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I just bought a 1940 Chevy businessman's coupe. My intention is building a period correct early 60s gasser. I have a 1962 Cadillac 390 cammed...
Fresh built 1962 Caddy 390 with 4 speed. Bell housing thanks to Speak Bell.
Further progress on my 47 torpedo not much rust just a little lead.
Just welded together some mounts for my 1962 390. The stock ones are at 45°. I cut some old Mopar mounts at 45° and welded together. Now they fit...
More progress..
My buddy is still a member. at 63 he is the youngest. To my knowledge they are still active.
I'm rebuilding a 1962 caddy motor for my 47 pontiac. I have a saginaw 4 speed to go behind it. An adapter bellhousing to mate the two is on the...
How cool! I'm working on the same model. Mine sat in the desert outside of Vegas here for many years. Did you have rust issues at the base of the...
Love the gas can fuel supply!!!
Re: #47 I know 'strawberry alarm clock" is a band and those old hammond (B-3) organs had an air pump. Sounds like they had to spin it by hand to...
Wow! I never expected all these cool posts. I remember as a kid going snowboarding with my dads friend charlie in his '54 chev truck. It had one...
I think a thread based on gonzo engineering and quick fixes is in order. Creativity blossoms when your stuck without wheels!:)
47 pontiac is named "Lucille" after the carwash girl in cool hand luke. C'mon safety pin!
My sincere condolences.
Thanks, the tech article on the base fab was very informative. I may fab a small top frame to fit between the floorpan and trans. None of the...
Does anyone have pictures or experience with converting a column shifted Jetaway (dual coupling 1962 Cadillac transmission) to a floor shift? I...
Thanks I'll keep my eyes open for a pair.
I'm gonna continue the search for a good trans. I opted out on this one. To many variables and headaches. Thanks for the guidance. - Wes <a...
This is a 6 bolt HD model, and after further reading I'm going to get it. I will be using an adapter bellhousing so a larger juice clutch will be...
I'll take a pic when she's emptied out. Just scored a '49 packard rear seat that will be in the rear. Maybe tub frame seats aren't the best but...
I'm picking up a 1957 pontiac 3 speed manual tomorrow. The repair manuals list it as a Muncie M13 HD. Does anyone know if this is true. Are...
I am thinking of purchasing a 1957 pontiac 3 spd transmission to put behind my 1962 cadillac 390. I know they are close, unfortunately I don't...
Bttt...
I'm going to attempt it. I'm gonna get the exact dims when I tear down my 1962 390 this weekend. I worked as a pattern maker for several years. It...
Von Hunter I believe was my bodyshop teacher at Benson Polytechnic in Portland. I know he had a beautiful 40s Chev and several spectacular vettes....
Welcome to the HAMB from Wes here in sunny Las Vegas.
Here's the pictures! Took me a while. I'm good with cars not cameras.
I've been collecting parts for my 47 Pontiac and have reached the point where I will begin cleaning her up and fitting the motor to the chassis. I...
[IMG] I dearly wanted a set of real WWII warplane seat for my 47 Pontiac Torpedo. Hearing I was without seats my 4WD building friend gave me...
Just sending a hello from Las Vegas. New proud owner of a 1947 Pontiac Torpedo 2 dr. I want to make it a period hot rod using only pre 65 parts...
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