My 1954 Super 88 is the "other woman" in my life.
#5
Thanks, I found out from working on the car that she was originally two shades of turquoise. Then someone in the past had her painted this combination which is an original factory option. I've removed the faux leg pipes because I don't care for them. I have a 1961 394 ( that spent some time at a local machine shop prior to me assembling it ) that will replace the faithful 324.
#6
Thanks ! She's rather hard to find parts for but good old Fusick usually has the items. I have a totally rebuilt 1961 394 that I want to bolt to the 1954 hydramatic transmission but I'm not sure if I need additional parts to make it happen ?!
#11
1. You need to machine the end of the crankshaft and install a pilot bushing .
2. You need to use the lower bellhousing and starter from the 324 . Because the '61 flywheel has a different tooth count than a 324 .
3. You will need to weld a large strip of steel to one side of the outside of the front torus cover ( flywheel ) .
To make it " offset balanced " like the '61 flywheel
Last edited by Charlie Jones; October 25th, 2021 at 07:42 AM.
#13
Yes, I have heard that too . I imagine a "Slim Jim" Roto Hydramatic 375 transmission will couple up to the 394 but aren't they a few inches longer ? I've heard that they are an unreliable transmission ! Would the motor mounts have to be relocated ? Thanks for the help.
#14
Yes sir, Betty ain't no cheap date either. I'm finding stuff here and there for the Olds so it adds up. I recently found a headliner but now hear that the windshield and rear window have to be removed to install the new one . Could this be true ? Hey, it just started to snow !
Thanks again from the land of igloos and walrus.
Thanks again from the land of igloos and walrus.
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