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-Dave Semper Fi! 69 Camaro SS396 L34 X66 |
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If you are just going to sell it then build the original back as close to numbers matching as you can and put it in the car. If you are not going to get it out and enjoy it then why build it with more power and not original? If you are going to keep it a while and enjoy it then build the other one with more power and save the original to sell with the car later.
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Freddie 1969 Camaro RS/SS396 (427) 4 speed |
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These are awesome points, guys. Good things to consider and valid points either way. I guess the ultimate decision whether I keep the car or not.... and I know me....i don't I appreciate all the input! Did someone say something about boobs?
Cheers Dave |
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Build the original block and put it in the car since you will be selling it once you get tired of it.
Then sell the spare block separately for added bonus cash. |
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You saved the original block, so it's obviously important to you. Build it, because when you sell the car, odds are the next guy is going to lose it somehow. Build it with well ported stock heads (because the casting numbers are right there in front of God and everybody to show the world if you swapped them), stroker crank (445 ish cid), Ford aluminum PI intake (looks correct, lighter) and CJ manifolds ( looks correct, better). Make the Toploader a wide ratio box if it isn't already and go.
If you should happen to blow up the original block-oh well. It's already on it's second life and 68 Mustang 390 GT buyers care about 1/10 as much about original blocks as '68 Camaro buyers do. Between the VIN and the Marti report, there just isn't any doubt in what it is. My $.02 |
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Yes exactly, this would be my vote.
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1969 Camaro RS/SS Azure Turquoise 1969 Camaro Z/28 Azure Turquoise 1984 Camaro z/28 L69 HO 5 speed 1984 Camaro z/28 zz4 conversion 1987 Monte Carlo SS original owner |
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"The original numbers matching one with two hefty cracks in two cylinders"
ESPECIALLY because of this; build the original motor. Any idea how many guys out there will not even believe the original block is repairable? If it is in the car running, there will be no doubt. WAY easier to sell a "numbers" car with everything intact. This coming from a guy who has the original 302 stashed and is driving a 69Z with a 70 spec LT-1.
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This!
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Bruce Choose Life-Donate! |
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Very good points, all of you..... and it's really good food for thought!! Think I'll go the original engine route. I think when the time to sell comes to sell it, that will be a bonus to add in the description. Not "Yeah... it's numbers matching, but the block is over there in the corner with a 'How to build Ford FEs' engine book on top of it!"
Thanks all for the input. That helped a lot!! Now... back to the Mustang thread! Gotta get that thing done! MCACN "X" is FAST approaching. Hmmmm....X.... is the the adult version of the show? Cheers Dave |
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No,this is.
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