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Did u get the bellhousing and trans figured out ? That engine n transmission is from a 55-57 . Chevy went to a open type driveshaft in 55 . All u need to make the original trans work is a 54 or earlier bellhousing the trans will bolt up to bellhousing then n u can keep your torque tube driveshaft. There’s still quite a few 54 down Chevy’s around that u could get a bellhousing off of should be pretty cheap actually. U would want to get the trans n driveshaft located properly before welding motor mount brackets onto the frame with it being a torque tube type ( non adjustable)
I'm restoring a 54 chevy myself and have a question for everyone that also has a 54. I totally rebuilt the front suspension and seem to have a problem. The upper control arms (A-Arms) are resting in the down position on the rubber stops. I don't see any movement at all, I can jump up and down on the frame but don't see any movement. The body is off the frame but the engine is installed so I would think there would be enough weight to load the springs somewhat. Anyway, is this normal ? does anyone have any ideas ? Thanks in advance.
@13:24 did these parts come included with the bumper as a part? Could you possibly share the name of these (2) parts that go at the top of the bumper. I'm having trouble finding a traceable name for these parts online! I've found everything else. That would be a great help. Thanks so much!
Finaally a video that just shows me how to DO it! with a good angle too. Great video with minimal talk and more tutorial. Thank you!!!! I'm about to DIY my own car instead of taking to the shop. Save $$.
Hello I really enjoyed your video on the distributors. I have a question on a problem I am having. I have a 1950 Chevy 4 door sedan that has been sitting for 47 years, my friend got the motor running and I fixed the brakes. After I got the insurance and license plate, I was ready to take it for a ride but as I pulling out, I heard a squeaking sound form the engine compartment. I checked and the distributor was shaking but the engine was still running as I held the distributor the shaking quit but as so as I let go it started again. Do I have a bad vacuum advance, or? the engines accelerate fine just the shaking of the distributor and vacuum arm moving back and forth. Jake.
It sounds to me like you don't have the distributor properly seated. That happened to me once on an 86 ford . Be sure it fits into the oil pump finger. Sometimes it's hard to get it in just right.
That is a 55, 56 or 57 block. Could be car or truck. Car had hydraulic lifters and truck had solid lifters. Some truck blocks can use hydraulic lifters and some can't. Block must be drilled so all the lifter bores are connected. Car blocks car use either type of lifters.
I really appreciate this video. This is where I'm at with my 51 pick up and I'm really struggling. This should help me as I've seen the error of my ways in your video. Thank you.
I have a 54 Bel Air that I am working on as well. I am going more custom than restore but, I have done some pretty extensive research on parts and the websites that have them. I know there's not a lot of places that carry early bel air parts so it's taken some time to get them together. I have things like new glass (I'm going with a smoked tint for mine), body to frame rubber isolators, weather stripping, new brake booster, and more things that are for my build like steering column, steering wheel, new gauge cluster, one piece window tracks for front doors, power window and lock kit, electric windshield wiper motor, third brake light, crate v8 for under $4k, independent front suspension with power steering, four link rear end, flush mount door handle, and a couple more things that will make it more extreme.
I think you may be using a later model truck motor. This link will get you started. www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/bell-housing-for-235.657352/ That site I believe will help you throughout your build.
