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Glenn,
He won't pull it unless I am buying. Maybe I could just offer him $100 for it. It should be good for parts. The VIN indicates a Z code which would be a 390 4BBL. An S would be the 390 4 bbl GT. The former is 315 hp and the latter is 320 hp. I assume that is just a carburetion differerence?
My original car was a 4-speed but it is hard to come by a transmission. How much latitude do I have in comatibility of housings and so on over different years and blocks?
Thanks,
Robin
Robin sent you a email with those sites we talked about. Nice speaking over the phone with you this eve. Good luck and keep me posted...
G.
Hey Robin give me a call please. I wanted to ask you something about the new block you have. The number you called from came up unavailable on my cell and I misplaced your home number.
G.
FFR428,
I just saw your post from May about your friend's 390 in CT. Does he still have it? I may need one for my recently purchased '65 Galaxie, as the oil has water mixed in it. The engine's not stuck, but it still can't be a good sign...
Thanks,
- John
Sorry that's all been sold. However your 390 could be a blown headgasket among other things. If the engine has not been run long like that damage could be minimal and most likely ok when repaired. Or if you were planning a rebuild this would be the best time. If your engine is original to the car you'd want to keep it that way. If you bought the car with the engine like that it's best to just rebuild it not knowing how long it was run like that. I also have a line on another 428 engine that is a really nice deal. But it's in Va beach and is a pickup only deal. The engine is VERY affordable. PM/Email if interested.
G.