por-15 I brushed on por-15 after sandblasting my frame about four years ago. It took a while but the results were great, no brush marks and and a...
AZ, I'm just coming back from having double knee replacement surgery 5 weeks ago and I'll see if I can help you with some of your questions...
I went from a 235, 3 speed to a 283 with a 350 trans. I used the front mounts from the 235 to line the positon of the 283, then used an...
I am rebuilting my 1958 gauge cluster and wanted to know what was the correct way to rewind the speedometer back to 000000. Thanks for the help. Les
Need A Picture Of That Engine!! Andy, I'm so glad that you got yours and your sons truck on the road. It really looks good. I was always worried...
Andy, My prayers are with you and your family. I lost my Dad just this past December and I can tell you it was hard to handle, but time does...
I was 17 when I got my first car, a 1960 VW, in late 1968. I believe Nixon had just come into office. Parents didn't help out with any money, had...
I don't have a starter, I'm looking to find one. Thanks Les
I'm putting a 350 auto behind the 283
I'm trying to locate a starter for my 1958 V8 283. I haven't had much luck. It's a two bolt attachment to the block and the bolts are 2 7/8 inches...
First car a 1960 VW, 36HP, seventeen years old and paid $300 for it in 1968, $.025 for a gallon of gas, a quarter in the cigerette machine for a...
Thanks Nate, Your wisdom has helped!!!! Les
Nate. Thanks for the information. Help me understand what I have with the orginal system and what I'm planning to do because I'm no whiz when it...
I posted this thread in the 55-59 forum, but I thought I would put it here also to see if any of you could help. I'm installing a rebuilt 1958 283...
Here's what I have. A 1958 Chevy 283 V-8 out of a donator truck that has been rebuilt and I'm installing in my 1958 rebuilt. I'm removing the old...
I,m putting a 283 back in my 58 truck with a 350 trans, and wanted to get some feed back as to how some of you have mounted the tubular V8...
Bill, thanks for the info, I'll check to see if their still there, and Chiro, I've been keeping up todate on your progress, it's great seeing your...
Roll Pan Thanks Bill, look forward to the info, Les
rear roll pan Bill Hanlon, I've been looking for a rear roll pan with lights opening cut out. Do you know where I could locate one of these....
Andy, That engine looks good sitting in your truck. I'm really glad it went to such a a good home. I hope it gives that old truck many years life...
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