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I’ll second the installation of a rear bar first. Enlarging the front bar just makes understeer worse. The back bar makes handling more neutral.

Not yet just finished the trans change. Have it assembled just need to install it.
Ken

Did you install the rear sway bar?
Don’t know of a bigger front but the rear made a substantial improvement. Car doesn’t lean much at all.

Mac
Thanks for the post!! Getting close but more to do.

Homecoming is up in the air. I have a ride half way there just not sure of the timing!? I may fly in so I could be there.
Long run for one day and who knows the weather.

Thanks
Ken

Looking good Ken! Are you going to the Olds Homecoming? Wish I could go but had prior commitments.

New update! Installed the correct 10″ flywheel, clutch assy, and super T10. The stock t10 had a 2:56 first gear and was hard to get it moving with slipping the clutch. The new trans has a 3:42 first gear. That makes a big difference!! Next install the new replated rear bumper. Still more to do!!

So where has everyone had luck then? The line going to the carb is so messed up I dont even know if its original.

I just pulled a driveshaft from a 62 Cutlass for comparison. Ken and Jim were correct about the Cutlass having a smaller driveshaft. The back section between the 63 4 speed Jetfire and 62 automatic Jetfire driveshafts are the same. The front section between the Cutlass automatic and the Jetfire automatic are the same. The Cutlass back section is…[Read more]

Bad switch…wipers work 100% now.

what apain in the arse to replace….180* also found out where the puddling was coming from on the back of the intake manifold. The bypass hose was leaking and ran down towards the back. unfortunatly the water pump i replaced last year went t.u. have my orginal on its way to the flying dutchman 3 yr warranty..

I agree with Eric. I have found that I get the best coolant performance when using an original GM (made by Dole Valve Co.) thermostat with a 168 degree rating. Originals can be found in junk yards and checked with a pot of water on a heating source and a good thermometer to check its opening temperature.

I have not heard of a drive shaft breaking apart. I have heard of the vibration problem from the shaft when the constant velocity (CV) joint goes bad. I have also experienced this myself! Attached the GM service guild article.
When the drive shaft is out of the car and on the floor, a good CV joint will not allow the shaft to lay straight, it will…[Read more]

Im trying to get mine finished! Argh!