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Can I run a set of "camel hump" heads on my 283 without hitting something? .060 over and .390 lift (57 vette cam). Thanks.
I am putting a Camero T5 into my 52 Willys Wagon. The trans is rotated to the left (shifter is on an angle to the right ) so I need to use the...
I was thinking of putting a set of 305 heads on a 265 short block. Anyone know if this will work? Thanks, George
For everything so far the HAMB guys are great! One guy deserves a couple of gold stars. Went 25 miles out of his way to buy a craigs ad and then...
Could someone please tell me what color were the early chevy 265 motors painted? I have seen orange,red and blue. And were most of the acc....
Thanks for the info, guys. If anyone out there has a decal or patch they want to part with, let me know. Thanks again,George
Are there any HAMB patchs or decals available now ? I found an old leather jacket I would like to HAMB up. Also, can you paint on leather that...
I would use the 265 heads only for the nostalgia thing. Vortec heads will breath better than the double humpers, have hard seats and are $550...
As a non-computer guy, I have to ask: How do you send a Private message now? I really don"t want all my messages shown. Thanks, George
I have a Borg-Warner 5 speed out of a Chevy Monza in very good condition. Will it hold up to a moderate built 283 ? How does a T5 compare to the...
Does anyone know of a way to paint or anodize or etch or someway color stainless ? I want to do a few pieces in black. Thanks
[ ON the 283 rebuild, the 30-30 cam is way too much. You want the '57 Dontov cam . It will...
My old Jag had canvas covers filled with grease and laced to the springs. I replaced that wth teflon strips between the leaves. It rides better...
Try www.5speeds.com They have the info you want.
[ quote=Hoptup Jalop]long distance....hoptup jalop.........xl;) I traveled 10 miles.
Those are really nice. I think that the square shape would be great on SBC. If you would try a SBC version, I would take two pairs. Maybe some...
Sorry, I haven't figured out how to do pictures yet. But I did find a 14" stainless lid today !
I have a fiberglass bath tub I've been trying to throw away for 12 years. I also have 265 block with rust. Will let you know if it works. I can...
Walking down the aisle of one of the junk shops I hit, I saw what I thought was a 50's onion dome air filter. Great! There were several...
There is a good thread on this subject on here somewhere. It strongly advises caution on soft metals. You can completely dissolve some metals,...
The round vib unit I got from harbor f doesn't work well at all. I bought their green triangel media and left it on for 2-3 hrs. Should I be able...
If you were on a budgit, The Pentax istDl with the kit 18-55mm can be bought for under $400. It has done a great job for me.
Thank you guys for info. One of my local rod shops had a new takeout ZZ4 cam and let me have it for $20. It specs out at; 208/221 duration and...
Recently got a 1988 camero 305/5speed. for a cruiser combo. Took off the TBI manifold to be replaced with a Performer intake. I always checkout...
Hello from southern California. A question about brakes for my 55 Chevy. I have a 83 Caprice with big disc brakes. Is there a practical way...
You guys missed the joke. Reread those specs carefully!
Put the module in before you put the distributor in. Mine said "takes only 15 minutes to instale." It did not fit exacaly and took two hours on...
MY HP book lists compression with pp heads 64cc: 283 FT piston-8.6 305...
[q uote=NITROFC]Hummm ..how about a NOSR for $125.00......... Is that an oil filter? I have something that looks like that: has a roll of T P...
I would like to join the all. but want to change my user name before I join. How do I go about changing "George Jackson " to "Lord George" ?...
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