I removed the front motor mount on the passenger's side. I loosened the 2 side mount bolts and loosened the exhaust flange bolts. Then I jacked up the transmission and installed a 1/4" shim to...
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I removed the front motor mount on the passenger's side. I loosened the 2 side mount bolts and loosened the exhaust flange bolts. Then I jacked up the transmission and installed a 1/4" shim to...
Thank you Rick_L
OK. Thanks for pointing that out.
OK Rick L. I'll show my ignorance here. I have my car sitting on 4 wooden blocks so it is level like when I'm driving it. I put my angle gauge on the drive shaft and the transmission is 2 degrees...
I couldn't get a good reading on the carb without removing it, so I put my angle gauge on each of the valve covers. They each are pointing 6 degrees upward at the front.
The 350 crate engine in the '56 I bought doesn't sit level. It sits high in the front so that the 17" fan I'm using is very close to touching the bottom of the radiator with a sizable gap at the...
My '56 has a Griffin radiator that is 4 or 5 years old. I bought the car from an estate sale in another state. The car has 2,500 miles on it, and yesterday the radiator started leaking around the...
Ciadella Interiors in Arizona.
Welcome to the site from a Tri Five lover up in Iowa.
The 16-241 is the stock calibration metering rod used in the Edelbrock #1406 carb. The size is (075X047) The orange spring is the stock one for this carb.
Welcome from Iowa.
Welcome from Iowa. You have a great looking ride.
Welcome from Davenport Iowa.
Welcome from Davenport Iowa
Congrats on accomplishing your goal.
Welcome. You have a nice looking PU. Best wishes for success with your projects.
Another place that I've used is H&H Classic Parts for Chevrolets in Bentonville Arkansas. (479) 787-5575
I get most of my parts from Sam's Chevy Parts in Moline, Il. They specialize in 55-57 parts. (309) 797-5757
Our '56 has an aftermarket steering column that uses a center push button for the horn. Our car has an original looking (smaller diameter) steering wheel that uses the factory type horn assembly, so...
Nice ride! I like all the mods. That's a cool grille. It reminds me of the old Desoto ones used for customizing in the past. Could you post a front view of your ride so we can see it better?
'60 - '62 Corvette hubcaps.
I've found what I need.
Our '56 has an aftermarket dash cluster with tiny LED bulbs for turn indicators. They are located in the upper corners of the bezel. I have no idea who produced the bezel. I think one bulb may be...
Welcome to the group!
Liquid dish soap works too.