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Done looking forward to the results

but you're not hotrodding or racing are you? My '55 V8 has carburetor heat. Exhaust goes through the intake manifold under the carburetor. It helps warm up the engine faster. Mine will stumble considerably if I drive it with out warming up. I add marvel Mystery oil to the gasoline. It seems to help eliminate vapor lock. Dad's L head Cadillac had a Marvel Mystery oiler on the firewall feeding the carburetor.

I agree. That could also cause the starter to overheat. Further causing the starter motor to run slower. A slow starter will also damage the brushes, The heat will also raise resistance in the wires, reducing the voltage reaching the starter. A vicious cycle

That is a great tip !!

An aftermarket choke stove kit can be had from Autozone Here's how mine is mounted; http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-help-choke-stove-kit-03840/5012120-p?cm_mmc=ACQ-_-Google-_-GPLA-_-5012120&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=5012120&ci_gpa=pla_with_promotion&ci_kw=&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_12425515822_x_pla_with_promotion_y_6201684_f_online_o_5012120_z_US_i_en_j_71043850942_s__n_g_t__d_c_v__vi__&gclid=Cj0KEQiAtZWkBRC9ibSfhoKEyLYBEiQA5fDxkaSudL-mSbI24wSoAdBFKPANjD5yk3QpYKRg_nl29LoaAqh58P8HAQ#utm_source=acq&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=5012120 Choke stove kit I've seen others with replace the original choke stove pipe in the manifold. I don't know where to get that.... I have the heat passages in mine open. It helps warm up the engine faster. Mine will stumble considerably if driven before it warms up. I've been lucky not to have the vapor lock problems that so many have. I've kept the carb heat functional on mine.

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That's too sad. My prayers for the family and friends

That's what I like about my '55. None of that stuff with the gremlins

Keep 'em in the family.. I like it ...

I used 20W50 in my '73 Oldsmobile 455 for the 28 years I had it. 20w50 is a good choice for year round in Alabama (and Texas) 10w40 might be good for year round in Illinois. Dad always (starting 1970) used 30w in the Roadmaster . So, I continue with 30w, along with a pint of STP oil treatment in the blue bottle. Dad also always added 1/2 pint of Marvel Mystery Oil to each fill up of gasoline. I continue with that. I've not had vapor lock, perhaps it's the MMO For the Dynaflow; Dexron (I think the current is Dexron IV) 90w in the rear

good advice Mark !!!

Put some more Marvel Mystery Oil in the spark plug holes. Remove the valve cover and put MMOil on the valve train, too. Let it soak a few days (or at least overnight). Try turning the engine again by hand.

The market as it is today; Gives you more doors for less money! The four doors are cheaper. Stuart, that is good for you, it'll be easier to haul your friends around in your cool '57

The ashtray tops remind me of the ash trays in Dad's 1940 Cadillac

Very Nice !! I like the color !!

Hello, Most interesting the history on these trucks. Thank you for posting. Are you wanting to sell the truck?

I don't know about Chevy but I suggest; NAPA Steele Rubber Kanter Waldren Exhaust

Graves Plating Florence Alabama As John says; distance = $

The six cylinder Chevrolet engine is simple and robust. Get the shop manuals and owner's manual for your car six cylinder Chevrolet was my first car, and also my second car. They're easy to work on... And neither of my Chevys had radios either

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oh, ... I see

I didn't drive the Buick over the weekend. So, I drove it Monday, and yesterday, and today ....

Thanks for confirming my thought !

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