Got My '58 Back! 283 in.

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08-06-2011, 06:07 PM

vettebuyer6369

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Got My '58 Back! 283 in.

Very happy with my #739 correct 283 in the '58 and removal of the 350. Its pretty correct with X58 heads, carb & crazy filter bowl, , 890 distributor, got the right shroud on there, etc. Yes I know the staggered script valve covers dont go on a 230 horse... sue me. I like it.

Also got the poor jambs redone and replaced that Hurst shifter with the right thing. Car is very, very stock now!

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08-06-2011, 06:10 PM

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Beautiful

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08-06-2011, 06:35 PM

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08-06-2011, 07:45 PM

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Sweet!

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08-06-2011, 09:12 PM

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very nice paint!

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08-06-2011, 09:23 PM

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Very cool indeed

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08-06-2011, 10:34 PM

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Man, now that is fantastic looking!!!!!!!!! Amazing and great choice going with the aluminum valve covers over the stamped steel.

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08-07-2011, 01:44 AM

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Thanks guys. Im digging it.

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08-07-2011, 06:01 AM

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Magnifico magnifico ! Bravo bravo ! 230hp gem

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08-07-2011, 08:36 AM

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Nice move going original...She is beautiful! Probably should do the same to mine. 283 but not correct numbers. Enjoy...

Fred

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08-07-2011, 08:40 AM

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I'm likin' it, classy!!

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08-07-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869

Also got the poor jambs redone and replaced that Hurst shifter with the right thing. Car is very, very stock now!

VERY nicely done. Good job.

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08-07-2011, 12:00 PM

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Well done, looks great.

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08-07-2011, 12:15 PM

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Excellent!!!......... Well done!........ Enjoy it! ......... NICE....

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08-07-2011, 12:15 PM

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Love it. Very, very nice.

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08-07-2011, 03:13 PM

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Looks great, Nicely detailed engine compartment!!! I had put my original 283 back in many years ago (had a 350 in the 70's) and am also very happy with it. Good choice

Pilot Dan

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