The Jalopy Journal
Update, the Tri-Power has been sold. I managed to get $2250 out of the tri-power so I'm back to scrounging for the "right" 389. Thanks for all the...
Yea, I see the light! I going to back out of the trade and maybe offer to buy the engine outright. Thanks for the insight everyone. Carl-
Interesting that there is no timing cover with the 1960 engine. My 336 is reverse cooling and the front motor mount is on the timing cover. My...
The 336 is pretty tired, burning oil and like to mark it's spot. I don't mind going through the 389 but didn't want to have to machine the block...
It's in really good condition...carbs are supposed to have been rebuilt. [ATTACH] Unfortunately the engine is about 5 hours away, guess I'll...
Agreed, I didn't see a ridge in the cylinder walls but don't see any hone marks either. The owner tells me it was "gone through" 25 years ago...
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I was hoping to not have to rebuild this engine and I realize it's hard to tell from photos, but how does it look? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Hey guys, My truck has the original Pontiac 336 with the 4spd Hydro-matic. I've found a 1960 389 with a 4spd auto and after some searching on...
Thanks, we'll definitely send some updates.
Thanks guys, I've started collecting parts and looking forward to this conversion come spring.
Hi Guys, yea that was supposed to be power brakes!. Thanks for the link! My fabrication skills are weak but maybe a combination of brackets will...
Hello, I've (finally) finished my power brakes / dual master cylinder conversion and I am ready to move on to power steering. The truck has a...
The old springs were just resting on the bump stops so this should be a vast improvement
Yea, a little embarrassing. Us computer nerds are not used to using force when something doesn't work lol.
Ooops, nevermind, they just needed more persuasion than I was ready to give. Got 'em though. Carl-
Hey guys, I'm replacing some bad rear leaf springs in my 58 GMC 100 and can't get the shackle apart to get the spring off. The new spring has a...
Excellent replies folks, and I am excited to fix / keep the hydro. So now I have a plan. I am going to find a 389 4bbl and rebuild it, redo the...
And give up those dual headlights and all that chrome? No way ya hippie! o_O
Yea, I've been severely counseled on the vette option lol. Not going down that road. So a few of you recommend going with a Pontiac block and...
Mopar, there are no vettes for me in the near future! Rusty, the Pontiac engine would have to be a pre-1961 because later engines are mounted side...
The 336 is front mounted so I was hoping trans-dapt would have some motor/tranny mounts available. My main concern is if the from cross member is...
OK, thanks for the responses guys, this is exactly the advice I was looking for. So I'll pass on the Vette lol, and check into a 350/700r4 with...
Hello, long time viewer, very few posts! I have a 58 GMC 100 Fleetside pickup with a 336 Pontiac 4 speed hydramatic. It runs and drives but there...
I picked up Castrol 10w40 and some hy-per lube Zinc additive. Pricey at $18 bucks a 12 oz bottle though. Thanks again for the input folks!
Thank you very much, I think the dipstick is the wrong one for the truck...shows no oil at all :o. So I'm going to change it and put the right...
Sorry everyone, but a total newbie here with a 1958 GMC pickup. It's got a 336 big block that I believe started out as a Pontiac 370 but has a...
Hey guys, a spur of the moment purchase got me started with a 1958 GMC Fleetside. It's a big window shortbed with a 336 big block v8 and a 4 sp...
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