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I’m working on an original ‘51 Chevy 216 with the stock Rochester B that I’ve rebuilt. The engine starts, idles and revs great, and the car...
Thank you to everyone that called, I really appreciate the help!
I was so distracted by my new ARP intake bolts' snazzy 12 point head design that I failed to notice exactly how long they were until it was too...
1955, 1956 and 1957 all used different wire looms. I have the original for my '55, but they werent installed for me to see specifically which...
I'm a bit OCD, sorry. I'm torn on how to route my steel fuel line on my sbc. I want it to be smooth and subtle and as simple as possible. Any and...
I'm in a bit of a pickle. The application is a single Edelbrock 4bbl on top of my 265 SBC with a stock mechanical fuel pump. I'm trying to build a...
I found a factory '56 sbc power pack intake that I'm debating on using. I have the capability to machine an adapter for a newer carb but I'm...
My friend bought it new from what im told, but unfortunately he is no longer with us. Any history or info would be awesome. Thanks guys
I cant believe I never noticed this before, but the same part number fel-pro SBC intake gaskets (MS 9617) that I've used on every single SBC that...
I really don't care if you think this is off topic, this thing is a jaw dopper. 1 of 3 known rumble seat roadsters in existence. A total of seven...
Some of you may know that my '55 Belair was purchased new by my grandfather and passed down to me. Well, before the '55, as soon as my grandpa got...
I'm looking at getting this air cleaner for my '55 Belair w/265. I'm curious what an air cleaner of this size looks like on a single 4bbl and cant...
I'm in the market. I'm only aware of a few distributors... Speedway, Wheel Vintiques and Night Prowlers. They all seem absolutely identical so it...
What is the best dark or black colored coating/plating to use on exhaust manifold bolts that wont rust or corrode quickly? All that I'm aware of...
I recently picked these up from Patrick's, awesome guy. They're still in paint but they'll be getting coated in a few weeks. I mocked up the...
If square is the right term....I making some cuts on exhaust j-bends. I would like the cuts to be square so the pieces will mate and swivel as...
I want some opinions and experiences on exhaust manifold paint/coatings. I'm trying to decide between Calyx manifold coating, Eastwood factory...
I've searched all over for automotive style screw jacks/stands and cant find any. I've searched the HAMB as much as I have had time for and only...
I hope this isn't considered off topic... My shop is used for what most of yours would be... mostly wrenching but a fair share of cutting,...
Despite what the factory service manual and many individuals on trifive.com instructed me to do, unbolting the u-bolts and lifting the rear end...
Original rear leafs on my '55 Chevy. The outer sleeve on the front bushing is extremely thin and 100% bonded to the leaf eye. After going at it...
I installed a mini 3 gauge cluster under my dash (as ugly as I always thought they were :rolleyes:) so I could monitor my engine with some real...
Is it possible? I know it has a very specific style of torque converter, not available aftermarket. Can it be tweaked? I'm running a healthy cam...
What do I use to lubricate the cam when installing a new set of points in my distributor? And i do mean the lobes that the points rides on, not...
I'm fortunate to have inherited my grandfather's '55 Chevy. I feel lucky to have gained a great deal of knowledge pertaining to the quirks of a...
Here's an explanation of whats going on: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589697 I'm seriously considering the oil passage...
Backstory- A local heavy-hitter executive travels in style while on business. Instead of a private jet, limo, sedan or even commercial flight,...
I'll try to keep this short. Running a 265 in my '55. It was a donor motor after recent main bearing failure of the original. Re ringed it,...
I've acquired a small custom paint project on some aluminum. It's been years since I've painted aluminum and wanted to double check what I...
I was washing tons of carbon and grease off of a pair of assembled aluminum heads in my trusty parts washer containing Safety Kleen's recycled...
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