my 57' build

[gotmotors]

Reading this thread put a big smile on my face because at age 13 you're getting into a great hobby. Good for you! You are going to be the envy of neighborhood when you get that thing on the road!

Your 327 heads have numbers cast into them under the valve covers that will identify them.
Check here:
http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sbch.php

Steering columns are pressed into the steering box and I think you're right about the pin. There's a thread here somewhere where a guy was able to tear it apart and reassemble it. It'll help you a lot if you can find it - lots of detail.

I'm in the "keep the 327" camp.

[Anderson 57']

Originally Posted by gotmotors

Reading this thread put a big smile on my face because at age 13 you're getting into a great hobby. Good for you! You are going to be the envy of neighborhood when you get that thing on the road!

Your 327 heads have numbers cast into them under the valve covers that will identify them.
Check here:
http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sbch.php

Steering columns are pressed into the steering box and I think you're right about the pin. There's a thread here somewhere where a guy was able to tear it apart and reassemble it. It'll help you a lot if you can find it - lots of detail.

I'm in the "keep the 327" camp.

Thanks and I would hope so! As far as the headers I'm gonna check afters school and I'll try to find that forum for the column..
Lots of people seem to be joining the 327 camp

[Anderson 57']

Update! I managed to get ahold of a steering column out of a big truck and I'll just swap the guts. I also got a decent steering wheel to rebuild. I got my heater the rest of the way out! And my gas tank out to find about a half gallon of 30 year old gas! There's still a long way to go though.i also found the original color! Marine blue?. But now my main goal is to to find the gas pedal to carb linkage for a 6 cylinder. Does any body have one or know of a place to get one? sorry about the pics being sideways they are from my phone!