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38Chevy454 replied to the thread 1955 White 3000 COE Hauler build.
Nice to see the truck being used as a real truck.
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:50 AM -
38Chevy454 liked Jamister1's post in the thread 1955 White 3000 COE Hauler build.
I also used it to haul lumber for a carport off the back of the shop. Covered parking is at a premium these days! I've also used it for...
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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38Chevy454 replied to the thread Technical Timing for a SBC.
Also need to remember that although the dist cap poles are at 45 degrees apart, the timing is set at crank degrees, which is equivalent...
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:47 AM -
38Chevy454 liked Sharpone's post in the thread Technical Timing for a SBC.
One thing I would do if it was mine is verify the timing marks on the damper, by checking TDC. Dan
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:41 AM -
38Chevy454 liked Sharpone's post in the thread Projects Dirt Cheap Dart.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I picked up a B&M Unimatic shifter at a swap meet cheap. Made up a bracket for the shifter cable, the B&M...
Jan 30, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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38Chevy454 replied to the thread Technical Timing for a SBC.
I agree an initial around 12 degrees is a good point to start with. Then drive and see how it does, if hard starting, it might need a...
Jan 28, 2026 at 1:53 PM -
38Chevy454 liked Jrs50's post in the thread Customs Stolen Cars.
My cousin had an OT car stolen and was using GPS to track it. While doing so he called Ft Worth police and they told him car theft was...
Jan 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM -
38Chevy454 liked Big Dad's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Interesting inexpensive Craigslist cars.
1952 Gmc for sale by owner - Halstead, KS - craigslist
Jan 28, 2026 at 8:29 AM -
38Chevy454 replied to the thread Sick Week 2026.
I'll be spectating on Fri at Orlando Speedworld.
Jan 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM -
38Chevy454 liked anthony myrick's post in the thread Student drove his ride to school today. And another student building a bagged beater and more.
The student with the bagged truck is a hoot. I helped him with a couple others shave his tailgate handle. It’s looked about as bad as my...
Jan 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM -
38Chevy454 attached a file to the thread Art & Inspiration HAMB worthy cars you have owned..
All previously owned. 48 F-1 was used for parts, 52 Chevy 4 dr was a parts car, so was the yellow 55 Studebaker. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Jan 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM
