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I own a 40 Ford Tudor that had a flathead but I wanted a little more power so I installed a Chevy 283 with aluminum bellhousing and a T5 14 spline...
I have a 40 2 door with a 53 engine and trans. it has the steel flywheel cover. I have been reading about converting it to an Chevy S10 5 speed...
I just got a 64 Pontiac 389 engine and slim jim trans that I want to put in my 53 Chiefton. I currently have a 55 287 4 bbl, I used a 59...
I was wondering if other ring and pinions will go into my 53 Pontiac 3rd member. I want to upgrade the rear end ratio to a 3.07 or something...
Excuse my ignorance but how or where are the timing marks on a 55 Pontiac 287 V8? I see a small pointer but no real timing marks. It's running OK,...
I have seen ads for different types of single stage paints, so which is better for an amature to use? Enamel or Urethane? what is the difference...
Can somebody help me on this? Hi guys! Does anyone have a picture of how the wiper cables go on the drum on a 53/54 Chevy or Pontiac. I made the...
Ok, I have a 53 Pontiac with stock steering linkage, and I have a 68 Chevelle power steering box mounted, but I am having trouble finding a pitman...
Well I've been playing at getting my 53 Poncho together and putting a fresh 55 287 Poncho engine in it and ran into a bunch of clearance issues....
I have a 53 Pontiac body and I am trying to install a 55 Pontiac 287 but ran into some real clearance problems. The clutch linkage hits the side...
I have a 55 Pontiac engine, bell, etc, and I tried to mount up my 53 3 speed tranny and it locked up everything. Engine wouldn't turn and I did...
Well, I know some of you have heard this before but I can not find specs on the 55 Pontiacs flywheel. I am now the proud owner of 2 55 bell...
Here is the story. I bought an aluminum schieffield flywheel that is 176 tooth and set up for a 10 inch clutch, for my 55 287 engine, but it binds...
I have a 55 Pontaic engine and I got an Aluminum flywheel that is 176 tooth. I am using a stock 55 bell housing and starter with this Schiefield...
Just thought I'd remind everyone in or around the Arlington, TX area that the swap meet that is usually at the ball park is now around the corner...
Does anyone out there have a set of motor mount fro a 55 Poncho? I need all 3 front, and 2 trans for a stick. Got a source to try, except Kanters...
I started tearing dowm my 55 Pontiac 287 and behind the timing cover are 2 large water outlet type holes that aren't opened. What would happen if...
Flat-Top Bob at Owens Salvage fixed me up when no one else had the part. I needed a front motor support brack for a 55 POntiac engine and darned...
I am putting a 55 Pontiac engine in my 53 Pontiac, Now I've got a 55 bellhousing, a 53 trans, and need a 10 inch clutch and pressure plate to make...
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