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THE LOBBY
12-02-2023, 08:52 PM
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Old school radiator shop master list.
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buds56
I used this shop several times Richard...
I used this shop several times
Richard Radiators Shop
2749 S Pleasant Valley Rd
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone : 540-665-0445
Forum:
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
09-06-2023, 11:59 AM
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3
Pinion yoke question,
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752
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buds56
Yes no problem I blew up my 56 rear and...
Yes no problem
I blew up my 56 rear and installed a 55 center section out of a parts car i had,
the 56 yoke went right on.
Forum:
Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
08-25-2023, 09:26 AM
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Turbo 400 tranny and flex plate/torque convertor/shifter/etc.
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420
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buds56
It looks to me like a Turbo 375 which is a turbo...
It looks to me like a Turbo 375 which is a turbo 400 with an output shaft the size of a turbo 350. If you look at the bottom of the tailhousing it should have "375" cast on it.
They originated...
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
08-10-2023, 04:56 PM
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1955 master cylinder
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993
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buds56
I used a 73 chevy truck master cylinder on my 56...
I used a 73 chevy truck master cylinder on my 56 when I converted it to front disc brakes.
I made a bracket to hold and support the cylinder in the stock location.
This is the only pic I have,...
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
08-08-2023, 09:31 AM
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rear wheel and tire install hints?
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1,019
Posted By
buds56
On my 56 I would unbolt the lower shock bolt and...
On my 56 I would unbolt the lower shock bolt and the rear would drop enough to install the tire.
If I recall it had 235/15's on mid 90's caprice or roadmaster station wagon wheels.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
07-29-2023, 08:04 AM
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TH400 automatic speedo gears
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512
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buds56
Here's a link that may be helpful. ...
Here's a link that may be helpful.
https://www.tciauto.com/speedometer-gear-calculator#400
Good luck
Forum:
All other Pontiac parts for sale/wanted
06-09-2023, 09:34 AM
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Help! I need a .030 over 3.250 main bearing set.
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531
Posted By
buds56
https://egge.com/product/main-bearing-set-207/ ...
https://egge.com/product/main-bearing-set-207/
They list them, don't know if they stock them, Good Luck
Forum:
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
05-31-2023, 08:15 PM
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55 wagon engine swap question
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7,887
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buds56
Use the 56 manifolds, the exhaust ports are...
Use the 56 manifolds, the exhaust ports are larger on the 56.
if you lay them side by side you'll see the difference.
They dump in the same location ahead of the steering box. Good luck
Forum:
THE LOBBY
12-23-2022, 08:59 PM
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Just heard Tony Faulk Passed Away
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596
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buds56
He was a nice guy, I sold him a couple rough...
He was a nice guy, I sold him a couple rough 62-4speed cars in the mid 80's, had some nice cars.
RIP
Forum:
THE LOBBY
10-12-2022, 09:42 AM
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I think I am losing interest
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14,679
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buds56
This " favorite part of car shows was the drive...
This
" favorite part of car shows was the drive there and back"
I too have lost my good friends to go to car stuff with, but it's still fun to drive them even if its a trip for an errand.
...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
08-30-2022, 09:18 AM
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Need Advice - Silverado Transmission Cooler
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2,501
Posted By
buds56
IMO the best thing you can do to get the temp...
IMO the best thing you can do to get the temp down in the trans is to install a bypass kit in the trans thermostat.
Until the fluid temp reaches 192 deg. no fluid goes through the cooler.until this...
Forum:
LS Talk
05-04-2022, 11:58 AM
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U-Haul engine in 25' truck?
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2,411
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buds56
We have three 550's with the V-10 gas engine,...
We have three 550's with the V-10 gas engine, 2013, 2017 & 2018.
They run well, get about 7-8 mpg.
They don't have the power of the 8.1 Chevy's they replaced.
The 2013 dropped a valve at...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-02-2022, 11:45 AM
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BURT is done!
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2,385
Posted By
buds56
Looks Great!
Looks Great!
Forum:
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
03-19-2022, 08:27 AM
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39
Swapping king pins for balljoints 55
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7,425
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buds56
My experience with 56's I had. The first...
My experience with 56's I had.
The first one I got was a bit rough, I cut the frame and put in a 77 trans am subframe, it actually fit pretty good for track width. The engine was going to sit way...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-10-2022, 05:32 PM
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98
Paint jail, who's with me?
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13,616
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buds56
Latest project 67 GMC 400 Pontiac powered was in...
Latest project 67 GMC 400 Pontiac powered was in jail for a year
Forum:
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
01-25-2022, 08:07 AM
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1960 bonneville heater question
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971
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buds56
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Forum:
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
01-11-2022, 09:08 PM
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Please help a Pontiac Newby
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Posted By
buds56
If it was me, I would use the original 55...
If it was me,
I would use the original 55 trans,
The 59 engine will bolt right to it, the 55 flywheel bolts right on.
you won't have to change the shift linkage, crossmember and mounts,...
Forum:
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
12-17-2021, 09:26 AM
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Headers for 55 Poncho wagon SBC
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buds56
In my opinion I think fenderwell headers would be...
In my opinion I think fenderwell headers would be easiest.
The Steering box is really in the way to the point the factory Pontiac manifolds dumped down on the front side of the engine on the...
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
11-14-2021, 09:52 AM
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'55 only hydraulic lifters
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2,815
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buds56
What is the difference in the 55 lifter from the...
What is the difference in the 55 lifter from the 56 &newer?
I see they are different part numbers,
I thought the only valvetrain differences was 55 had adjustable rockers, Different rockers,...
Forum:
Other models Pontiac Tech
10-06-2021, 04:41 PM
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Pontiac Swap in a 62 GMC
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buds56
I put a 400 in my 67 GMC with a 400 Turbo ...
I put a 400 in my 67 GMC with a 400 Turbo
Started as a low budget 60k mi. engine and a quick fun project
Used the frame mounts from a 73 -87 chevy truck with the clamshells and the engine mounts...
Forum:
61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
09-12-2021, 08:12 AM
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25
61-64 Pontiac Scattersheild? Will Lakewood 15100 fit?
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4,724
Posted By
buds56
I believe if it was me, I would find a 1960...
I believe if it was me, I would find a 1960 block, get it machined and stick your parts in it and chalk it up as experience. Good Luck
Forum:
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
08-20-2021, 07:28 AM
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You 55 & 56 guys.
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1,213
Posted By
buds56
In front of the Generator Belt
In front of the Generator Belt
Forum:
THE LOBBY
08-13-2021, 07:16 AM
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44
Useless warranty
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6,118
Posted By
buds56
Even if you had an extended warranty it wouldn't...
Even if you had an extended warranty it wouldn't get fixed in a timely manner.
LG is terrible for service and repair, I bought a LG refrigerator ($1500) with a 5 year extended warranty 2 years...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
08-12-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies:
190
While working in garage wife had massive heart attack
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29,320
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buds56
Thoughts and prayers sent your way
Thoughts and prayers sent your way
Forum:
61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-23-2021, 11:41 AM
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17
Transmisiion slim jim problem
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3,558
Posted By
buds56
I would check the lnkage from the carb to the...
I would check the lnkage from the carb to the transmission, I believe when the pedal is floored the rod on the trans should have no play in it. Good luck
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