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Still working on my 56 wagon
Any updates?
I forgot just how much stainless steel trim is on this car. I see a lot of polishing in my future[ATTACH]
A little update for anyone interested.[ATTACH] Finally got my car back from paint and immediately started slapping on parts I have been stock...
I had to shift my engine back and raised it a little and I was able to fit some ram air manifolds right in there. It's a little tight but it works.
Anybody ever use the tank paint from Eastwood?[ATTACH]
I still like that white roof with candy apple red theme too just make sure to use the huge lil Daddy Roth flakes on it
Thanks brother! Have you figured out your paint scheme yet?
Just looked it up online and WOW I hope mine looks half that good!
Glad I am not the only one that thinks so. I feel kind of ashamed to say it but I saw that color on a 2014 Camaro in the dealership a while back...
Green isn't everyone's cup of tea but this will be my third green car. I cant seem to stay away :) At least it is somewhat popular nowadays!
Just got finished cruising through your build thread. I cant wait for more pics and updates. I love my Pontiac Blue engine because I really wanted...
I sort of did. I used a shift arm kit from lokar to keep my column shifter. But i have to modify the shift stops made into the column as they...
Oh I see... Pontiac engines are blue. Not too much I can do about that:) I will be swapping the heads out for some aluminum ones and the valve...
Blue?
Or flat black :)
Thanks. .. it's a newish GM color called synergy green.
Sorry about the air cleaner :) Its still has some metal work that needs to be done before I am happy with it but I think it looks cool. It seems...
Just a small update today but the body shop posted some pics of the paint. Thought I might share. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I know I am going to catch hell for this but I bought a little 90 amp flux core MIG from... Harbor Freight. Now with that being said I only needed...
Definitely liking that top color scheme
Those are the RM1 Dports from RARE.
I love jabbing the Pontiac traitors as well! I know everyone has their reasons but it better be a good one for me not to poke fun at you!
I am tying to restore the under seat heater in my 1956 Pontiac wagon to working order but I cant find the oval flexible air duct that connects the...
A couple more shots after I installed a few more items.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Well I finally got around to mounting the engine and trans in the wagon and thankfully it is rock solid! Not one millimeter of movement, really...
Yep, they are rare as hens teeth. I was originally going to rebuild my 316 but I ended up pulling it out and getting a 400 out of a Firebird to...
My 56 Chieftain wagon still had the original 316 in it and a very original looking 2GC on it. On a separate note I have a 4bbl intake off of a...
Well I stand corrected then... my price was including the exhaust and intake system as well though. In the end we all must do what the budget...
Doesn't it always! :) After spending $500 for the engine, $1000 at the machine shop, it took about another $800 in parts to be good to go but...
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