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The reason for limiting lift with a larger intake valve on a 283 is that the valve will hit the top of the cylinder bore. Even with a 1.94 intake...
What a great score. It makes me miss my old '39 Deluxe first car. Tom
Like the caption says I was also captivated by that Chevy back in '62. I still have my issue too.
You sure captured the right look for a '55 post (both of them). I'd like to see more photos please. Tom
Well said. I also prefer my old small blocks (265/283) to look like old small blocks. Modified Power Pak heads are a good choice. Manley may list...
We ran a lot of L79 cams in 283s back in the day. They do perform well but they don't really come on until 3000 rpm. They aren't as sluggish below...
Hey Wally, I didn't know that you were on here. Do you remember this '63 (from an earlier post in this thread) that was owned and driven by Ron...
I remember them and used to get their catalogs when I was much younger. My paper route only allowed me an AMT budget though. Tom
They sold those quad headlight conversion kits in J.C. Whitney. I remember them well. Tom
How's this one coming along? Tom
I had the same problem back in the '80s and quit painting for several years. The last few jobs that I have done didn't seem to bother me as much...
Lots of work but well worth it. Tom
That is a great barn find.
I like the red with scallops. It just seems to go with the period of the build. Tom
As far as I'm concerned you nailed the look perfectly. Now it's time to drive and enjoy. Tom
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