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I had the same transmission in a '50 Buick. I made my own floor shifter from a long 1/2" rod, two heim joints, and a short piece of angle iron....
My '51 Ford has "integrated" turn signals, but they are listed as as optional upgrade on the original invoice. About $17 extra, if IIRC.
And, it's a stick!
I saw a car with a set of finned aluminum Ford flathead heads with "ALLSTATE" cast into them years ago at Minnesota Dragways. They had to be from...
These days, most used heads are at least 50 years old. Anything can happen in those ensuing years, especially when most of them were in the hands...
The ACD museum is not to be missed. Also, right behind it is The American Car and Truck Museum, which is good as well. A few years ago, on my way...
Back when engineers ran the automotive companies, things were fine. Some time the last 75 years, the accountants somehow got into control, and...
I watched the whole thing and thought it was very good and informative. Much better than most of the "documentaries" on YouTube.
Of all the 6 cylinder Chevy's, I think the '54's are the best looking. You done good.
Cracked blocks are common. The guy I sold my second to last good 8BA block to had gone through 6 blocks before he got mine. However, cracks...
I thought the "555" was at the end of the part number. I had a set about 20 years ago and I seem to remember it that way.
Now, if you want to talk over-priced......
Those look great! Keep up the good work (except the e-Fire).
I was 7 in 1949, and I remember that everyone was impressed with the new style Fords, even my family. I find it odd, since my dad got a new '49...
Do you know what kind of vacuum is supplied by each port? (I would think one is for straight manifold vacuum and the other is for ported vacuum.)...
The only thing I would wonder about is the usable torque with the smaller displacement. Do you happen to know the weights of the respective vehicles?
The door handles and grille extensions tell me it's a 1950, if it matters. (Maybe it does, as Ford advertised the new '50 model as "better in 50...
At 83, I have learned one thing : You won't feel better next year. Do it now while you still can.
I can see myself driving this.:cool: (I am a bit more discerning than Anthony.)
Simply amazing work.:cool:
I too, would prefer the flathead. The fact that it's in a '32 rather than a Model A had nothing to do with my decision.:D Before I got old and...
That coil looks pretty dirty and oily. I suggest a complete physical cleaning of the ignition system.
I should point out that "Ported Vacuum" is a concept developed in the emissions era (post 1972) and therefore not traditional.
I'll take a guess and say the blue wire is for an external shift light.
The light is usually the white wire.
These days, with a hemi, it's all about the look. Which is why I have to wonder about the draw of the 392's. The only ones I would consider...
When the vacuum increases, so does the amount of advance. It stands to reason then that as the vacuum decreases (like when the engine is under...
As I understand it, only the earlier ('54 and earlier) timing cover/adapter uses the SBC pump. If you want a 354 or 392, you have to use the BBC pump
There are 4 different early hemi's. 1. Long bell 331 ('51-early '54). 2. Short bell 331 ('54-'55) 3. Short bell 354 ('56-'58) 4. Short bell 392...
If we are to take your approach,, we end up with a "chicken or egg" problem.
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