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[IMG]Hers my '56 Customline [IMG]
Thanks, it does have too much oil in it. Im gonna get a nice open element and put that POS up on the shelf. You guys are great ! It barely even...
Stock carb. You know, I took the crappy oil bath breather off and the car ran 95% better. Still a little popping, but way better...
Hi guys. Im planning on an engine swap next winter, but for this year after Hamber opinion Im running the stocker. Its all stock 272 3spd with new...
From a 56 owner to another... Pics please !
Welcome to the HAMB ! From a fellow 56 owner. Nice car !
Ok, Ive built a few sbc engines in my day. The Dart heads are great on a 327, the dual quad intake, will look cool, but only complicate your...
Great info. Im about to do this on my 56. Thanks RayJ53 !
Hopefully we will see some of you there ! Hoping to get a "crew" together from great lakes gearhead to COBO for the show.
The set up you have will work, but in my opinion you should have run 2 singles from the regulator, (dual outlet reg) then 1 up to each carb. The...
Welcome from Ontario Canada !
Great info !
Nice work man ! Gonna be sweet.
Up here in the great white north - any automatic is called a slushbox. No intent to offend.
Farmalldan. I take it you like old farmalls ! I love em too. As for the 3spd- Id like to at least try it. Im not gonna race this car, just get on...
I just saw it run in the ol galaxy. It starts right up and didnt seem to smoke. Now, if we can just come to terms.....Im going back this weekend,...
Thats what I wanted to hear ! Im gonna go see this engine/trans and hopefully it will all check out. I will keep you all posted !
Hi guys. Ive got a 56 customline that needs a power upgrade. Ive just been told about a good running 390 z-code with auto for sale. Will the 390...
Very nice !
Near Windsor Ontario. Thanks gents !
Thanks Pete ! One of my other projects is an 87 vette, where Ive had to swap the TPI, harness and ecm in. Im in the "tuning" stages right now...
Thanks Jim. I got a set from I believe a t-bird with the car- and yes all the expert info IS a great gift !
Thanks Jeff. Thats what I need to know. By abuse, I meant once in a while, laying some rubber and maybe a burnout or two. Thats all. No 5000rpm...
That looks great #1 Ford fan. I see you changed to power brakes too !
Yes- great group guys. Now- what do I win?.......................
Retro Jim that is just plain old 88 iroc blue and a silver in enamel. Under the hood( for now) stock 272, 3spd converted to the floor from the...
Im having trouble finding any info on the rear end in my 56. What exactly is it? It's different than a 9inch, and not an 8 inch. What exactly is...
Thanks guys. I think the painted bumpers make the car look shorter. I gonna try a larger pic. Im gonna have to try the insert image option, since...
Thanks so much retro jim. I had a lot of trouble finding info on my 56. Now Ive found this group and feel alot better knowing Im not alone....
No ! Thank ME ! LOL. Congrats on the 700.
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