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I know they released a special performance package in 62 for the factory backed racers which included 2-piece intake manifold, camshaft, high...
It's one of the fastback chevy 2s built by Bill Thomas race cars. They were originally intended for trans am but the sanctioning body didn't let...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Forgot to post pics! Sorry... It's a stock pan that was extended for racing and I am making it work...
They are as equal length as I could get them. I was definitely constrained by the stock front clip and fenderwell was the only way to go. I didn't...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pulled the 348 and the headers to finish weld them and start patching the shock towers. Also...
Can anyone tell me what brand or style of front wheels this Anglia is running? I have seen them on several period cars but can't seem to...
They were rochester 2g's from the factory. The outter carbs had no idle circuits and the base plates were different. If you try to run normal 2g's...
Build it! The 348 is a great motor but you have to do your homework. As mentioned previously the W-engine is a chamber in block design meaning...
Option #1 gets my vote. It just screams 60's super stock, which I am partial to. Very clean truck either way! Not a Ford but perhaps some...
Headers... Please excuse my lack of welding skills as I am a novice. I will be bringing the headers to a local welder to have them finish welded....
I would not doubt that the mkIV big block was available to racers early on in the year. I think the reason many match racers went with the z11 was...
Racers were putting 409/z11's in nova's and malibu's up until 65... Mid year 65 the 396 showed up and then the 427... it was a transitional year....
Yes current engine is a 348 installed for mock up.
I hope these aren't to OT... I picked up a set of direct drill Keystones a while back 15"x4" They could be late 60's or early 70's but I have...
You are correct that is a Bill Thomas fastback Chevy II in my avatar... The car in your article started out life with a Z11 427 in it before...
I am aware... I am not building a clone just my interpretation of someting that could have been build back in the 60's There were several Nova's...
Tired original 283 [ATTACH] Now the fun begins... [ATTACH] Now that wasn't so bad... [ATTACH] More to come...
I am in the process of building a 65 Chevy II wagon. I am going for a 60's super stock factory experimental look. The heart of the project is the...
I will be starting a build thread shortly.
This is great info... thanks! I am building an early style FX/MP type car similar to this... So I would think motorplates/midplates would not be...
Thanks for the reply's gentlemen! This helps immensely... Sorry about the confusion from the initial post... I should have been more specific...
Well... this is my first actual post to the H.A.M.B.! I have been lurking around for a while and posted here and there in response to certain...
Here's a pic of my junk... 65 chevy wagon and my 65 C10/parts shelf
Epic! You Sir are my hero!. I hope to make this trip in my 65 one day. Congratulations!!!
OutFreakinStanding!!! Thanks for great pics....
I will be there Saturday. Looking forward to it.
E&G Auto Machine in Wallingford CT. Frank is the best crank man in the state.
3/8" fuel line, narrow fan shroud if original, dual exhaust. Also look for voltage regulator only had the top two bolts with a rubber bushing on...
www.348-409.com These guys are the source for 409 parts... its a good bet someone has what you need... just post in the wanted section. GL!
Weldon is the best but get ready to pay. Aeromotive would be my second choice.
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