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Robert comments: "The innovations, craftsmanship and history in the other parts of the hobby are being over looked." I love learning about how...
This is a 1961 Belair "Sport Coupe" assembled in St. Louis that came with a 348 and three-on-the-tree. [ATTACH] I started taking her apart a...
Here's a shot of James and the Salt Shaker (dual quad 409): [ATTACH] Here's a shot of my basement before I moved stuff to the new Manshed: [ATTACH]
That would be Vance Heck out of little town in central Ohio. Not sure of his brother's name. They were in the mobile home moving business as I...
Hang in there and take your time. I'm doing the same thing with a pair of "W" blocks at the moment (one is a 348 truck block the other a 409...
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Here are some of the parts/engines SaltFlats (James) has been contemplating for the next build, a 1961 Biscayne drag car: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I...
Most 348s came with the small port heads (379s, 1147s, 333s, all digits at the end of the casting numbers) and iron intakes. The block and maybe...
I have a gaggle of 348 and 409 engines, and several vehicles with the Mighty "W" in the engine bay. SaltFlats and I are currently building a 1961...
James: Looking good, I wish I could be there! Save travels, and take lots of pictures :). Cheers! Tom
A few self serving photos: [ATTACH] James at launch: [ATTACH] Me hanging out with my good buddy Hayden: [ATTACH] Cheers! Tom
Want to see that pic of Hayden with James? [ATTACH] How cool is that? Tom
Here are a few pics of James on the "maiden voyage" last night around 9:ish PM. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] We used my 1962 SS car to ferry our bodies back...
James and the guys took a break tonight and we did a little social for some of the 409 guys who were in from Michigan and Ohio on the way to Great...
James, those are looking good! Just got back from visiting Josh to square up on the shop tab :). Looking forward to the weekend! Here are a few...
Here's James after inserting himself into the engine bay to remove the remaining nuts and bolts holding the previous 409 engine that is being...
I left my two wheeler on the job site about 6 miles away. James and I got to carry that 409 block with pistons and cam about 100 feet out to the...
James is doing a great job of urging me along in making decisions related to the build. We definitely want to get the vehicle ready for Great...
I've got a few 1962 full size Chevrolets, all with "W" engines in them. Enjoy! Tom Kochtanek[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My first car was a 1961 Belair 4 door purchased in 1967 for $200. That was a lot of dinero back then, I worked at McDonald's for 90 cents an hour...
I am lucky to have been able to find and build out a few 348s and 409s for my own personal use. I currently have two dual quad 409s running in...
I have had at least three 409 blocks repaired by qualified professionals. Just like other professionals, each has their distinct approach and...
Lots of "W" enthusiasts on board! I have a nicely restored 1962 SS that sports a transplanted 409 stroker based on the 427 crank. Dual quads,...
The Sun was out today, so I took the '62 SS out for a spin. She has had the "Beach Boy" options (four speed, dual quad, positraction 409)...
Big Mac comments: "Interesting thread. I have a 348 tri power motor that needs rebuilt. I also have access to some 409 heads and have heard...
Assuming your block casting ends in "656" you have a 1965 409 block (or engine). As noted, that 1965 409 casting was the last year for the...
Here is an entire thread (discussion) on piston choices for the Mighty W:...
Greetings from Columbia, Missouri! My name is Tom Kochtanek, and I am a hobbyist that enjoys working on GM cars from the early 1960s. I...
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