Paddy399
Member
Hello all,
I've lurked here for a while and thought it best to finally introduce myself. I personally don't own any classic cars, but am fortunate to have a brother that does and he's really good about sharing the keys. Our addiction to cars was passed down by our Dad who used to street race a '60 Biscayne that he bought new in 1960, and a year later dropped a 348 into.
Fast forward to present day, my brother's collection currently holds
2 - '60 Impalas with 348s, (one 3 speed, one 4 speed)
2 - '60 Biscaynes with 348 (one 3 speed, one 4 speed)
1 - '62 Bel Air with a 409 and 4 speed.
All the cars are period correct with the exception of the 4 speed Biscayne, and that will probably be the majority of my focus on this site. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, so I have no problem understanding the concepts involved, but admittedly, I lack the hands-on experience. My brother is a numbers guy, and although he grasps the same concepts, isn't as keen to execute repairs like I am. Dad is creeping up on 80 and has a lot of stories about the good ol' days, but is/was a better driver than a wrench.
So, what's the deal with the 4 speed Biscayne? It was bought at auction a couple years ago and we've just been driving it for fun. The "others" are in better condition as originals, this is our fun ride to beat on. The previous owner used a 3755011 E1361 block with Edlebrock RPM heads, intake and 500 CFM dual quads mated to a T-10. The rear end died last year so that was swapped for posi, but I don't recall the ratio. The car operates well enough, but to me, it still feels like we're leaving power on the table somewhere, and that's probably where I'll need help.
Anyway, great meeting you all, and I look forward to where this goes.
Cheers, Pat
I've lurked here for a while and thought it best to finally introduce myself. I personally don't own any classic cars, but am fortunate to have a brother that does and he's really good about sharing the keys. Our addiction to cars was passed down by our Dad who used to street race a '60 Biscayne that he bought new in 1960, and a year later dropped a 348 into.
Fast forward to present day, my brother's collection currently holds
2 - '60 Impalas with 348s, (one 3 speed, one 4 speed)
2 - '60 Biscaynes with 348 (one 3 speed, one 4 speed)
1 - '62 Bel Air with a 409 and 4 speed.
All the cars are period correct with the exception of the 4 speed Biscayne, and that will probably be the majority of my focus on this site. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, so I have no problem understanding the concepts involved, but admittedly, I lack the hands-on experience. My brother is a numbers guy, and although he grasps the same concepts, isn't as keen to execute repairs like I am. Dad is creeping up on 80 and has a lot of stories about the good ol' days, but is/was a better driver than a wrench.
So, what's the deal with the 4 speed Biscayne? It was bought at auction a couple years ago and we've just been driving it for fun. The "others" are in better condition as originals, this is our fun ride to beat on. The previous owner used a 3755011 E1361 block with Edlebrock RPM heads, intake and 500 CFM dual quads mated to a T-10. The rear end died last year so that was swapped for posi, but I don't recall the ratio. The car operates well enough, but to me, it still feels like we're leaving power on the table somewhere, and that's probably where I'll need help.
Anyway, great meeting you all, and I look forward to where this goes.
Cheers, Pat