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Researched a fair bit about engine/Trans angles when custom makin engine mounts. Been told between 2-3 degrees is perfect but also carb base on...
Despite what some ppl may say, you'll have to run a sump with a hump at the back. The 401 I bought came with a centre hump sump so I had to track...
Pic of the booster/master that goes with the late model commodore front & rear disc brake setup. I wanted to run this under the dash at a right...
Thanks everyone for words of encouragement & damn 1927graham that looks tastey!! How's it go with 4 carbs? Functioning carbs?
In the meantime we bagged my mates 54 Plymouth, learning a lot along the way..... Definitely gave me few ideas for my 55'
Engine mount almost done for one side. The 401 bit bigger than the little brother 264 so little concerned about exhaust clearance for steering...
Rear Trans mount a mate fabricated. Looks good!!
Bags on front are Slam Specialties RE-6. Will be using Slam RE-7's on rear....
Top bag locating plate bolted in. Used the old top spring plate as a template. Bag sitting in its future home!! Although lately been doing a lot...
First pics shows stock upper control arms cleaned ready for paint & new bushes etc. 2nd pics shows inside spring tower on front end with...
Pulled out all the remaining "electrical spaghetti" & purchased a complete Painless wiring kit. Had few choices of wiring kits but went with...
Was trying to work on front end & engine mount design until I got sick of it & completely stripped everything off it!! The rabbit warren gets...
Visited Mooneyes mid 2014 they hooked me up with some cool shit!! Purchased 6x2 Weiand dragstar manifold from Russ Martin however still hesitant...
The hubs have been machined out to upgrade a newer, better bearing setup inside them. Drums rivots obviously drilled out & bigger studs put in...
Stock 15's blasted & painted hi gloss 2pk with bit off Mooneyes spider cap bling
Makin bag plates for lower front arms & also got rid of factory front mounts. Kinda wanted to start this thread as there's a lot of questions...
2" Fatman drop spindles on the front....
So after some planning on what I wanted the car to be, I cut floor pan out & started planning a 4 link conversion. Car will run 401nailhead, T700...
No brakes!! NONE!! Only an empty drum on each corner of the car.
3 Shitty bolts later, out it came.....
The seized 264 nail........ Incomplete & totally buggered!!
The first day I got it........
G'day from Oz!! Bout a year ago I purchased a "complete 55 Buick" from a guy up north in Australia. He had imported it from the good ol USA!! I...
[ATTACH] My mate's 54 Plymouth Belvedere mild custom/dragger we bagged just before Xmas 2014. Factory RHD here in Australia!!
[ATTACH] My 62' 401 with Weiand 6x2 manifold & Mooneyes dress up gear. Destined for my 55 Buick special!! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B....
Love this build mate you've done very well!! Am building a bagged 55 special pillarless sedan at the moment here in australia. Good luck with the...
Some 401s & 364s may not share same oil pump either. So to run an earlier pan with hump at rear u may have to convert your oil pump too. I've been...
Looks cool mate thanks for sharing!! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I'm currently doing a 401 conversion into my 55 special. I've stripped car down til it's only a body on a chassis with 401/T700 sitting in the...
And what pickupmdid u use Tagman??
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