Thread: help with my BEL AIR

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I just want to know if you guys can tell me what should i know about the bel air I just got and i want to know. Things like what kind of motor can i put in it and where can i find parts for it. All i know about the car so far is that it has a 1974 chevy camro motor in it and something about original cast 2 speed powerglide.

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as you can tell i don't know much about cars but i hope you guys can help me with some info O and will put some Hydraulic in the car. LOL

i don't really know if u could put this transmission to it, but i would take out that powerglide and put in a turbo 350, this is a very good transmission that works in almost all old cars and/or engines, and anything that u would need for that u can find at any parts store, auto zone, kreggian, napa etc...

Welcome to CHR,

'63 Chevy's are some cool rides. They have a big engine bay so almost any motor that you would like could be fit into it. Small block Chevys are a bolt in with minimal modifications needed. I would get rid of the old power glide if you are going to do a motor swap. EIther a trubo 350 as Classic suggested or a newer over drive trans would be great if you plan to travel with it. As for the hydraulics, if you are going to d the lowrider thing I guess that's what you need, but a lot of folks are going to air bags. The are much lighter, are easier to engineer and they can still have a decent ride.

For parts, do a google search on 1963 Chevy parts, you will be amazed. Other choices are Year One, swap meets, and all the auot parts suppliers.

Good luck with your project.

Pat