Chevy V6 transplant in a '53 Jet-WOW

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262 CU IN (Chevy 350 minus 2 cylinders; V6, 4.3L), radio, AC/defrost/heat, cruise control, 4-spd automatic 700-R4 tranny, traction masters, 2nd gear rubber, disc brakes, dependability, good looking compact, 4 doors, serpentine belt, 12V, alternator, CPI/CMPI (Central Multi Port fuel Injection), 28 mpg in town, dual exhaust, computer (if you feel like drag racing, just change the chip-then change it back for great mileage), nice paint, & only 53 years YOUNG!



NICE RIDE, Terry



http://hetclub.com/terry/

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54 HSWH wrote:

Chevy 350 (minus 2 cylinders; 4.3L, 262 cu in), disc brakes, AC, heat, cruise, traction masters, 2nd gear rubber, radio, 28 mpg in town, dependability, good looking compact, 4 doors, serpentine belt, 12V, alternator, CPI electronic fuel injection, computer, nice paint, 4-spd automatic tranny, & only 53 years YOUNG!

nice ride, Terry

http://hetclub.com/terry/

Now thats not a bad looking Jet! Kudos terry on a nice build!

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Am I seeing things right? Is the caliper held on with a U Bolt? I must be missing something

The Jet looks good in white on white, but I could do without the added "Jetliner" trim. Overall it seems be a great example of a resto-rod.

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54 HSWH wrote: »

... 2nd gear rubber, 4-spd automatic tranny.../quote]

My Jet came from the factory with a 4sp auto and 2nd gear rubber:D

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royer wrote: »

54 HSWH wrote: »

... 2nd gear rubber, 4-spd automatic tranny.../quote]



My Jet came from the factory with a 4sp auto and 2nd gear rubber:D

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Just wondering what was the gas mileage "from the factory"??



______ mpg, town



______ mpg, highway

7XPacemaker

Very well done!

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54 HSWH wrote:

royer wrote:

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Just wondering what was the gas mileage "from the factory"??

______ mpg, town

______ mpg, highway

Heck if I know...or care. Gas could be $6 a gallon and I'd still enjoy driving my 53 year old car (and engine) regardless of MPG.

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royer wrote:

54 HSWH wrote:

Heck if I know...or care. Gas could be $6 a gallon and I'd still enjoy driving my 53 year old car (and engine) regardless of MPG.

I care, with a toddler and family to take care of, money doesn't go as far as it once did. In a daily driver I care alot about its mileage. Then again, if its a weekend warrior (or I hit the lottery).....I don't care at all (I'd put a blower on mine). But my Coupe's not gonna be a weekend warrior! :-)

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jsrail wrote:

royer wrote:

I care, with a toddler and family to take care of, money doesn't go as far as it once did. In a daily driver I care alot about its mileage. Then again, if its a weekend warrior (or I hit the lottery).....I don't care at all (I'd put a blower on mine). But my Coupe's not gonna be a weekend warrior! :-)

I probably would care if I had a long commute or lived in a huge metropolitan area, but Las Vegas is nothing but a big cow town, and my store is only 12 miles from home.

Actually, my Hudson probably gets better mileage than my brand X's

mars55

Isn't this suppose be in the other forum.

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royer wrote:

jsrail wrote:

I probably would care if I had a long commute or lived in a huge metropolitan area, but Las Vegas is nothing but a big cow town, and my store is only 12 miles from home.

Actually, my Hudson probably gets better mileage than my brand X's

True, true. I've gotta be in LV some time in the next 3-4 weeks, are you in town then? Meeting with a client up there and maybe I'd have time to stop by and say hey. What's your Hud getting for mileage, just curious?

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jsrail wrote:

royer wrote:

True, true. I've gotta be in LV some time in the next 3-4 weeks, are you in town then? Meeting with a client up there and maybe I'd have time to stop by and say hey. What's your Hud getting for mileage, just curious?

I'm almost always here. Give me a heads up a few days in advance and I'll be sure to give you a ride in the Jet.

I really don't know the exact MPG, but I'd say 18mpg is a good estimate for stop and go city traffic.