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Friend of mine says he's got a '20s Ford frame, wants to make a lightweight car, "basically like a motorcycle, but a car" he says? Anyway, he said...
'54 Chevy 2 door with a 283 and a posi rear. I've a 350 trans in it now and it leaks fluid when sitting. I was thinking about checking the seal...
I've been reading Kustomrama and all over the net and I can't seem to find what kind of caps were on this version of the car. Thanks![IMG]
Ok, fellers and gals. '54 210 2 door with a 283. Had a Hurst floor shift and buckets in it when I got it. Hated it so I switched to a B&M moved up...
Ok, everyone! I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, but I wanted to check before I do this wrong. If one is shaving the door handles on...
Sorry if this has been covered to death, but I was hoping to get a definitive answer. The popular thing to do when shaving door handles is to open...
Ok, guys. In my '54 Chevy 210 I'm running a stock 283 with a 2 barrel, and I'm currently using a 5 blade clutch fan that's working fine, but I was...
Sounds stupid, yes, but I'd like some ideas. I've amassed quite a collection of both little pages and full size mags over the years, and I want...
Ok! Sorry if I'm flogging a dead horse, here! My '65 283 had a pretty bad oil leak, and my father-in-law thought it was the stock oil canister...
Ok, fellas. This might be stupid, but here goes. On my '54 Chevy 210 I've been running '51 Ford tail lights with blue dots in the center for some...
Hey, everyone. I was just thinking about my options. I'd looked at prices for a set of polished bolts for the intake on my 283, and then I...
Alright, guys. I picked up an oil filter canister for a '55 Chevy for the soul purpose of using as a puke tank on my 283. I just figured I'd ask...
So, the 283 that we just put in my '54 210 came with a 2GC, as evidence of the tag on it. I thought it looked right, and I was impressed it had a...
Everyone, my '65 283 in my '54 Chevy 210 is leaking and I'd like to replace it this weekend. Do I need one with a THICK front seal or THIN front...
Hey, everyone! I'm switching the 283 in my '54 from an alternator to a generator. Yes, backwards, I know. Anyway the generator and regulator I...
'65 283, 2 barrel carb with a Delco single point. What's everyone using on theirs? Is Pertronix the best game in town, or are the offerings from...
Touched up my intake with some rattle can Chevy orange and the foil I was using to mask off my bolts came off and they got sprayed. I keep my hood...
Ok, we're having a bit of trouble setting the timing on the '65 283 that's in my '54 Chevy 210. I'd posted before about it running badly after...
Bodywork newbie here. I'd seen that these rings looked to be the desired kind because of the inner trim ring that can be taken out. Is this so...
'65 283 with a 2gc. Can I use a divorced choke style thermostat like on a quagrajet or does it have to be a choke stove kinda setup? Rather not...
Ok, trying to diagnose a power drain on my freshly installed 283 seemed to cause this on the intake. Any ideas what I need to do? Haven't tried...
A friend of mine heard a noise in her front wheels on her '62 Buick. She was tearing it down and this popped out from under the dustcap. Only one...
Ok, ladies an germs. I just replaced the plug wires on the 283 we just put in my '54 Chevy 210. Decided to back it outta the garage to wash it and...
We're wrapping up putting a '65 283 in my '54 Chevy with a 350 tranny and I have some questions: the blown up engine we took out had aq-jet, the...
So I've picked up a SWEET little 283 from a greybeard for my '54. It has Packard plug wires (that I'm in LOVE with!) and a points distributor. The...
Guys, in my '54 Chevy I'm swapping my engine (blew the 327) and I'm dropping in a 283. YEARS ago the previous owner told me he had the stock...
Guys, I have a 1954 Chevy 210 2 door sedan and I'm wanting to switch back to a generator. While doing my reading, I keep seeing that some models...
Alright, guys. My '54 Chevy 2 door is down with a blown head gasket. While I'm changing that, should I switch to roller rockers or leave them as...
Ok, not the whole car yet. But my father in law helped me put some scallops on the hood (after some bodywork) and get it ready in time for a show....
Guys, I'll be scalloping my '54 Chevy 2 door soon and have some questions. The car's already painted black, basecoat/clearcoat. Do I tape off the...
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