Did they make 401 rod 6.219" ? Because this is the length of my 63' 425 connecting rod. It has a compression ratio of 10.25-1 stock. On e-bay there is a set listed as 401/425. If they did is there...
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Did they make 401 rod 6.219" ? Because this is the length of my 63' 425 connecting rod. It has a compression ratio of 10.25-1 stock. On e-bay there is a set listed as 401/425. If they did is there...
Thanks Bob.... I'm in the middle of pulling the int. out now. There's nothing under the back seat. I'm gonna pull the back of the seat out next.In the proccess of this I found paper work and the...
Welcome Hectic to what I've found to be one of the best sites out there.:1st::waving:
I just wanted to coment on the people of this site.I was resently on anouther buick site(no name)and seen something that really burnt me.
There are some people who think they know every thing about...
Does anybody know the best place to look in my 63 wlidcat for the build sheet? I haven't started taking the int. out yet,I've heard about people finding them under the back seat,and some up in the...
I really like it too,thanx. Any thing you(or anybody else)can tell me will help out greatlly. I'm really lookin' forward to rebuildin' this car.I'm also gettin' ready to start on a '66 cadi conv.But...
By the way I forgot to mention in my last thread the remaining paint on my engine is silver.
And the car has no air-cond.
I really appreciate any info. The car I have is silver paint code "DD 1 " then there is a "star symbol". The car is silver over silver, black leather interior with black carpet, bucket seats, floor...
Thanks, thats what I figured. I'm the 3rd owner of the car,I got it from my brother-in-law who knew the original owner very well.He said it was in fact a special order and pretty high $$$$ at the...
Yep, it has JW454 and the vin#6j1056958 in the front of the block under the valley pan. With the casting #1354714 on back top of the bell housing flange, whitch I don't under stand, because JW means...
Since I have been inventorying and researching my 63 2dr,h/t wildcat everything I have read say's the 401 was the stock eng. That the 425 was not an option until 64. Does anybody have any statistics...
Hey thanks alot Doc, seems like I can always count on you to help out.I'm still tryin' to learn:D
Can anyone tell me why in "reference" when I click on 400 auto codes thread I get 404 error message.I've never been able to open that thread.Thanks
Got'em both thanks alot!!:thumbsup:
The reference tab at the top of the page helped me understand what and where the numbers are on my 63 wildcat, and I found them to be pretty reliable. After clicking on my year and following the vin...
Thanks for taking the time to reply.Im not sure what you are refering to as the "protect-o-plate". I've checked the lifter valley cover and the flex plate between the crank and torque conv. and there...
Maybe someone can explain this for me..I have finally started inventorying the parts of my 63 wildcat that i aquired about 8yrs. ago,and has been sitting in my garage ever since.When I got it the...
Hey guys
I just wanted to say thanks for all the great info you all contribute. I have been doing some looking around on this forum and have found some great help on my '63 wildcat.
I'll...