I researched and found that Powermaster makes a model that will actually bolt on the existing mounting points off our ’62 engine block; no hunting around for ’63 mounts. It comes with an internal regulator; and only in a 90 amp option. It only comes as a single-wire configuration – not sure if that is a bad option. Jeggs will provide you with all…[Read more]

Thanks. I just cant get over the skinny 165’s that are on it now. Looks grossly disproportionate! I have the 13″rims Ill tryout the 185 too.

Authur,
I currently have a 1962 F-85 deluxe convertible which I am converting to a Jetfire “convertible”. Can you forward me pics of all the badges and trim you have? Can you email to me at charliekarenplus3@att.net. I’v e attached a photo of me car in its current state.

Thanks.

Charles

Yes…I am interested. Other than the hood, do you have any other Jetfire insignia and/or fender badges?

3-piece side body trim and two front Jetfire fender badges is what I also need.

I decided however to go with the 60 degree 700R4 (4L60), using a 1986 or newer (prefer the 190/1991) model; the 200R4 and the 200C are excellent choices but again I feel for my application the 700R4 is best suited because of its smaller size; I don’t have to change the flywheel; mates nicely with the adapter from D&D fabricators and…[Read more]

So given the choice between the 200R4 and the 200C you recommend the 200C for its size thus requiring less modifications to the tunnel?

Your right, the only option is to stay with a BOP and go with the 200–4R AND the stock carb will not work with the cable linkages………I’ll have to update with an Eddlebrock .

What about my current 2-piece drive shaft? Whether I go with the 200-c or the 200-R4, will I keep, modify or have to replace my drive shaft? Are there changes to the differential that is also required?

I did spend ample time searching for parts and concluded that even if I was fortunate to find “that required part” I would be in this same predicament for the next repair. Getting a 200 C tranny provides me with some “piece of mind”

Custom Classics (Island Lake Illinois) who’s undertaking the project has spoken to Mark and as you mentioned it is doable. Im however hoping to use my original 4-barrel Rochester; I know mark pushes the Eddlbrock for simplicity sake and maybe he’s right after doing the conversion. I realize there will be an ample amount of fabrication/frustration…[Read more]

I’ll do the same….hope others will benefit from our successes and failures. I won’t start the project until the winter and D&D seems to have all the knowledge of who will provide the new tranny and linkages

Do you still have any ’62 Jetfire exterior parts?

Bruce
thanks for your help.

Any idea where I can find the 2-fender Jetfire badges for a ’62