Just for Johnny, well, and all the 4door lovers out there.

Got most of the interior done, front seat is done but not yet installed.

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NOS Child locks.
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NOS Flasher.
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NOS diecast, have one for the front too...
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Looking Good Jeff. I have stayed in motel rooms that weren't any bigger than your car with the front seats out; of course they weren't as clean and nice as your car though.

Big Dave

yeah but WHEN are ya gonna be drivin' it !!!?? :eek:


lookin' Good Jeff. i like the butternut yellow. hmmmm and here i thought you were gonna be a "Shifty" guy :rolleyes:

Lookin good:thumbsup:

Very nice!.:thumbsup:

Looking cool!!!

Absolutely Beautiful! Now I know which direction I need to go in with mine

I am really happy to see such a fine 4 door.

Thanks guys, it's amazing that this was supposed to be a parts car for my 2door.;) (insert Dave's pun here)

I just didn't have the heart to cut this one, it was too solid.

Made some more progress on the engine today, but when I dug out the balancer there is a deep groove worn in where the seal mates up.

Try finding one of those in good shape. Off to the machine shop tomorrow.

BTW Johnny, you must not have noticed the 4speed hump in the carpet. I just havn't put on the bezel and cut out the hole yet.

I'm going to be nice no jokes!!!!
I'm in so much pain i'm going to burst! http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x92/coachbob6811/smiley-shocked015.gif

Thanks guys, it's amazing that this was supposed to be a parts car for my 2door.;) (Well it is a parts car so what do you need?)

I just didn't have the heart to cut this one, it was too solid.

Made some more progress on the engine today, but when I dug out the balancer there is a deep groove worn in where the seal mates up.

Try finding one of those in good shape. Off to the machine shop tomorrow.

BTW Johnny, you must not have noticed the 4speed hump in the carpet. I just havn't put on the bezel and cut out the hole yet.

Sorry I couldn't help itl:)

1962 CHEVROLET CHEVY II 2.5L 153cid L4 : Engine : Timing Cover Repair Sleeve
FEL-PRO Part # 16202
Timing Cover; Use w/installation tool

$4.84 $0.00 $4.84


there is no special tool... place the sleeve on the balancer, cover with a piece of thick metal and drive on with hammer.

it was the brake pedal that caught my eye ;)

1970 CHEVROLET CAMARO 5.7L 350cid V8
Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve
BCA/NATIONAL Part # 88176 $5.84


Felpro makes one too... 153cid 4 banger, 194, 230, 250 Sixer or SBC... all the same ;)

What do they say? "Great minds think alike", I was just on-line searching for that very part.

But I'll still check at Ikler and see how much to fill the groove and machine it since it will be a better repair, IMO.

it was the brake pedal that caught my eye ;)

Good eye, but then again, you already knew that I was putting in an SS powerglide.

But I'll still check at Ikler and see how much to fill the groove and machine it since it will be a better repair, IMO.


used 'em for YEARS Jeff... just install the sleeve and be done with it :thumbsup:

ask your machine shop guy... he'll agree with me ;)

used 'em for YEARS Jeff... just install the sleeve and be done with it :thumbsup:

ask your machine shop guy... he'll agree with me ;)

What Johnny said. Used one (years ago) and didn't leak a drop afterwards. A simple and solid fix.

Another flat rate trick is to install the seal a little shallow so it rides on a good part of the hub. Sleeves had not been invented yet in the "old" days :D

A new balancer or a weld repair (if the elastomer is still good) are the best ways to proceed.

I think I saw 572 badges on the front quarters. Now that would be a secret weapon and a real heart breaker. mark

Looking excellent!!

I think I saw 572 badges on the front quarters.

Naaw...ya missed the decimal point. Those are .572 badges! ;);)

Talk about horse power, well if your gonna then go and do it somewhere else. Because there isn't much of it here!!!;):D

Got a good few days in on the "beast" with a little progress.
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The old crappy valve cover is still on for the chain to rub against.

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Wasn't as easy as you might think to get it in, lots of room to the sides, but as tight at the firewall as a V8 only without a distributer in the way.

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Can you stand (comfortably) next to your engine??

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Lookin' Great Jeff !!!

glad to see and hear about the progress. can't wait to hear that it's done and you're out and about with it :thumbsup:

Looking Good Mike! Couldn't but help notice a lack of fresh paint on your valve cover. Are you gong to have it polished and then hard chromed?

Big Dave

Glad to see the progress Jeff,you will be Driving it soon.

Looking Good Mike! Couldn't but help notice a lack of fresh paint on your valve cover. Are you gong to have it polished and then hard chromed?

Big Dave

Who's Mike?:confused:

Anyway, used the original cover so the chain wouldn't scratch the new one. It will have an aluminum valve cover to match the inspection cover.

Who's Mike?:confused:




You are, Dave gave you a free upgrade!:D:thumbsup:

You are, Dave gave you a free upgrade!:D:thumbsup:

OH!!! Like going from XP to Vista!!:p

OH!!! Like going from XP to Vista!!:p


Yep just about like that!:D