'68 Baldwin Motion Impala in the new SC

[bowtie3168]

BelAir62,
I just wanted you to know that Danny Jesel (The Rocker Arm King)said that the Chevrolet 409 and the "427" Z-11 "W" motors were very under appreciated. Danny told me that the "W" motors had a great deal more potential in them but they got overlooked when the "Daytona" engines hit the scene. I would LOVE to own a 61-63 Bel Air, Biscayne, or Impala. You should go to the York US 30 Reunion this year (if they have it again). Dave Strickler's '62 (one of the two '62s), the '63 Z11, and his '68 Z-28 were there. If a "W" motor is a boat anchor, chain me to it before you throw it overboard.
Andrew

[Belair62]

Joe, I think musclebarge is good ! Later 409 blocks were much better pieces than the early ones.Milodon made a "girdle" for the bottom end to try and give it more strength years ago. I think the main drawback to the design had to be the 74 degree deck angle to accomodate combustion chambers in the block rather than in the head. There is not much headwork that can be done to make them breathe any better.I have a 63 dated QB shortblock sitting under my bench that I may sell if anyone has an old Chris Craft in need of a good anchor.