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Hi I have 53 Chevy 3 speed. Rebuilt tranny and I made sure everything was right location but it keeps getting stuck. What position is neutral? And...
Hi So I have I have 53 Chevy sedan with torque tube. I have 55 tri 5 Chevy rear end , do I need to mess with Pinion angle? Or just redrilling...
Hi I have for sale 55 Chevy rear end, 3 speed transmission and bell housing. Transmission has been rebuilt.
I have 53 sedan converting to open rear end. Still have 235 and I have 3 speed Muncie and the bell housing. I found a 55 rear axle as well. Now...
Hi Checking how do you id Tri 5 rear end? Gm stamped number 3725899 on the diff.
53 Chevy with oil leak in three locations. The collar, the ring and mating surface of the 4 bolts cover of u joint. Can the back end of...
Hi I have 53 converting to open driveline, found a good deal. 64 rear end from a Nova, schematics show a bit narrower 57 3/4” width. Feel it will...
So my 53 has Langdons 32/36 carb upgrade. It has sat for a bit with fuel in it. The other day if I apply the throttle quickly it’ll wanna die as...
Hi everyone I have 53 sedan, I have been in the works replacing my rear leaf springs, rear shocks. I have installed de-arched leaf springs. Mind...
So I have 53 Chevy sedan. My right leaf spring the main top one leaf spring has broken. I’m assuming these are still the original ones. Does...
hi everyone I have 53 sedan just bought some wheels. The rears are 5.5 width. Installing my skirts, on one side. Passenger side I am rubbing,...
Hi everyone My dad just picked up 63 Ford ranchero. We were hoping anybody has pics how they mounted the clutch pedal equalizer bar? The piece...
Have stock 235 manifold modified for split exhaust Heat riser removed.
Hi everyone I have 53 Chevy sedan. When I purchased a while ago, it came with different colors all the way. Grey body, black hood and blue...
Hello I have cast iron 235 exhaust manifold it has been setup for split exhaust $150 Complete set for column shifter on the tree. I was...
Hi everyone I have a 53 bel air with 3 speed manual transmission. On our last car meet I found a leak a small puddle under the car. When I raised...
Hi everyone. Need some advice how to keep my intake manifold a bit cooler. Currently I have 53 4 door bel air,that I just finally got it...
Hi everyone, Question can I use steel brake lines as replacement of the rubber oil lines? Currently I have 53 sedan 235 engine, which came with...
Hello Im having trouble figuring out how to adjust the hood to fender gap. I have been playing around by adding shims on right side fender by the...
Hi the indoor sunvisor mounts on ebay are listing for 53 chevy truck. Would these mounts work on 53 bel air 4 door?
Found leak at intake manifold using carb cleaner. Man,i sprayed brake cleaner same exact area, wasted cans and never found a leak. Are the...
I have 235 rebuilt for a carburetor i have langdons weber carb. I can idle only at 700rpm. I have vacuum gauge installed and my needle will sit...
53 Chevy with stock 235. My timing gun has a dial. What degree should I set it too for set timing on idle? Upgraded points to pertronix
Hello everyone, So I had my original engine rebuilt 235 by local machine shop. Reviews were great and had close friends taken their personal...
Hello everyone, I'm in need of some help. I have a 53 4 door. Engine just been rebuilt the 235 engine, and i am running my wiring for ignition....
Hello, trying to figure out how to get a non computer controlled distributor. ebay, Jegs, Summit I keep finding computer controlled. Is there a...
hello I am converting 53 bel air to a v8. The cost to rebuild original engine will be more than v8 swap. I need help what transmission I'm looking at.
hello, I have a 53 4 door bel air and i don't know how to adjust the doors. When I shut the door, they hang out a little. I have adjusted the door...
hows it going everyone. I have 53 bel air 4 door with still 235 engine in it. I have installed an electrical and used temp switch kit for local...
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