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Still searching for a bellhousing for this transmission but am coming very close to my mock up of the engine. Since I don't have a bellhousing...
Ok, thank you
Here's a question for ya Rich (or anyone in the "know")... I know the 50 Olds housing won't work because it only fits on the OHV and later engines...
Yes, I'm aware of the bellhousing, pressure plate, and clutch, and am tracking some down now... As far as the frame goes, I wasn't very...
So, trying to get some more info on this thing but not much is coming up... trying to figure out if it is within my 38-48 range. The owner says:...
man, what happened to this thing? Soooooo amzing! Just read this entire thread, really like what I saw! I have an old 48 Cad flathead, so if you...
Oh yeah, definitely agree! There's been A LOT of measuring going on here, haha!
Yeah, I finally figured that out, haha. Thank you sir!
I actually have an older Snap-On MIG welder, which I believe used to be made by Miller. Bought it off of CraigsL for 100 bucks (with that price I...
personally, I'm actually really interested to see where this is headed. You've been puttng in good work dude
Quick question too, from what I've been reading, it seems that the lasalle side shift 3 speed is usable on this engine as well? its basically the...
i need to go and read up on your build thread again, but from what I've seen, it seems that every tranny adapter built is way beyond my scope of...
Wow man, looks awesome. A lot of good work and time put into her!
Hmmm... I thought the 38-48s were hydramatics? wait, no... nevermind... so confused... They were manual hydramatics, right?
Not currently as the recommended hot rod machine shop is backed up right now, so getting it hot tanked and magna fluxed anytime soon is a no go....
Crap... Ok man, thanks. So stay away from controlled coupling hydras then, I take it? '56 and after?
Thank you sir! I'll contact him ASAP!
No one? No one at all? My searches are coming up EMPTY!
Hey guys, I have a 48' 346 Caddy Flatty and might have the opportunity to come up on a tranny from a '57 Coupe De Ville... I'm almost 99% positive...
absolutely blown away with this build... AMAZING.
awesome :cool:
thanks brother, but I don't have the money for that yet, not to mention shipping to washington would be crazy, haha!
horrible pic, but I got her home. Put her on jack stands because I need longer/better bolts to put her on my engine stand. These jacks are solid...
Took a look at the engine last night and going to pick it up today, I'll snap a few more pics of it in the garage for you guys. pretty stoked....
Wow, thanks a lot guys! I figure for $350, based off of what you guys are saying and the links, it's a deal! I'm going to check it out tomorrow...
Jeebus Christ you're the man...
Looking for a good flathead for my '29 Sport Coupe and ran across an ad on another place. Its a 48 flathead out of a Caddy but there really isn't...
wow... this thread has FLOORED me. EXCELLENT write ups Brian. I've learned more in this thread than I have from any other source. THANK YOU!
Oh my God, he's back at it?! *Note to self; cancel planned suicide, watch thread, regain motivation.
This is glorious! Sub'd!
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