old 409/348 packrat

[5509]

Howdy,I have a few 409 parts; 1x4 hp factory intake 400hp .new napa w/p, single grove pulleys,rods/pistons.1958 348 cyl. heads(will only fit 58 348. Tom

[5509]

Been there ,done that,have a few parts left over/

[jim_ss409]

Welcome to the site 5509. Does 5509 mean you've got a 409 in a 55 Chevy?

[5509]

Yes,I did run and 409 in my 4dr 1955 Belair.Sold it to a friend in2004.It ran 13.23 @105 w/4sp and street tires.I wonfirst place in 94 at woodburn Hot rod nat.and runner up in 96 at fall funny car meet in Pro class.Cut a .500 lite that day also.Quit before I broke something.I still get to drive it when I visit my friend.It was a crate truck motor w/690 heads,made 375hp at rear wheels.Everyone that rode in it called it Spokey.Thanks for your interest Tom

[Garbageman]

Hello 5509

There are still a few of us running 409's at Woodburn at the Oldies and Hot Rod Nationals. We've probably met at one time or another.
I was still in the Army when you were running the 55. I wish I could of seen it.
Hope to meet you this year at the track.

Paul

[5509]

Howdy,thanks for your intrest.I still have my granpaws 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon.It has a 69 351W/290hp.I have p/s kit and a AOD trans to install.Might make the drags in it.It is a show car and run's mid 16second 1/4.It now has a three on the knee and no traction.The auto will make a big difference,mabey low 15.It is blue and white. . later Tom

[rwagon57]

5509

Check out my signature. PM me if interested and I will share what I know about these very cool vehicles. I have some possibly helpful info on the AOD swap.

[5509]

Sure do have some questions about trans swap. tom5509@webtv.net/503 261 9886 or I can call you if you want to send #.Tom