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The 55 & 56 Buick used the same points, rotor and cap as the 55 & 56 chev V8, so they should be fairly easy to source. The Mallory conversion I...
One of your fuses shown would power your ignition switch. The ignition source you require, would come from the ignition switch. ( switched power...
I had a pair of spindles I thought were 42-48, but would not accept car hubs. The car bearings were smaller ID and would not fit on the stub...
Not sure what kit you purchased from Speedway. The tube axle kit for the Chevy II has front tie rod and front mounted steering box. May be able...
Ackerman with cross steer arms in front of the axle IS possible, not just a direct swap. You may have to build or modify the existing arms. This...
Look for a manual box from a S10 /S15. Same as a 525 but with an extra mounting ear.
Get a HEI distributor from a 1974-86 GM I 6 , 250 or 292 the 74-75 is HEI but the coil is not in the cap. Uses a remote coil. Some mods needed...
Up north, when you only get your car on the road 5-6 months of the year. After a long winter , getting out on the road again, is a whole new...
Check out a 04 to 12 Colorado or Canyon. Same 6 on 5.5 in as earlier chev pattern. Newer Canyon /Colorado have a metric pattern
Just an illusion, but on your photo of the alternator, the copper tube appears to be touching the Battery terminal. Probably just the angle.
With the 7.5 inch get 92 and newer . They have better wheel cylinders that bolt in rather than a retaining clip. May also end up with the better...
I had the box in and out several times before the final position . Like you say there is not much room to play with. Your engine does look lower...
Original Corvair box with coupler. running 327 + 4 speed [ATTACH]
I cant believe no one mentioned using a short water pump on your small block! It would should give you about 3/4 inch more room.
No Response Yet ! I am also at about the same point as you, and was hoping to get the T chassis painted in the next few weeks. It sounds like...
Check out Paul Horton Welder Series I believe they have just what you are looking for. Part No 35010 and Pt No 35012
No indication of where you live, however if the truck is Canadian built, you have a 239 ci flathead V8 Ford Canada did not use the Y block until...
Check with Welderseries.com They are doing 3D printing now for custom plastic parts, but not sure if they would do tail light lenses
If you get a longer one and shorten it , make sure you cut the right hand thread. Left hand taps are harder to find and more expensive. Try...
Canadian Pontiac had ONLY Chev Power. An American Pontiac owner in Canada had difficulty getting parts in the 60 s. The Canadian versions were on...
May not be what you want . It took a while to find something I liked
I remember in the Mid 60's both Panduit and T&B came out with them. Always referred to as Ty-Raps They were pricey and we were told to...
I thought the Real Thing would be from a Chev Vega. The Rebuilt Real Thing is still available from Rock auto at about 1/2 price of a Repo unit....
I found it listed for 55-64 Cadillac to a 55 up GM passenger, 3 or 4 speed. No indication of what flywheel or starter is to be used.
Pick up a a BBQ lighter at the dollar store . About $3 - $4.00 It heats up quickly and shuts off when you put it down. Better than burning...
Check out a Mini Cooper Clubman 6 Door. (Around 2017) The rear doors have small wipers on them. One parks left the other right. Can't be very...
Jeep used the Saginaw 525 steering box on quite a few models in the 70-80's . Probably worth picking up if the price is right .
I am using the same switch for Brake light and Clutch switch, ( Napa #SL169 ) however it was originally used for Brakes. GM used a heavier switch...
Chrysler Imperial had 14 inchers 5 on 5 1/2 in the early 60's A friend had 3 of them, couldn't find a 4th for a set on his 40 PU
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