Pre '60 Stockers - Page 3

Larry Fulton · 11-09-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

If NHRA lets the older cars run that good single 4 manifold that originally came on the 327-300 horse motors,(sorry), I'd forget about running the 2X4's, that manifold sucks.

Jim, did you see any intake numbers listed on the '55, '56 or '57 Chevy engine spec sheets?

I didn't, so I'd say yes the #459 Intake should be the accepted piece...
What the heck they're legal on later 283"s, so they might as well be on all 283" and now the 265"s as well.

(those Tri-Power Chieftains were pretty awesome in their time )

Jim Cimarolli · 11-09-2010, 09:29 PM

Larry,
No, I haven't looked at any of the specs. I was just doing a comparison in my head on the difference between the 2X4 motor vs. the single 4 motor. Seems like the early 283-220 motor is rated @215, and the 2X4 motor is 245. The carb is smaller on the early engine and it has less compression than the mid-60's version. I feel that the 215 is the best combo for a '57 Chevy. That manifold on the 245 motor is pretty bad IMO.

Mark Yacavone · 11-09-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Fulton

Jim, did you see any intake numbers listed on the '55, '56 or '57 Chevy engine spec sheets?

I didn't, so I'd say yes the #459 Intake should be the accepted piece...
What the heck they're legal on later 283"s, so they might as well be on all 283" and now the 265"s as well.

(those Tri-Power Chieftains were pretty awesome in their time )

FWIW, No modern automatic trans bolts to that 370 block.

Sam Murray · 11-09-2010, 10:34 PM

The 4 BBL intake number for the 55 265 is 3711348. Happy hunting!

Adger Smith · 11-10-2010, 02:05 AM

Woodro,
I think I have a 60's or early 70's red book.
Cimo,
Looks like you did a restoration on your wagon about 1 year too early!!
Still, a very nice street ride!!

Dgal · 11-10-2010, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by treessavoy

Don,

There is a '57 Pontiac Safari 2 dr wagon for sale in this months AutoTrader Classic Cars edition that is all original with matching no.'s for $29,495.00. This is the model that looks like Chevy Nomad.
Contact no. is 714-779-7257.

JimR

Thank you for the lead. I will pass it along.

Don

Neil Smedley · 11-10-2010, 08:56 AM

I have an old NHRA class guide that covers all American made cars from 1950- 1973.....It includes Studebakers, Hudsons, Desotos, ect...I saved it when Lancaster Dragway in New York decided we should all be bracket racers back in the 70`s

Jack Matyas · 11-10-2010, 12:52 PM

One combo that is sticking out is the '57 Corvette W/ 283 / 250 F I w/ 200 metric auto in G/SA @2920 lbs ..........hmmmmmm .

Robert Simpson · 11-10-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

One combo that is sticking out is the '57 Corvette W/ 283 / 250 F I w/ 200 metric auto in G/SA @2920 lbs ..........hmmmmmm .

I like this combo also but it would have to be with a glide only. It is not a super stocker...But, that thing would haul!!!!

Jack Matyas · 11-10-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

I like this combo also but it would have to be with a glide only. It is not a super stocker...But, that thing would haul!!!!

Good point -- they probably didn't offer the Turbo-glide in the Corvette .............

11-09-2010, 09:29 PM	#22
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Pre '60 Stockers Larry, No, I haven't looked at any of the specs. I was just doing a comparison in my head on the difference between the 2X4 motor vs. the single 4 motor. Seems like the early 283-220 motor is rated @215, and the 2X4 motor is 245. The carb is smaller on the early engine and it has less compression than the mid-60's version. I feel that the 215 is the best combo for a '57 Chevy. That manifold on the 245 motor is pretty bad IMO.

11-09-2010, 10:34 PM	#24
Sam Murray Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cummaquid, Mass Posts: 445 Likes: 413 Liked 60 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Pre '60 Stockers The 4 BBL intake number for the 55 265 is 3711348. Happy hunting! __________________ Sam Murray 1616 STK

11-10-2010, 02:05 AM	#25
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Pre '60 Stockers Woodro, I think I have a 60's or early 70's red book. Cimo, Looks like you did a restoration on your wagon about 1 year too early!! Still, a very nice street ride!! __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

11-10-2010, 08:56 AM	#27
Neil Smedley Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 163 Likes: 32 Liked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Pre '60 Stockers I have an old NHRA class guide that covers all American made cars from 1950- 1973.....It includes Studebakers, Hudsons, Desotos, ect...I saved it when Lancaster Dragway in New York decided we should all be bracket racers back in the 70`s

11-10-2010, 12:52 PM	#28
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