 Dean50
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02-03-20 03:58 PM - Post#2785810
Added a stronger Edelbrock cam and a different bellhousing with an engine adapter we made. Painted the engine compartment while the engine was out and made new fuel lines. Powder coated intake and valve covers and ceramic coated the headers. New air filters, new distributor and MSD ignition. Hopefully have it running this week.
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tommy49
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02-03-20 04:44 PM - Post#2785815
In response to Dean50
Looking very good! 
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hpva
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 02-03-20 04:55 PM - Post#2785819
In response to Dean50
That looks great, good job.
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dsacton
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02-03-20 05:17 PM - Post#2785822
In response to Dean50
Nice! Sure wish I could be there when you fire it up.
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Dean50
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02-03-20 05:56 PM - Post#2785824
In response to dsacton
Oh yeah! Thanks, guys.
I'm hoping this cam will wake up the fuelie heads and those four outside barrels a bit more!
Dean50
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2D51STYDLX
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02-03-20 06:47 PM - Post#2785828
In response to Dean50
Purdy
Roger
1951 2 door Deluxe Bone stock, well not quite, bucket seats.
Broken hearts and dirty windows
Make life difficult to see
Thats why last night and this morning
Always look the same to me
John Prine
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rrausch
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02-04-20 09:24 AM - Post#2785859
In response to 2D51STYDLX
Nice job on the fuel lines.
1953 210 Convertible, 261 with dual Carter YF 966S carbs, P.S., Remote Bendix P.B. Booster.
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 RAM_51
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02-04-20 10:28 AM - Post#2785869
In response to Dean50
Nice that you kept it period Chrevrolet...looks like something GM might have put together; like something that engineering and design depts. may have collaberated on.
1951 Fleetline Preservation
'51 Fleetline DeLuxe, POWERglide 2-DR (Fathom Green)
'51 Styleline Special BUSINESS COUPE (Shadow Gray)
'53 6500 Dump Bed (Faded Red)
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Dean50
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02-04-20 03:40 PM - Post#2785896
In response to RAM_51
Thanks to all for the compliments. My son Aaron did the build on this.
Dean50
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one4dad
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02-04-20 06:10 PM - Post#2785909
In response to Dean50
Are you still running the enclosed drive line, just curious if the extra power is going to shove that original 3speed over the edge
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Dean50
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02-04-20 07:52 PM - Post#2785915
In response to one4dad
Yes, still torque tube and three on the tree with a PG 3.55 rear. I power it on gradually except when the tri-power kicks in and that's when it's already cruising. No burnouts here!
Dean50
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one4dad
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02-04-20 08:31 PM - Post#2785919
In response to Dean50
| Bill Wilson 50 styleline deluxe 2 door sold,- 51 styleline Deluxe 2 door ,'56 235 with dual carter webers on an Offenhauser intake, Fenton headers, 56 chevy rear end and 700R4 transmission. |
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Dean50
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02-16-20 08:54 AM - Post#2786633
In response to Dean50
Got 'er done. Drove back to my place the other day. Added an MSD ignition box under the battery tray and MSD coil. Couple of small details to do but it drove nice on a cold day.
Dean50
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Jeff1951
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02-16-20 10:44 AM - Post#2786648
In response to Dean50
Dean,
Looks great! Well done. I'm looking forward to seeing it this when the weather here in Detroit breaks.
Jeff
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tommy49
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02-16-20 11:48 AM - Post#2786656
In response to Dean50
Outstanding job, Dean! 
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Dean50
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Loc: Detroit area
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02-16-20 03:30 PM - Post#2786673
In response to tommy49
Thanks, Jeff and Tommy. Credit goes to my son Aaron. I'm happy with the way it turned out.
Dean50
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50hotrod
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02-17-20 11:36 AM - Post#2786726
In response to Dean50
Looks great. I really like the black.
You said you are running an MSD ignition.Is it the 6AL? If it is, I might be wrong, and the picture might not be showing the correct size, but the plug wires look small for that system. Also the coil wire looks stretched.
I had the coil mounted similar to yours and the wire came out part way because of engine movement. She still ran but was arcing and burnt the nose of the coil thru on one side. Only found it because I kept smelling something burnt under the hood. Cost me another MSD coil.
1950 CHEVY 2 DOOR 327 TRI POWER FENDERWELL HEADERS HEIDT FRONT SUSPENSION 700R4 TRANS 411 REAR
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Dean50
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02-17-20 03:29 PM - Post#2786740
In response to 50hotrod
Thanks 50hotrod. Yep, need a longer coil wire. It is a Model 6200 MSD box. I'll check about the plug wires. Thanks for the tip!
Dean50
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 GreatNorthWoods
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02-26-20 03:53 AM - Post#2787365
In response to Dean50
Love it!
Vern
1953 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe - 355 Chevy V8, 700-R4, 4-wheel disc brakes, Ididit column, cruise/tilt,'59 Vette Steering Wheel, A/C
1930 DeSoto CK Business Coupe- 350 Chevy Crate V8, 4-wheel disc brakes, TH400, S-10 Rear, Heidt's IFS, A/C |
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Dean50
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02-26-20 04:40 AM - Post#2787366
In response to GreatNorthWoods
Thanks, Vern!
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Dean50
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03-21-20 09:16 AM - Post#2789126
In response to Dean50
The main purpose of pulling the engine in the first place was to swap bellhousings from the modified '63 Vette in the top photo to a '62-'64 Nova to get a more natural position of the clutch arm (to 5:00 from 3:00). Made an adapter plate to mate the stock 1950 3-speed using an extra borrowed trans. Bending, bracing and lengthening the offset arm was needed and now the clutch action is much smoother than before. The clutch link action is now parallel like the stock '50 rather than angled down.
Dean50
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2D51STYDLX
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03-21-20 12:53 PM - Post#2789147
In response to Dean50
I got to ask what is the thigamajig between the coil and the rear carb ? I really like clean and simple, you guys nailed it !!!
Roger
1951 2 door Deluxe Bone stock, well not quite, bucket seats.
Broken hearts and dirty windows
Make life difficult to see
Thats why last night and this morning
Always look the same to me
John Prine
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Dean50
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Loc: Detroit area
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03-21-20 02:38 PM - Post#2789156
In response to 2D51STYDLX
Thanks Roger.
It's a Moon air breather, attached to the valve cover.
Dean50
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Dean50
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Loc: Detroit area
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03-27-20 03:46 PM - Post#2789578
In response to Dean50
Here's a short video of the Chevy idling with the new cam. It actually sounds better in person.
https://youtu.be/v_zVYwUs7xA
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 Keith_Knox
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03-27-20 10:02 PM - Post#2789599
In response to Dean50
Sounds good.
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