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Ok. I will talk to the builder about this. Thanks.
It goes into 2nd gear almost right after take off, so I don't think it's a kickdown problem. I also suspected the modulator, so a bought a new...
No, its not. Tried going manually 1st, 2nd and then drive. No difference.
Tried the extra vacuum...still no 3rd gear. With the extra vacuum I have almost 20" on my vacuum meter. That should be more than enough for an...
Ok thanks. Yes, since 1 - 2 is working it's probably something else than vacuum issues. I will still cross my fingers and try the extra vacuum.......
Hi, I'm running a chevy 53 235ci with a th350 auto. The tranny was just rebuilt by the local trannyguy (been doing auto trannys for 30+ years)....
They are around 21".... If anyone is using this kit, please post a similar pic of the tire location. Thanks.
Ok, Thanks! I will measure tonight.
Hi, Just installed the Walton/TCI 4-link kit on my chevy 53. Seems like the axle is sitting further back the the stock one. The "arms" of the...
Great lookin ride! I really like the stance of this thing. Ol' skool cool! Whats been done to the drive train? How much is it dropped? Perfect!
Man, that car looks perfect! I gotta go down the garage and continue with my car. Inspiration...here I come. Thanks for posting the pics.
Ok, Thanks Bowtie Brown. I'll just google John then and probably find the car....NOT? :-)
Hi, Any info on this car...or even better, some pics? One of the coolest 54 chevys I've seen on youtube!...
Nobody using the walton 4-link?
Hi, Anyone got pics of the walton 4-link for chevy 49-54? Thinkin of using it for my Chevy 53. Seems like the one with bags might be a problem...
A 3.08 rear together with the th350 would, according to my calculations, give me ~15% lower rpm when cruisin and ~17% higher rpm at take of...
I have Firestone 6.70 on 15s. I think they have an overall diameter of 28.58". Got the 3.55 rear with the PG now. Won't the th350 have the same...
Yes, I've also heard that. The problem is that the ones I've found have a rear with 3.42 and that is almost the same as I have now (3.55). Looking...
Hi, I'm thinking of replacing my cast iron pg with a th350 in my chevy 53. The rear I'm looking for is a 70s Nova with 3.08. Anybody runnin the...
Ok. Thanks for your comments. Seems like this will be a more expencive thing to do than I first thought. New transmission, new rear and most...
Hi everybody, I am building a 53 Chevy 210. Currently it is equipped with original closed driveline, Powerglide, Blue flame 235cui, fenton...
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