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So my 55 Clipper Custom Deluxe has become fitted (almost) with a 394 cid Oldsmobile Skyrocket complete with a pile of shit slim jim transmission behind it.... its getting there. A few years ago i was reading the post of "this is really gonna piss you guys off" and was observing the chopping and elongation of the front doors and fabbing a 2 door.....Does anybody have insight as to proper bracing as i will be doing the same thing? Also a breakdown of the steps would be nice, i plan on stretching the doors not replacing the front doors with 2 door factory doors....lemme know what ya think. Thanks

WHat's a slim jim transmission?????

What will u do about rear windows and regulators, door glass???? Most likely the car will get real weak unless u do somekind of frame or other body bracing. IIRC the Hardtops used 1 extra body mount outrigger at the frame.

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Slim Jim? One of GM's most notorious (read LOUSY) automatic transmissions.

Owen, some people (Keith, LOL!) are incapable of an internet search, so for those people Slim Jim

Thanks Eric, that was a good read, my only familiarity with the Slim Jim was by it's reputation for very short service life, it was kind of the laughing stock of the transmission trade when I was younger.

As i said piece of shit transmision, but i have had my share of frame off packard restos and its time a cool rat rodded Packard were to pull up on the scene, I am using what parts i have and can assure you this fine automobile will be jaw dropping minus the 352 and ultramatic transmission. And i have a feeling that if Eric gets his speedster done he will get long look at my tail lights. LOL

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Why are you putting your taillights on the FRONT of your car? LMFAO!

LMFAO? Are you in miami?

JT,

Any chance of a Project Blog on this modification? Would be interesting to follow along as you do the job.