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interchanging heads and other parts I have a complete '60 pass. 348 ( - alt & starter) and a '65 truck block, crank, rods, and 333 heads (and some sheet metal) I want to use all the 348 parts I can with the 409 block and crank. My 3758379 heads are in better shape, looking up numbers...

Thanks Seemed like it was crazy but the guy that said it does have a nice old car and it's all new to me. I'm lovng this site!

I have a new tank and a co-worker suggested I have it sealed inside even if new? Since it is brand new; I asked the vendor and (of course) he said nothng else was needed and to put it in. Any input is apprecaited!

Another great reference page for 348/409 numbers http://www.show-cars.com/numbers1.htm

I worked on cars a little bit when I was younger because I had too, been awhile since I wrenched on anything. My brother started to restore an Impala until he joined the service. Car was eventually junked. Kept motor a little longer but was eventually sold. I really liked that car and saw...

Block I have been learning a lot reading all these post, question.. Didn't they make a passenger car block (with no relief cuts) with a ..656 casting too? Would that make it more? (though still maybe not 3400?) I just picked up a partial truck motor for $1500 block, heads, crank, rods...

Thanks... but I have all the parts I need (and no money) for now... Thanks for tip on searching for cracks, I did ask and he stated no cracks crank is out of motor; it is all in pieces Attached is pic of block

Thanks Thanks to everyone for their input, this car is costing me a fortune already, I been buying tools and parts. I work on computer not cars so all new to me.. I found a guy with a 409 ..656 truck block, 333 heads, crank, rods/ pistions , cam oil pan & some other miscellaenous parts for...

This is probaly been rehashed on here but I am curious If I have a re-buildable 348 already but can get (from what seller says) is a running 409 w/low mileage from an old fire truck for $4000; this is about what it is going to cost to build the 348? I know the 348 is a 250HP, from what I...

I posted this previously in engines so I deleted and am posting here. My first time rebuilding/restoring a car and have been reading a lot and emailing people all over the country. Most have been real nice and helpful. I have a 1962 Biscayne that originally had a 6 cyl, if I want to put...

Hi, I have a '62 Biscayne, had 350 ci in it but we are rebuilding a 1960 348 ci and want an auto transmission, I have two mid 60's powerglides or would a TH-350 transmission or other type be better? This is my first project of this kind and Any infornmation is apprecaitated!