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Is there a special reason for combining the different years body and frame in the hot rod world? is the 5 speed unique and desirable vs....
thanks willie... i dont have many more pics as i am going to take a closer look. I do know quality craftsmanship and feel like I can judge that. I...
thanks so far... Id like more thoughts on value too if you have experience. I don't have a sense for the combo of years and features realtive to...
here is a picture of the car
Long time muscle car guy here.... I always admired hot rods but have never built or owned one. I am however a muscle car builder and have a deep...
Oil weight is correct. New retainer and gasket installed. Still leaks like crazy right down the shaft. Could the slinger not be functioning...
looks like it is coming from the weep hole as designed but just a lot of it! ill dbbl check the weight.
Tranny is leaking from the input shaft. Weeping from the hole that sits under the throw-out bearing. I assume this is by design to lubricate the...
thanks but my view doesn't have such a box. Where is it located? I don't see it anywhere. Thanks
can someone tell me how to create a new post? I am sorry to use yours to ask this question. I can only reply so it seems??? thanks
update..I finally installed the 57 6 cylinder. Now I have a bad tranny leak. I cant understand why I have so much leaking? Could I have overfilled...
Simply switch at the spindle or is there more work with the master cylinder etc? Left the rear 1938?
the more I contemplate this the more questions I have. the 3:55 ring and pinion discussions I always see talk about the work being done in the...
thanks jeff
im trying to keep the rear axel from the 38 and just switch the torque tube from the 53. Can I switch the 53 rear brakes/drums etc with the 38 and...
great! I don't want to go to 12 unless i'm forced to. Sounds like I don't have to, just put the 215 coil in place of the 235 and im good to go....
really? so there is enough energy in the coil for the engine to run normally? I assume making sure the timing mark is the same you mean the...
why don't I have to go 12 volt? I thought since the engine is id have to give it the proper volts? Thanks
So in the end here is what I am doing. I got a 53 chevy rear end out of a powerglide car. This is 3:55 ratio. I need to cut and weld the torque...
great thanks for the information
thanks did you do anything to keep it 6 volt or did you go to 12?
so... If I go the straight six route and I find a bolt in which is up to 1963. Can I keep the car 6 volt even though im putting an engine from a...
so here is the deal as I understand it. There is no straight forward solution. The rear end can be upgraded to a 3:55 BUT not by a simple gear...
Thanks KB it is my car. This was my original quest and had issues with the rear end. This is the first time I have heard of the 3:55 option via...
so the 54 brake suggestion above is being made WITH the 57 rear end then.... which keeps the challenge unsolved
I wish I could accomplish what you are suggesting. I cannot however change my rear end ratio or I would which has caused all of this reengineering...
great picture and will upgrade. I assume it keeps the six lugs?
I did not know that. does this make a big difference on the road?
So then skip the T5 and get a Muncie or some other 4 speed? This rear has 3:55 gears. I imagine this set up would make a huge difference compared...
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