Old Fart. You are absolutley correct. That is why I'm in such a quandry. I know the best thing for turbos is an automatic. The more reliable combo is an automatic (meaning no clutch wear and much easier on other parts). Spool up is much better with a trans break, etc etc etc, not only that but I can't miss a shift with the automatic. The automatic keeps the power on and the boost up even at shifts (versus the manual). Plus--wait for it---my son works at Hughes Performance transmissions here in Phoenix. I can get everything at his cost. BUT, a manual is just sooo much fun, especially with a turbo and the blow off valve woooshin' between shifts. I have a TH400 with all Hughes internals to use, manual valve body (trans brake maybe if I go that route), I have the TH400 and a full PAE Switch Pitch 1400/4000 stall S/W converter with steel stator, and I have a full 4L80E trans that has to be rebuilt and beefed. So I'm better off with an automatic. BUTTT!!! Mark L
PlumFat that drop really takes the chunkiness out of that body style. Plus I would expect that the hardtop roof line may be a little lower than a sedan. I like the looks of that '53. Mark L
Not the best pictures in the world by far, but here's what I (along with a lot of help from friends) have accomplished to date. Still got to get the hood back on. Hoping for Bunny Run in Jackson this Spring and NSRA Knoxville in May! 48 Poncho
1955 Pontiac 860 2 door wagon, some upgrades pending: 350 pontiac motor with #13 heads, 200R4 transmission. I am still undecided on induction and suspension...
Currently working on a 63 LeMans I purchased off e-bay from upstate NY. Decent 20 footer with some issues. Will be finished using period correct parts with a 421, 4spd, solid axle as if raced in 64 A/MP class.
I don't actually own any Pontiacs, but I do put Pontiac engines in ALL my cars. Does that count?? Nice thread, by the way.. -Abone.
Solution? have both! make it relatively eassy to swap them out and enjoy either. I will do the same with my Tempest funny car.
I own an Australian assembled 1961 Laurentian more door sedan I managed to save last year from the crusher one of approx 350 units assemble in australia as factory right hand drive vehicles, restoration will begin soon, collecting parts at present, and need to finish other projects prior to its resurection! yeeha!
Just finished the paint and bodywork on the 50 Pontiac for a customer. Photos of the project for start to end can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.226166224062258.66877.128090283869853&type=1&l=da8ac435d0
Damn! I'm suffering Pontiac withdrawal. Don't have one right now but I do have a 370 Pontiac engine going into my 34 five window...just like Jeffs.
Appelcrate--Steve-------With a mild 400/4spd stock body and interior, just trying to get it back on the road with steel wheels poverty caps early sixties drag racer /street brawler look. I want to have it on the road in time to drive it to your 10th ann Nostalgic Show & GO this year in April-- I have been wanting to go for years and always it's either I don't have the time or don't have the $$$-- LOL same old story!!
Hey Rocky-------- Is that engine inside your house?? I haven't done that since my single days--oh-yeah!!!!!!!
1936 Pontiac coupe, just started on it, will start a thread when there's something worth taking a picture of. Needs a lot, but is doable for sure.
Yup...That's a mock-up photo..no crank or pistons..before I got paint on the bare block [back from the machine shop]I stashed it behind my recliner and tossed a blanket over it...the missus never saw it. It's painted, assembled and sitting on it's stand in the garage right now.
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