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Nice project Picard, That LM 7 can make some good power if done right and the 4L80e box is strong(fit a Transgo HD2 shift kit). if you doing gear ratio change on the rear 3.5:1 or 3.7:1 will give good acceleration and reasonably low cruising rpm's A GM 0411 PCM with a base tune and 4L80e program can...

Neat and tidy, well done.

Well done, I had the same with my 58 regarding liberal amounts of body filler previously applied
Keen to see your end result, good luck.

Very nice, liking lots

Question,
1. What determines a vehicle's value?
2. What makes a vehicle valuable?

This is my dash with the vents custom installed.

Vintage air male a complete kit for a 55 - 59 apache, it includes everything - NB it's designed to fit a L/hand drive truck. Alternatively, choose their Gen II mini universal kit, add to that your switches/controls and some suitable vents of your choice, the compressor/condensor and hoses/fittings c...

Thanks pas-chill, yes I am aware of the econo/performance setting(also known as Tow/haul) this mainly changes the way the gearbox shifts. his is something I am working on already, currently in cruizing type driving (light throttle applications) I have it shifting into top gear @ 60km/hr then it is @...

Ok lets get on with the story; After having the starter motor giving me uphill on starts, I pulled it off and found that the solenoid was the culprit as it would spin the motor but not engage the bendix, a few calls later and I found a replacement at Auto Magneto in Ndabeni, refitted the starter and...

Thank you, the stance was an important part of this build's planning and it took many measurements and mock ups and I was pleased with the results at final assembly. Leaving the center console in steel and painted was very much an option after I finished it, but the leather will avoid paint chips & ...