jpb56savoy

Looking good. And yes, inflation is going to be rough on these projects. I hope that everything that I need is sitting in the trunk right now. engine mounts on the way and then I just have to hammer it all out.

couple picks of the interior trim

pretty significant progress. Very slow going but I'm getting more excited, sad that when it is running ill have to wait a few months to actually drive it. WINTER!

I'll check it out. pretty sure that I released the brakes and just chocked the wheels. but thanks guys.

Good morning or day to all. I have taken apart the dash to repaint and refresh everything. part of that was to disconnect the e brake assembly. Problem I have is, it will not roll freely now. Is the something that I can do to free roll it?

jmorera is there any chance you can send me a photo of the engine mounts on your 56'?

few more weeks and it's go time. pull the flatty out and in goes 318 mild cam, edlebrock 4 barrel, hooker long tube, streetfighter 904 trans. all that will be left is rear end. should turn out to be a fun little ride. I'm sure everything will go without a hitch (lots of sarcasm).

This the exact platform! I have a 318 all built ready for the carb and headers. just found a lead on a 727 trans. not sure if I should get the used rebuilt or buy from summit or jegs.

Great info Rusty! definitely appreciate the insight. I want to sell the original engine and trans from the 56' how can I post that on here? 1956 plymouth savoy flathead 6 2 speed push button powerflight transmission. I "assume" the miles are original at 76k+

Ha! I started a similar conversation with same car on another page! I have the exact year and make, except mine is a 2 door hard top. My troubles now are finding a transmission for it. so on so on so on......

I did read that a 91 explorer rear end would work. may have to move the "shackles"? But supposedly, it marry's up just fine. this may sound dumb, but I figured the hand brake would be non functioning with a "newer" transmission. sure I'm worng... problem I have now is finding one, I've almost succumbed to the fact I will have to buy one from summit or jegs

Thanks a lot Rusty. great direction and I appreciate it.

thanks for the welcoming comment. I'll start looking for the 904. Last part of the post, can I leave that rear end or as Mr. Rusty said look for modern? This helps a lot! Always wanted to build classic finally able to somewhat afford it.

yeah, sorry, it's a 56'. original was flathead six push button automatic. I did assume that it was going to need a floor shifter installed. I'm just going to hide it so still will hold the push button appearance. only 2 speed trans though. I would like to be able to cruise or run the highway at 65 or 70. I did read about A904 would be good, but also read 727 would be better! is it just a matter of opinion? probably. so 70's 904 or 727 should bolt up to 318? Looks like a 78 year built.

Good morning all. this is my first post and first build. I have 1956 savoy hardtop, I have a mildly built 318 to go in it. I ask what transmission will work with this? And do I need to swap rear end? I plan on it being a cruiser with great sound and occasionally "abusing" the tires. Any help is much appreciated and needed. thanks