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if you keep the 6, swap in the rear from a '49-'52 powerglide car.. there 3.73 gears instead of 4.11's.. you'll go just a bit faster.. my car ( '51 Fleetline 4dr 235/PG ) will cruise about 55 MPH comfterbly, but it'll go 60-65 if you want it to.. there not really rocket ships, but there smooth running.. at least mine is, and it hasn't been inspected in NY since '73

Originally Posted by Matt167

if you keep the 6, swap in the rear from a '49-'52 powerglide car.. there 3.73 gears instead of 4.11's.. you'll go just a bit faster.. my car ( '51 Fleetline 4dr 235/PG ) will cruise about 55 MPH comfterbly, but it'll go 60-65 if you want it to.. there not really rocket ships, but there smooth running.. at least mine is, and it hasn't been inspected in NY since '73

the old chevys did run very smooth .i knew a guy doing a 50 fast back left it running . forgot about it. was still running with the hood up walk by hop in and tried starting it.that engine was so smooth that you could put a glass of water on the valve cover not spill a drop .it was one sweet runing six

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

the old chevys did run very smooth .i knew a guy doing a 50 fast back left it running . forgot about it. was still running with the hood up walk by hop in and tried starting it.that engine was so smooth that you could put a glass of water on the valve cover not spill a drop .it was one sweet runing six

same with mine.. even being run on a carb that needs rebuilt ( runs a bit rich and accelerator pump is shot ), and an engine that has never been rebuilt ( just oil changes, checked valves ect... ).. it runs like a top.. starts usually in 3 cranks if it's started fairly often like once a week.