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Perfect. Thanks!
Thanks, I appreciate it! I’m looking for a measurement straight up from the top of the frame where the body mount bolts up, to the top of the...
I’m in the process of replacing basically the bottom of my ‘38 Chevy coupe. A few years back I replaced the bottom “legs” of my firewall because...
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I sold my '53 and no longer need the spare front fenders. Make an offer. Local pickup only. Feel free to ask any...
I know it's a little different, but check to make sure the distributor is still tight. When I first put the small block in my chevy I had a...
I had a similar problem in my '53, the headlights would shut off and then come back on, and then as I drove more, they would almost blink. I...
I took the '53 out yesterday. Short drive, about 35 degrees and foggy. I can't wait for spring here in northern Illinois.
It's kind of a dumb question, but did you check to see that your distributor isn't loose? When I had the 235 in my '53 I had a similar situation...
That '53 is sweet!
There is a ton of information available about these swaps. Do a search here and check out 50chevy.com, there is detailed info on the swap and...
I replaced the turn signal switch in my '53. I bought it from chevs of the 40's or obsolete chevy parts, don't really remember which one. I had...
It's still a great show, even though it's gotten insane. I've been going since '04 and it's a not to be missed show and the show to end the...
If the doors don't open or close well, than you probably have a lot of work ahead of you. The wood probably needs to be replaced. Maybe the body...
I guess I took to long to respond and I got passed up. Good luck and have fun.
If your are serious, your best bet would be to find someone who has done all this stuff who knows what they are doing to give you a hand and teach...
I've ordered a bunch of stuff from them, good experiences.
my thoughts and prayers are with him
I used the ECI conversion on my '53. It's great, only thing I had to do was cut the tabs off like cretin was talking about in post #2.
Welcome to the H.A.M.B...don't mind the action on this thread. There is alot of good info and people on here. You'll be amazed by the work some...
I got a manual underfloor setup with a dual master that uses the stock pedal from ECI for my '53. It uses a mustang master cylinder for disc front...
You might want to try asking over on chevytalk.com too. There is alot of good info and people on there.
I had to press out one of mine, thought I'd be able to use a regular socket since they are slip fit and all, broke the socket apart. Not the best...
joliet was a good time on saturday, weather was awesome,but indy is still my favorite goodguys show. Drag racing next year will make joliet better.
55-57 rears fit, i've got a 55 in my 53.
I have a rebel gauge harness, and it was great. Next time I have to rewire a car, I'll be purchasing a rebel.
for me its gotta be a 36-38 chevy 5 window coupe, i'd love to have a sport coupe with the rumble seat, but I've only seen one of those in person....
I'm glad this was brought up, cuz I was wondering the same thing too. Thanks.
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