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Back story... Got a 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Hearse, original straight 8 is dead, removed it and want to swap in a SBC. Does ANYONE make a motor...
I bought a used Edelbrock AFB. I've watched youtube videos on how to clean and they always say "be careful which cleaner you use and refer to the...
I want to run an Edelbrock 2701 EPS intake. I'll be bolting it to a set of factory GM iron heads that have the EGR ports as the factory intake...
Tried a search but nothing came up for steel...Replacing the steel head gaskets in my rod, is there a sealant/spray to use? I've never torn an...
I started a thread yesterday about adding power steering in the "technical" section. I got one reply, and when I came back a couple of hours I...
Admitting right up front I've never replaced valve seals before. With that out of the way, The seals I'm doing are off an '86 305 chev. The seals...
I pulled the heads off my '86 305 and found steel head gaskets. The gasket bore is about 3.82(ish) and they're about .018" thick. For the life of...
A little back story.... Swapping a '86 305 into my '54. The engine I picked up (running/driving) has 170K km on it. I'm not exactly sure the cam...
I scored a deal today from a co-worker. I got an Edelbrock EPS Performer intake and the Edelbrock 1405 carb for what I hope is a sweet price....
1954 Pontiac hearse that has 10 leafs per side. I have 4" x 2.5" x 5/16" wall square tubing and new extended "U" bolts ready to go. Being a cheap...
Looking for a vendor/company that will supply clutch assemblies for a '54 Pontiac with a straight 8. Anyone?
:confused: Anyone have any suggestions on what to use for gasket material that wraps around the pedal shafts where they pass through the floor? My...
Are these things dependent on good voltage to run quietly? I had a Holly "Red pump" in my car...sounded like an idling chain saw. Switched to a...
And yet another years show passes at Reynolds...and as always, it was quality unsurpassed. Lots of quality privately owned cars were in attendance...
I'm using my factory gauges on my '54 Pontiac. When I bought the car there was no fuel tank in the car. Is there calibration screws on the fuel...
Heres my situation...I may remove the entire rear axle from my '54 pontiac as it has 4:10 to 1 gears in it. And then replace it with a modern day...
"Elvira" I've been working hard on this car for a year most every night and weekend. Finally got it on the road after many trials and...
Not new to old cars, just new here... I've owned various classics over the years. Bought and then (stupidly) sold a few desirable cars. At...
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