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My exhaust was that close to the master cylinder so I put a heat shield between the 2 and never had any problems.
Hope it helps.
Great build! I am a fan of updated running gear so you have the best of both worlds, classy styling and a reliable driver. We used to take a lot...
I have a complete build picture set on my flickr account. If you look at each picture there is a complete description of what was done. Hope you...
Centerville Auto Parts has the adapter to put any Chevrolet transmission behind that engine. If you use a stick transmission you will need his...
I love the Lincoln Valve covers especially on your Ford truck and it would be easy to adapt them to a SBC if they are close to the same size. I...
Here are a couple pictures of my 55 Buick and 53 Boles Aero trailer [IMG] [IMG]
I put the 401 with the rear sump pan on my 1955 Buick along with a Turbo 400 switch pitch transmission and a 1962 Buick rear end housing....
Thanks! I like the look of your Olds also.
Thanks I have the rear panel but may try for the NOS piece also. I just made a new front gravel shield out of flat steel and it seems to be OK.
Tahoma Glass cut the windshields from lightly tinted gray glass and installed them along with the trim that I had previously polished. All new...
In order to install the windshield the channel was cleaned, primed and painted. I want to be able to drive the car in primer but don't want to...
A coat of paint was applied to the windshield channel area so the glass could be set in place.
The rear axle is the same including ratio. On the 56 the 3rd member will drop out and it can be replaced by any open drive Buick up to 1966. I put...
The rear fenders were bolted to the body and we found the side aprons and fuel tank cover needed to be in place to determine the proper location...
I have to say you are an incredible builder. I first became aware of your talents when I was rebuilding a 1947 Sparton trailer and couldn't...
Great build and thanks for the idea of using the plywood forms to reshape the front fenders. I need to do that on my 47 Olds Aero-coupe and was...
What Plymouth ?
I knew we would get some flack about the dust mask but the picture was an after thought and not done while he was actually shooting the paint. We...
The hood has been worked on a little at a time to keep it from warping and the front radiator panel has been reshaped to fit better and control...
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