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I recently picked up a 1956 GMC 270 to replace the rusted hulk of a 216 in my '50 Styleline. My goal is a smooth and torquey engine with a little...
I have a '40 rear spring on the back of my model a. The suspension has settled some and one of the spring mounting bolts is just barely rubbing...
To make a long story short, my old delco 12v generator shit the bed. I swapped in a rebuilt generator and it wound up putting out 17 volts. I...
I'd like to know if I primed my engine tonight, would it remain sufficiently primed for startup tomorrow afternoon? The reason I ask is that I...
First of all, I hope everyone in the area is alright. We had quite a shake at 3:20 this morning with a 6.1 magnitude quake. The epicenter was 4...
Hello all, I've just finally got my roadster running and have been working on getting my freshly built 327 tuned and dialed in. To make a long...
I'm working on fine tuning my freshly broken in 327. I hooked up my vacuum gauge to full manifold vacuum and it seems to be reading backwards. At...
I've been trying to set my timing and advance curve and have noticed that when I approach 3000 rpm, the timing light seems to be dancing around on...
Like the topic says, what's the concensus on this one. Facing forward looks more purposeful and aggressive however I have heard that carbs...
So I finally broke in the 327 I built this weekend with pretty good success. The engine ran well enough to survive the 20 minutes if can break in...
A couple days ago, I finished installing my Offy 3x2 intake on my freshly rebuilt 327. I got it all buttoned up, waited a couple days then filled...
I'm installing my 3x2 intake and am not really happy with the way my plumbing looks. By the time I have the filter, pressure gauge and regulator...
I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I want to be absolutely sure. Can I use the vacuum port going into one of the intake runners for the...
I was just priming the oil pump on my freshly rebuilt 327 and saw that no oil was coming out of the pushrods. Then, I noticed that about 6 quarts...
From what I've gathered here on the HAMB, the ideal rear end width to swap into a 49-54 chevy is 60". I recently acquired a free 3rd gen. Camaro...
I am going to be replacing the floors and rockers on my '50 chevy soon and have been thinking about how to seal them up after installation. My...
Cool video: http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ru_hC9oGVbo?feature=player_detailpage
I did some horse trading and will be picking up a rusty 1950 style line 2 door next week. I'm planning in trying to keep this build as traditional...
Can a car be registered as a special construction vehicle and have YOM plates? Or would that be a contradiction? Posted using the Full Custom...
I realize the PCV valve subject has been beaten to death and I did search. Here's my question: I have a nice old set of Cal Custom valve covers...
I'm about to bolt up my heads on the 327 I've been rebuilding. The block has been decked so I am sure I will need non stock length push rods. I...
I'm at the crossroads here. I am just about finished putting together a fairly hot 327 for my roadster and am debating on whether or not I should...
I'm in the process of assembling my 327. The short block is just about done. Next on the agenda is getting the valve train together and such. I'd...
I just got my 327 sbc block back from the machine shop. The bore is 4.06". I have flat top pistons that are 0.008" in the hole and have 4cc valve...
I wired my tach up and it doesn't seem to be doing much of anything. I'm pretty sure I wired it right: meter -: wired to - terminal of tach from...
I've got my carb adjusted and engine (350 SBC) timed at 12* initial and it seemed to run great, good vacuum etc. After running it its developed a...
I have a brand new set of crower 1.6 rockers that I picked up at a garage sale for $4! Would there be any adverse affects installing them on a...
Sooooo...... I just fired up my roadster for the first time and needless to say I'm pretty stoked about that. I have an old 350 in it until I get...
I finally finished wiring my car. After doing a rudimentary check of all the circuits by hooking the car up to a battery charger, I purchased a...
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