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4SPEED427


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Mine used to be a glide................
Then a TH350...................

Now we got 4 gears, 3 pedals!!!

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

Mine used to be a glide................
Then a TH350...................

Now we got 4 gears, 3 pedals!!!



 did you change  your column ???

would  have to find  a 4 sp.  column

i have always been sensible  to keeping it original  , so  i will be thinking  about it  for another 10 years   lollll



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1965  CHEV  BEL AIR   230   3 SPEED

I LIKE THEM PLAIN , I LOVE BENCH SEATS , POVERTY CAPS,NO TRIM.

I HAVE  THIS THING  FOR  A 4 DOOR 65  BISCAYNE  6 CYL  STD  DONT KNOW  WHY ?

 

 
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Carl Stevenson wrote:

Mine used to be a glide................
Then a TH350...................

Now we got 4 gears, 3 pedals!!!



did you change  your column ???

would  have to find  a 4 sp.  column

i have always been sensible  to keeping it original  , so  i will be thinking  about it  for another 10 years   lollll

 


No, I didn't have to change. The car is an original Sport Deluxe so it's a floor shift from the factory. I just "gently" removed the entire console, shifter, transmission hump and wiring harness for the powerglide and put it all in boxes. The plan is that the conversion will make it look like a factory 4 speed car.

Problem is, with Mr Cowl Tag (68 SD) on this site, I can't get away with calling it an original 4 speed car!!!!biggrin

Just kidding, I'm not that type of guy. All I care is that it looks like it was built new as a 4 speed.

 



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Carl Stevenson wrote:

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Carl Stevenson wrote:

Mine used to be a glide................
Then a TH350...................

Now we got 4 gears, 3 pedals!!!



did you change  your column ???

would  have to find  a 4 sp.  column

i have always been sensible  to keeping it original  , so  i will be thinking  about it  for another 10 years   lollll

 


No, I didn't have to change. The car is an original Sport Deluxe so it's a floor shift from the factory. I just "gently" removed the entire console, shifter, transmission hump and wiring harness for the powerglide and put it all in boxes. The plan is that the conversion will make it look like a factory 4 speed car.

Problem is, with Mr Cowl Tag (68 SD) on this site, I can't get away with calling it an original 4 speed car!!!!biggrin

Just kidding, I'm not that type of guy. All I care is that it looks like it was built new as a 4 speed.

 


repro cowl  tags  ?????    how about that  Carl   could be a new side line  selling those out

then  it passes  for an ariginal  4 sp  carbiggrinbiggrin

 



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1967  BEAUMONT   2 DOOR  POST  ALL NEW  283

1965  CHEV  BEL AIR   230   3 SPEED

I LIKE THEM PLAIN , I LOVE BENCH SEATS , POVERTY CAPS,NO TRIM.

I HAVE  THIS THING  FOR  A 4 DOOR 65  BISCAYNE  6 CYL  STD  DONT KNOW  WHY ?

 

 
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I know the US models have repro tags readily available but I don't think you can get the Canadian tags done up.

And I never would...!

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Those original consoles look so cool . Do you have a pic of the automatic shifter and console ? I wanted to show my son as he thinks the stick shifter looks better than the T handle in the Camino.

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I will look. Not sure I have one of it when it was still installed, if that's what you mean.

I can sure take a shot of it on the basement floor though!

And I agree, I really like the GM floor shift automatic handle from the 67 and down B bodies, A bodies and X bodies.

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Looks and sounds great Carl, good work.  Sure makes me want to start on one of my cars,
But it looks like I will be working in Flin Flon for a good part of the summer.


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Flin Flon? Wow. Nothing like getting away from the ratrace!

Hey, I think there's at least one good auto wrecking up there.

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Yup, be sure to check out Alexanders Auto Ranch up there.

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well im about to start the same project but my block is stamped 3858180 what exhaust manifolds dont work ive got some from a 305 log style.......

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Those won't work properly, no. The only ones that fit correctly are the originals from 64-67 Nova/Acadian V8.

I have a spare set sitting in Texas but I just haven't found a ride home for the block and manifolds that I have purchased there.

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love the sound carl.

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Total old school, L79 cam. I love it too!

Thanks.

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Is this the style he is looking for Carl. The ones with the curve outlet.


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Yes, that's the guy.

It's easy to find a left hand side with the curve back but it won't have that alternator mounting boss on the front unless it's from a Nova/Acadian.

Right side will work from 72 and older 1/2 ton but it's not identical.

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So when are you getting back at it Carl. I might have the 61 done before you get this one done wink

-- Edited by 57poncho on Thursday 25th of November 2010 07:54:21 AM

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Priorities Vern, priorities!

Kids sports 2-3 nights a week. #1 son is at volleyball provincials this weekend, then basketball starts next week for son and daughter!

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i have a set of those manifolds on my 66. the whole engine "283" is coming out monday, so i can install my big block

-- Edited by tin indian on Thursday 25th of November 2010 01:09:12 PM

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tin indian wrote:

i have a set of those manifolds on my 66. the whole engine "283" is coming out monday, so i can install my big block

-- Edited by tin indian on Thursday 25th of November 2010 01:09:12 PM


Are you sure the outlet is curved like that or is straight down ?

 



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Beaumont4008 wrote:

tin indian wrote:

i have a set of those manifolds on my 66. the whole engine "283" is coming out monday, so i can install my big block

-- Edited by tin indian on Thursday 25th of November 2010 01:09:12 PM


Are you sure the outlet is curved like that or is straight down ?

 


yup, the driver side is curved, pass. side is straight

 



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were acadian blocks cast in canada,


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2 1/2 manifolds off a corvette may work and they are reproduced alternator bosses move back and forth from year to year

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jonnyrose wrote:

were acadian blocks cast in canada,



I was hoping someone would answer this by now. I am just going by memory here but I believe at least the machine work was and I think maybe the casting was also.

Someone?



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well i guess my question would be if your restoring a 1965 acadian that came with a v8,would you need to find a canadian block

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