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Hey there, the LeMans is actually 100% all original with 27,218 miles, one repaint, no body work ever and no rust anywhere, original bucket seats,...
This would keep me in the "good" with my fellow Pontiac gurus, they may kick me around if I were to drop the BBC in there anyways. The back half...
If I could find a wrecked late model Corvette, that would be an awesome swap for the rear, knowing what power G.M. is putting to the ground via...
Thank you for your input, the idea of doing just a rear-end transplant and conventional transmission and drive-shaft has been in my mind, and the...
Thanks for the input, but I have read that in 1963 they (Pontiac) had used a "beefed-up" version of the trans-axle, they even named...
That's a thought...the '64 actually has a conventional drive-train, I could sell the 454, build up my 421, or build another 389 like I had in the...
Hey Jess, thanks for the input, I believe I'll stick with the Pontiac power, and leave the whole drive-train alone...sounding like it's going to...
Thanks for your input, especially the 18" cheater bar on a 1/4" ratchet...that's about what it's sounding like with the idea of applying that much...
Thank you for the input, I believe you have the right idea on putting the 454 into something else...I'll start looking and keep the LeMans the way...
I have thought about running a conventional drive-train in the LeMans, and I totally understand the Chevy in a Poncho idea, I would catch all...
Thank you for the input, that much work would put me in the "dog house" for spending that much time in the shop, I spend a lot of time in there...
Thanks for the input, I actually thought about the Vette rear swap since there is so much room under there, out back. Be an easy way to keep the...
That's a very scary thought, never gave that any thought, other than possibly possibly turning the rope into a large pretzel...LOL, never the...
I think this would be the only way to get actual power from the front to the rear without destroying the drive-train. Thank you for your input, Mark
...but...I get it, I should avoid this one and shoe horn the 454 into something else... Thank you, Mark
Thanks Advance...I kinda thought I might get that...LOL ! Thanks again for your input, Mark
Help with suggestions on installing a 454 Chevy into a '63 Pontiac LeMans and keeping all the other original drivetrain...rope-drive and rear...
Hello all, I have been trying to write in other members boxes where they have something for sale, or looking for something. I get a message saying...
Hello all, I am new to posting and asking questions. I joined this site many years ago hoping to find others that have the same interest and...
...that;s what I'm thinking too,but then again I believe that's the same member that welcomed me with "open arms"...yea, right. I was was just...
Okay, thanks...that's the reason I mentioned being new to asking questions, I had no idea where to start a new thread as to get the responses I...
Hello all, although I am not new to H.A.M.B., I am new to asking questions and also looking for forums, and or discussions about engine...
I'm looking for pastor Doug Couch, he owns a "glass" '33 Willys Sedan Delivery I would like to own, help he out guys, and gals...let him know I'm...
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