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Hi, Yeah my 3/4 ton sits level, must be like 1100-1200 lbs. Regards, Jim
Hi all, Not much done ti the car, scored a few complete 9.3's 2 58 Pontiac's and 2 Olds 1 64 not sure on the other but both shouldbe 31 splines....
Hi, Not going for a "gutted race car" more of Little lift in the front big rear tires, something a kid would put together back in the early 60's....
Hi again, Well learn a new thing everyday, either way the frame construction looks different, more like a boxed rectangle vs top hat shaped....
Hi, Ronf. You say Master, which I thought had A-arm suspension, but you in progress pictures show leaf springs or was that a temporary frame?...
Hi, Interesting about the front axle, but already coping NHBandit using 55-59 Chevrolet truck spindles on my 36 axle, Speedway sells a kit for 5...
Hi all, Well few updates on the parts collecting front. April last year bought a sedan parts car basically a tub that someone stole the roof...
Hi again, On the dual quad air cleaners it looks typical, those velocity stacks look thin but could be the pictures as stole them from ebay....
Hi again, The address on the dual quad air cleaners list Chicago, I was trying to get more information about them, so every now and then if I see...
Hi again, Saw these velocity stacks: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Regards, Jim
Hi, Nice 35, like the suicide doors, will be a while before I get it going, personal goal is to get it running and driving by 26, as have a few...
Hi all, Not too much progress, did get a 56 front axle/knuckles for the conversion, also a set of 3.90 gears for the Pontiac axle. Thanks for...
Hi all, Not much progress on the project, still collecting parts and pieces (Thanks again for the reams NHBandit) still looking for cheap 55-59...
Hi, Saw this last night and posted on V8buick https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1366671030891866/?ref=browse_tab [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Hi all, Well found another one, 57 Pontiac 9.3 100 bucks with a 3.23 gear, and discovered why this on is so badly rusted. The rear axle has a...
Hi, I was actually wondering if I could put a sleeve on the inside and then cut out the thin sections. Regards, Jim
May have to call, have a 63 Olds housing as well wonder if they would swap... Or if anyone has a extra 57 housing near Michigan Regards, Jim
Hi again, Fabcraft says it's permanently close? [ATTACH] So are they still a valid source for parts? Regards, Jim
Hi again, Wish that axle was closer, 11 hour drive over lake Michigan might not be the best deal. Here's some pictures of my concern, worst...
Hi again, I will have to grab a few pictures tomorrow. But basically really pitted where the u-bolts are. I need to move the perches for my...
Hi all, Been lurking for years now, always loved early Willys Coupes and never going to be in my price range. So last weekend found a 36...
Hi all, I have a 57 9.3 Pontiac axle and has a pin hole and rust pits where the u-bolts were and mud collected insider the spring pads. That...
Hi again, Saw these on ebay:
Hi, Sorry, but you're incorrect on bell housing pattern, there are 2 true distributor in the rear nailhead patterns. 53-56 322/264 pattern...
Hi all, Got some vintage Badger Dual Quad air cleaners and curious about what other speed parts they made and when, as don't seem to find much on...
Hi all, Thanks for keeping a eye out and hopefully my friend will get his car back and the thieves get what they deserve Thanks again,
Forgot Picture Thanks again for any leads Regards,
Hi, Posting this for a friend: " Hey guys, worth a shot to get more eyes watching for a somewhat unique vintage car, especially any of you...
Hi, 66 nailhead would be a 401 or 425 and if it has a carter it should be a 401 intakes are only avialable stock cast iron either carter or 1...
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