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The velocity stacks are Offenhauser. I think the part number is 5315
You are correct, the 347 will bolt up to the 55 slant pan. You need the 55 bell and flywheel. I have a 59 389 with a 55 bell and flywheel, backed...
After a lengthy thrash we were not able to make it this year. My hydro had some issues. I am just now begining to get over the disappointment of...
Getting close. Hoping to get some runs in soon. Short video. [MEDIA]
Well, we missed the Meltdown Drags due to excessive hydro leak. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have some fabrication pictures but they're not very clear. I have these. I'll get some photos from under the car. We also moved the motor up...
Unfortunately working through some hydro issues kept us from making the Meltdown. It is runnining and I'll post some video soon. Battery is...
Your engine mounts will be the same. If you use the 55 287 and slant pan hydro you will need to use a 55 drive shaft or shorten the 57 driveshaft....
Just my opinion but an A on deuce rails needs to be chopped.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Inside the car. Not sure if I'm going to polish the base, bring the carpet up around the side or use the engine turned sides. [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
Now on to the shifter. Finding a hydro shifter is tough. I have a really nice ansen shifter, but I didn't like how it felt. My buddy John at JR's...
All good! I was enjoying the debate.
57 Pontiac built for my Chieftain.[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Not early Ford rims but rears are reveresed Olds wheels. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Changed out the valve covers and installed the headers. Right now I'm using the breathers from the 347 motor.[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
Thank you guys I appreciate it.
Present from Jet-Hot. Headers are done! [ATTACH]
I decided to use Cal Trac bars. Unfortunately we had to make spring perches in order for them to work. Almost the exact same measurements a a 57...
Dyno sheet. [ATTACH]
I make 557hp with my 389 stroker motor. 1959 block with ported 62 iron heads and dual quads. There is more power in it. Just getting started. It's...
Incorrect. I am the guy that had the car built. I don't know where you got your information from but the car had a back seat in it when my Dad...
How about an old Hydro. Flat pan with chevy bell and furnaced brazed torus.[ATTACH]
Will do Butch, and thanks. Headers should be done this week. [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Looking good Rocky!
Thanks Mike, I have not done any heat treating of the tubes. You make a good point. I've had other headers done this way and they've been OK over...
Had to make both front and rear cross members. Tried to use a stock 55 Pontiac cross member< per my B&M catalog but the motor and trans sat too...
Marc, I Know I'd pick up some ET with a modern trans but I am using a rebuilt B&M 4 speed slant pan hydro. I think it will be fun and different....
Hey KoolKat, You are right, the headers are PAINFUL. Thanks to my buddy John at JR's for all the work on them. I've never seen any headers for the...
Just a quick update. Motor and hydro are in the car. Working on the headers now. Still need to change out the valve covers. [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH]
They are PN526CA [ATTACH]
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