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Put together a 406 SBC, nothing crazy, just an all forged low compression motor for my 47 Ford. Motor is on the stand and hasn't had water in it...
Little bit of a background behind my question: I've got 1963 Galaxie 500XL front buckets in my 1947 Ford Coupe. It also has a stock '47 rear seat....
I was getting ready to order the SFI specs rulebook for an altered. I was told to build to 10.2 specs by the chassis guy in our club and by...
Does anyone know of a reference chart for bearing numbers, or bearing sizes for a pair of American Racing 12 spoke spindle mounts? I also need the...
I was at the Pontiac Nationals last year and asked a rep at both Performance Years and Ames if anyone repops floor pans for the tri five Pontiacs....
I know it is a question with many answers so let me clarify. I have to replace inner and outer rockers on a '55 Pontiac. Luckily they are the...
a 2 door '61 Dodge Phoenix. At first I didn't know what it was but from 50 feet away the roof line looked GREAT so I had to inspect. All the trim...
Looking to throw a little more shine on the purple poncho ('54 Chieftain). I was looking at the '54 210's trim around the windows on the doors,...
I lost some info I saved on a company that made 5 on 5 spidercaps and can't remember who it was. Anyone know who I may be talking about?:confused:
I say almost because I'm having a hard time locating trim clips. All stock except the paint, lakes pipes, peep mirrors and the unknown visor....
I want to convert my 6v system over to 12v but would like to keep the battery mounted on the driver side inner fender. Does anyone make a 12v...
I think I need a set of tri-five rear leaf springs but unsure. I need to know some measurements for the tri-5. My springs are 2" wide with an...
I've got a guy coming over that wants to do some trading. I told him I need an aluminum glide and he says he has one from a '64 Chevy II that was...
Nothing major she just needs some help with a swaybar. One bolt is MIA and she needs a hand getting the other end off so it doesn't drag. A quick...
I purchased a NOS CAE axle for a future project. The sticker says CAE Racing Products San Diego Calif. I did a Yahoo search and really didn't find...
I've been looking at some trim for my '54 Pontiac that goes on the front fender behind the wheel opening. Seems to be a pretty rare accessory for...
Got rid of one project, finishing up another in the next couple of weeks. This winter will be working on the gasser for some summertime fun in...
The radiator in my stock original '54 Pontiac Cheiftain started to leak. Instead of taking it and having it recored I was wondering if a '54 Chevy...
I have been building this thing in the driveway with the help of some friends in the true spirit of an original gasser. Minimal funds, hands on...
What I need is a tierod end that has a tapered hole instead of a stud. Why? I found a steering arm for my 525 Saginaw box with the right...
I've noticed that Jeg's and Summit are starting to offer up more of an aftermarket selection of axles. In the past I have always needed an axle...
I have 2 TH-400's and one is a short tail the other is a long tail. The short is a '67 chevy, the long is a '68 BOP and what I need is a short...
This question is for the real Pontiac and Olds gurus. Will a center section from a '55 Pontiac bolt into a '46 olds housing? Are the axles the...
After doing some research about setting up a straight axle I have yet to get a straight answer on shackle placement. I have seen the shackles on...
Looking for king pin diameter for a '54 Pontiac.....having evil thoughts looking at the econoline axle (.750 diameter) sitting on the floor and...
A friend has this rear mounted in his truck that he just picked up....any ideas what it may be from? I told him I'd post it here and with the...
I picked up a complete econoline axle and was going to put disc brakes on it....not sure if I should go with a kit or piece/part a few different...
I now have accidently become a Poncho collector. I picked up a really rotted out 55 Pontiac 2 door sedan. I'm heading the gasser nosebleed route...
What's the deal with this tranny supposedly unique (dual coupler) and desireable for a gasser due to the steep 1st gear? I may be getting one and...
I have no idea what the stock motor out of a '55 Pontiac is worth. Unknown miles, will fire but will not idle or stay running, tranny condition...
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