fenders and put a matching rusty patina on the patches and call it good. If you can get the dent in the front of the hood pounded out without changing the rusty finish then do that. The patina on the body of that truck is perfect! I'd love to have it. Put new springs in the seats and put a horse blanket seat cover on it. That would match the rat rod look of the truck.
Glad you kept the truck original
Would you consider registering it as a regular truck without the antique status so you can do the swap?
Car Wizard, you're a very wise man. Respect!
Fusick automotive in CT. They started life as an Oldsmobile restoration parts supplier. I know they used to send fuel tank sending unit out to be rebuilt. If there is not a new sending unit available for the Cadillac you possibly could look into having it rebuilt. I’m glad you put the Cadillac engine back in it. Even though I’m an Oldsmobile guy. Those diesel engines make a great small block gas engine. You can build them out to like 440 in.³. I’m sure you will find something to put that diesel and it’ll be cool. I worked out a few of those when I worked in the GM dealership as I stated previous on the Buick Centurion video. We used to replace the injector pumps on a lot of those and a couple times pulled them down and re-did the piston rings
You can still engine swap stuff. You will have to file a builders title. It has a list of all the modifications you have done. I am building a 53f100 on a s10 frame with a 350. Only thing is you will get a title that says 1953 f100 but it will not be tagged as antique.
Glad you’re keeping the truck as is!!!
I’m happy you are keeping the old straight 6 actually. That’s a great old engine and a really cool truck.
I have a '80 Eldorado Biarritz w/ the Oldsmobile 350 diesel. I love it, mine is a DX Goodwrench replacement block w/ the poppet injectors.
I own three 69 Cadillacs. A convertible, a parts car and a coupe de ville. Unfortunately I don't have any extra manifolds at the moment. But when you get bored with this Brougham and want to sell her, let me know. It would make a nice addition to the fleet. 😁 But I really do enjoy your videos. I've spent 25 years in the parts and service biz. You're the kind of logical, straightforward mechanic I've always gotten along with very well. I really enjoy watching the progress with a car I'm familiar with.
I love your 69 Cadillac and am happy to see it stay stock. I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing it when you finish it. Thanks for all of the great videos!
Great update and Good decisions for both vehicles..!! Can't wait to see more on these 2 Gems..!!👍
I am pleased to see that the Caddy and the pickup will stay original. That's an interesting law that KS. has, but I like it.
I do agree that some higher gears would be nice on the pickup.
I'm glad you're keeping the six. I like straight-sixes. Would they allow you to add power-steering or disc brakes?
Thank you for not ruining that wonderful old truck with that low horsepower, low compression, weighs as much as a Hyundai Accent Rolls Royce engine! That big six is the soul of that cool old truck and l'm so glad that officer helped you make up your mind. The uniqueness of the swap would have made for a great conversation piece but they are only original once.
Thank you for entertaining us Wizard. Stay safe regards UK
Not sure what you're going to ask for it, but a 350 diesel would be an awesome engine for my Frankenstein jalopy project.
It's an S10 frame that's getting turned into something akin to a side-by-side with an overactive pituitary gland.
Wiz,
As far as the BroHam exhaust manifolds go, why not weld up a set of shorty headers. You’ll probably have to fab the head flanges but the rest is straight forward. My $0.02. Great channel by the way.
Glad you are keeping your Caddy and truck stock. Both of those are in that rare category of survivor, IE 100% original, never been monkeyed with, never modded, no speed parts, no engine swaps, no bad rust repair and horrid paint respray, no hacked up wiring, no boom boom stereos where they cut the dash, door panels, rear parcel shelf etc. Yeah they might have a bit of wear/character, but they are still as GM built them. With so many original six cylinder Chevys swapped to hotter small or big block V8's, its very refreshing to see something like this truck as the way GM built it.
I originally thought that it would be a shame to separate the original i6 engine from that truck. Its good you are keeping them together.
Honestly, I'm relieved! Glad that the truck & Cadillac will remain Original. Time capsules are more admirable.
Rear end & ac adds are ok & understandable.
You are doing the right thing here. I am a bit sad about the RR engine. I have a dream of putting a RR engine in a speedster. Perhaps when the one I am working on is done.
Hope you and yours are doing well. Love these two projects. My dream car is '67 Caddy
Here's hoping you and Mrs Wizard aren't hit too hard by this crisis. Love you're videos your personality and your shop. Keep going thanks for the video!
Both the Cad and the C30 are well worth keeping stock. As for the gear change, I think if you were going to trailer it to collector shows or just use it for a parts getter ( it would be a fantastic parts getter and get you a lot of attention and publicity for the shop) it would be well worth keeping the original gears. If you are going to drive it to shows then you will need to either put better gears in it or get a splitter to make it better for the highway.
I'm really happy with what your doing with the old Chevy now! I love that you'll do the things your talking about to it instead of the engine swap. It would've been a waste of a good classic truck that's unusual because it still exist and in it's original form.
*Very* happy that you're keeping these vehicles relatively original -- excellent! :-)
The Wizard proves yet again he is a class act, too many people would just register the truck as an antique with the Rolls engine and then whine about being picked on after they get caught. Which is what many TH-camrs and other people that buy very expensive cars do by registering them in Montana because they don't think they should have play by the same rules like the rest of us do. Keep up the great content.
Good call on both the Caddy and the truck!
I’m 20 seconds in and I say C-30!! 100% Then Caddy after of course 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 So happy you are not wrecking that Caddy just put some headers or fab some up boss or I can help ya with manifolds David. It’s a 69 472 375hp ya? Another great video btw I hear ya on the struggle with the C30 soooo hard to cut up an old truck! Just fix it up👍🏻
Whatever you do is great! But, it makes me happy to see things cared-for and kept stock...Caddy & Truck, too : )
Glad your leaving the in-line six in the truck. But the rear.end needs an upgrade. 🙂
I'm happy to learn that you are keeping the C30 original.
Definitely upgrade brakes on the truck. Body looks pretty clean, so fix the few dents, paint it and redo the interior close to stock. Someone mentioned putting the rolls motor into a boat. If it was an older boat, maybe a wood boat, that would be awesome!
The keeping original engine for the pickup is a smart choice. The really are amazing old workhorses that never give up. I am really anxious to see that Caddy run again one day. I love old Cadillacs!