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Who makes the axles for speedway or who bends the tubes? For my 55 the straight axle sets it too high in the front, the 4 inch drop is close to...
Guy claims to be selling these old sbc forged pistons. He told me what they are, but I need some proof. He is a distance away and can't measure...
I sold this around year 2000. Used to be a drag car from the Chicago/Dekalb IL area. Curious if anyone knows what happened to it? I only owned...
OK, I followed the threads, and one person mentioned that it's an easy swap, just use chevy 265 exhaust manifolds. Well, I've had the rebuilt 283...
Would anyone know whether the body of a 1949 plymouth suburban wagon bolts on perfectly to a 1949 plymouth 2 dr. coupe frame? Are the frames...
I am taking my time buying 400 sbc parts to build a hot street engine. I currently have 11:1 TRW pistons for a 5.7 rod. I just scored a deal on...
I do not know this person, but though the hamb guys would think this is a pretty cool picture! Kurt 1958 Oldsmobile Star Fire - $800 (St...
This 1955 gasser was featured in Popular Hot Rodding in the 70s. Does anyone know who owned it and what ever happened to it? I just am...
I will attach some pics of my installation. Remember, these doors are rusty and have been buchered many times. Almost 80 years old now! The...
I don't know if this post will come out right, but a friend saw this on display and below is his email to me....... This is the 1936 Ford Coupe...
Have a 350-400 sbc solid roller cam made by Ultradyne. I have a cam card, but wish to know more about this cam. Rpm range, use, etc. Ultradyne...
Thought I would share my info with the hot rodders of Hamb:D. After dinking around with my newly rebuilt 55 291 desoto hemi, it seems to be...
2 questions: I have a 55 Pontiac with a bad engine, and missing its 3 speed manual transmission. I wish to drop in a small block chevy and...
Who has the ability to put this 15x7 size in a lathe, remove approx. 2 inches from the back side and reweld them together? How much should this...
Fellow Hambers, I'm in a bind. I hired 30 days ago a big name hauler (all auto transport) to transport a non running 55 pontiac for me. I have...
My 55 Chevy hardtop I just bought has been gutted of all the window regulators, tracks, window mech, etc. Rust bucket 55 chevy hardtops with...
I will try and keep this short. A year or so ago I flew to AZ (from IL) and bought a rough 63 chevy suburban for under $2000. I barely made it...
Thought I would share with you guys the new 55 I got from CA. After stressing out about the delivery, it's now safe in my Northern IL garage!...
I wanted to turn you guys onto this. I bought a pack of these light bulbs at walmart the other day. They say they take 26 watts, but put out 100...
After years of frustration watching American Racing fail trying to "repo" their famous older style 200s wheels, I have determined it's time to...
Saw this rare tunnel ram on ebay for sbc. Tried to make pics but they are too small. Here's the link:...
I'm picking up a 55 chevy hardtop that is missing the front bench seat. Do all 3 years (5, 6, 7) 2 dr seats look and mount up the same? I would...
I had a hood scoop on this 55 chevy of mine in the 70s. I want to find another one, preferably from a company that even made it in the 70s and is...
Can't help the excitement as I just bought a 55 hardtop project from CA (I'm live in Northern IL):p Car is complete body, trim and glass (no...
I saw this new tank and bought it on egay. Before buying it, I told the Iowa "Powerseller" I would buy it if he could also get me the sending...
For those that have done it, it must be a pain in the axx:confused: The reason I say that is it's too heavy and long for a standard engine stand...
Would there be a Hamber that would be able to spend 5 min and look at the body of a car for sale? I've got pics, but it's hard to tell sometimes...
Guy is selling a 2 door belair HARDTOP 55 chevy body. There is no frame with the body. If one bought a frame, should it be a hardtop frame? Or...
I am going to change out the hacked up firewall from my 30 Ford cowl. I located another one that is much nicer. How difficult is it to change...
I forgot to do this so I would like to formally introduce myself. My name is Kurt from Durand, IL. I'm a 1958 model and have been building cars...
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