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Headed north early today to attend the Groundhog Gala in Sanford, FL. Stopped in Clermont and met up with Steve Caszeyka and had some pinstriping...
We cut part of the firewall bracing to accommodate removal of the valve covers. We also added some bracing to keep the support intact.
I'll post some closeups of how we trimmed the firewall.
I'm pretty sure that's what I have. This setup came.out of a 53 Chevy. To be honest, we second guessed ourselves when deciding on placement. The...
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Thank you for the help, advice on posting, and the encouragement!
The lightweight dummy block was definitely worth it. After using it to place and install motor mounts, the engine went in on the first try. Still...
The foam dummy is so nice.
Finished installing the rear today. Started working with the dummy block and figuring out mount placement and needed modifications to the fire wall.
I definitely know what you mean but we take a lot of road trips and the extra power will be nice.
After being out-of-town visiting my family in SE Texas last week, back at it this weekend. Started installing the '57 rear on Saturday. Hubby...
We pulled the hood. My husband is 6'3". Saves him lots of headaches. And the 235 does run fantastic.
My 53 with custom tongue and groove bed for grain. Also has a hemi put in new for the power needed to haul the grain.
Thanks. This is my first engine swap. Need the encouragement. I love learning more about my car with these projects.
Thanks
Ken was great. Old school pinstriper. Took the time to get to know me and the car.
Today we pulled out the rear and torque tube. Took the '57 rear out of the '47 (we started building that car a year ago and ended up putting it on...
I bought this '53 150 2 years ago. Traveled all over Florida in her. Drove out to the Roundup in Austin this last spring as well. Have done a...
Great article! Thanks for sharing!
A little more about my 47 Business Coupe - 61 261 Chevy - 30 thousandths over, Jahns pop up pistons, Bulldog cam, 848 head, beehive springs,...
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The ‘47 Business Coupe is my car. It’s got a 261 with some nice internal modifications. The 52 Belair is my boyfriends latest acquisition.
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