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Hi, my 1955 Poncho with 287 CI engine has chevy rockers that were installed! Causing a bit of a pain. Can anyone provide the actual Sealed...
Thanks Buddy, that is kind of what I was afraid of! Will try and get a new one fast.
Hi, I have changed my generator over to a 100 amp alternator as I was sick of the smell of the smouldering regulator. The problem that I have now...
What a great build. Thanks for sharing.
Check it out again, evaluate cost to just get it running and safetied and then make a decision. It's defintely cool.
Will do. Mine will start in the spring again as I just put her in storage for the winter.
I'll let you know. Hopefully no problems:eek:
Yes, both Bendsten and Wilcap have addapters that use a Mopar 2 bolt starter. I just received my Wilcap adapter for my 287 Pontiac motor (using...
I just got my Wilcap adapter today. Assembling all of the components - got the Mopar starter, modifying the 2 barrel carb to accept TV and...
It's awesome for a 19 year old kid! Kudos to your parents for raising someone with the appreciation for vintage steel.
Great job and I love the time you are taking to bring her back to working order. Keep us posted.
Welcome from Hamilton, Ontario! This is a great place to belong
Any input on how to make a negative ground type tach work with a positive ground car? I just picked up a Sun Super tachII at a swap meet. Didn't...
I love it! Great job, that thing is killer!
Can anyone recommend a tach (thinking column mounted) that I could put on my 55 Pontiac Chieftain? Maybe 4" diameter max. I will be moving towards...
Glad that you are okay. This is the time of year that everyone is looking to sell their projects. Find a suitable donor vehicle and transfer all...
Some shots of the line. I was wondering why that wheel never seemed to grab!
All the brake lines on my 55 Pontiac were replaced except for the front drivers side. Went to remove last weekend and the end just stripped at the...
Welcome from the Hammer! (Hamilton, Ontario)
Welcome from Hamilton!
I have had the Miller 211 for just over 2 years now. No regrets - great welder.
Here's my 55 Chieftain's compartment - original 287
I have 15" wheels on mine - my brother thinks they are from a suburban. They have the Pontiac script hubcaps. I have a set of '60 Caddy hubcaps...
Thanks for the great details! I will definitely look into the adapters. The tranny adapter that I have ordered for the 200 4R is equipped with a...
I have an original 4 barrel intake for a Pontiac 287 motor (currently, the 2 barrel set up is sitting in place on my motor). The original Carter...
I have the stock 287 in my '55 Chieftain Catalina. You cannot just bolt in anything except the original Hydramatic onto that block - from...
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