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Belair62
05-04-2005, 07:30 PM
Looking for a very clean car...color unimportant ...no trailer queens just a good starting point for a tribute car...Seafoam green a plus. I have this 409 and trans laying in the garage and thought I may do a DH tribute car. He had one of these and 61's are very cool.I don't think it was lettered though.
Verne_Frantz
05-04-2005, 07:50 PM
A noble project Bob. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
I'll keep my eyes open for you. The NOS trim for the car will put you in the poor house, as the repro stuff just doesn't fit right. Also, Dick's car wasn't an SS, so that will save you $$$. That 409 block isn't by any chance a 623 casting is it?

Verne
mmcporter
05-04-2005, 08:29 PM
Neat project Belair. It's probably not taking the easy route though.
Belair62
05-05-2005, 12:28 AM
When I did my 61 in the late 80's it was a tough road even then for trim...but hell it's worth a shot. I've had the block so long I don't remember the casting number but the pad is stamped S 181689 TI2I7QB..if anyone owns this car by chance...lets talk. ...
Verne_Frantz
05-05-2005, 01:26 AM
Belair,
Well, it can't be a 623 with the QB (only Q in '61). If you get around to it, please forward the casting # (068, 814 or 422) along with the casting date. I keep records of as many as I can, especially those with VINs. I like to keep track of time from cast to assembly, and from assembly to production.

I'll keep my eyes open for a good car. I also know someone with a few extra NOS pieces when the time comes.

Verne
Belair62
05-05-2005, 06:41 AM
427TJ sent me a couple prospects http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
Xplantdad
05-05-2005, 07:42 AM
Way to go Bill...like Bob needs ANOTHER car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
427TJ
05-05-2005, 07:55 AM
You can never have too many!
Belair62
05-05-2005, 07:59 AM
The engine is lonely and has been hidden for years !! It needs a home.
JChlupsa
05-05-2005, 11:53 AM
I know of a 61 Bubble top 409 that could be for sale if the guy can find a nice unrestored 69 Z28.
Xplantdad
05-05-2005, 05:07 PM
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The engine is lonely and has been hidden for years !! It needs a home.

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I can vouch for the "hidden" part, eh Darren? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

C'mon Bob, you just want to build it so that you can sing "She's real fine, my 409!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
SuperNovaSS
05-06-2005, 05:36 AM
Bob,

Just buy my 62 convertible, it could use a 409.


Jason