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In search of some ideas on how to revive this 235…Recently picked up a 55 chevy truck that I’m trying to get going that seemed to be a ran when...
Just called over to cooks in LA. Talk to Paul over there and said no problem! Just gotta blow it apart and get it down there. Been in business...
A lot of shops don’t seem to want to touch this kinda stuff these days. I’ve got some fresh leads from folks on here though so I’ll keep at it. I...
I’ve called all over my area and seems like no one straightens them these days over here in California.
Welp the rear housing is bent. Anybody in central California have a 67-72 Camaro/chevelle 12 bolt housing laying around? Or know of a shop that...
So I found the rear end to be almost a quart low as well as it seems my piñon seal is leaking slightly as I can see oil spewed under the bed. I...
Santa barbara
[ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH] So I just used a square with a level real quick measuring off the backing plate bolts on the flange and the pass side...
Any ideas on how to bend it back? Maybe talk to a collision shop?
[ATTACH]Does seem to be the backing plate now that I look at it. I’ve never noticed any excessive drag but I’m assuming that could cause the...
[ATTACH] What’s your guys thoughts on this? I picked up this 49 gmc pickup project half done that already had this 69 Camaro 12 bolt rear end....
Looks like the speedway kit comes with the t-bird rack so that’s what I got
Appreciate the info I’ll check it out!
Also was wondering since I don’t have the bed on there’s going to be a decent amount of weight change to the rear once I set it on..will that help...
Getting to the end of my project and just working getting the alignment dialed. Truck has speedway mustang ii with drop spindles, triangular...
I knew there was a term I was looking for. Clutch chatter it is. Thanks
I recently picked up a 57 Chevy with a 235. Sometimes I get a really bad vibration throughout the truck when releasing the clutch. I noticed the...
Like a glove! Now just gotta figure out what yoke I need. Appreciate the help.
Gotcha, makes sense it’s from a 65 el Camino. So I would need a 27 spline fine yoke instead right? Sorry first trans swap
Dang. That 3 speed is from a 55 wagon I believe. Not sure if that makes a difference.
Picked up the Saginaw today. I had another 3 speed laying around so I measured. Looks like I’m gonna be damn close! Be cool if I can use this...
A Saginaw 4 speed just popped up locally for sale. Would that bolt up to the 235 also? As far as my internet research has found it should bolt up...
I’m keeping this truck simple and just around town cruiser. Yes, I know the granny gear is useless but I’ve had a bunch of these trucks with it...
So I believe I located a sm420 in AZ. Would anyone know the length that the driveshaft that will be required once I do the trans swap? The guy I’m...
Next question anybody near central California Or even PHX,Az area have a decent sm420 laying around? I know a lot of people replace them but I’m...
So if I find sm420 tranny and driveshaft from a 55-59 truck I should be bolt and go? Thanks for the help!
Hello, I just picked up a 57 Chevy pickup with the 3 on the tree and 235 engine. The tranny tends to keep popping out of gear and overall just...
What is everyone using for a glass bowl gaskets? Cork? Currently trying just a regular style 1/32” gasket but thinking I need to do cork. Having a...
Lol looking like it. Seems a lot of people haven’t had an issue so I was a little confused but I’ll do what I gotta do to make it work
I used the original bellhousing off the 216. I bought my short shaft water pump setup from Mother trucker(believe he’s on here) the alternator...
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