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Fyi, the 55 trans is a dual range unit, while the 57 trans is a dual coupling unit so they are not the same. Might want to log into the Ames...
The brake drum hardware is the same regardless of whether regular drums or the 8 lugs, fyi.
If you are interested in some additional input on the early rockers and the studs, you might log on to the Ames Performance site. You get to the...
Slight correction. 59 was the last year for the reverse flow cooling tubes in the heads. 60 was same cooling setup as later engines, wo any...
Got any pictures of the super chief you could post?
Just a final piece of info. All the full size cars thru 1964 had the starter mounted to the bellhousing. The midsize cars in 1964 mounted the...
To me, your bigger problem with keeping your existing setup is the transmission...a big unknown. Having a dual coupling trans rebuilt willeat up...
You should get on the Ames Performance website. It's basically all Pontiac. If you can't get answers to your questions there then you really...
FYI, the 60 389 still has the provision for the front mount, but thats the end of it. Although the cast iron 60 front timing cover can be used on...
If the Super Chief wheelbase is the same as the Star Chief then you should be good to go. I think the wheelbases are the same but not 100% positive.
If the trans in the car was a dual range hydro, then no P on the quadrant. If trans in car was a dual coupling, then there will be a P on the...
The brake drums on all the 57 American Pontiacs are the same as far as I know.
Since the engine is locked up, you have another potential issue waiting... is the transmission in any kind of operating condition? Those are...
Essentially all (99.99%) 64 Pontiac blocks are drilled & tapped for the starter mount. Doesn't matter whether full size B bodies or midsize A...
If you want to keep the stock choke setup, replacing that little tube in the manifold is not that hard to replace. Need to remove the manifold to...
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