Recent content by 409 Willy

My resto on the 62 Bel air sport Coupe went great except for the hood adjustment. The drivers side hood corner stays 1/2" above the fender. The passenger side and front of the hood is perfect, but the corner under the windshield stays up. I have tried every adjsutment possible, but it still...

Cowl Induction Air Cleaner Does anyone remember the cowl induction air cleaner on the A/FX 62 409s that got its out side air from the vents under the windshield? I would love to have one of them, don't think they make any repo's though. It had a rubber gasket between the air cleaner on the...

Heating The Shop :brow My shop is 1290 Sq. Ft., with 10' ceilings, heated and insulated and I used a Reznor propane heater hanging off the ceiling in one corner. The heater puts out 40,000 BTU and heats the shop in minutes. I bought it at a propane dealer who handles all types of heaters...

Member Support :brow :brow :brow Hey Bob, Just put a check in the mail to you, really enjoy the site. Nothing like belonging to a W-motor family! Merry Christmas! 409 Willy

Twin Engine 409 Dragster-yahoo!!!!!!!!!! Hey Bud, when I read about what you want to do with 2 409's in a front engine dragster I got sweaty palms, and my heart rate sped up. I can see and hear it now, I think that is a bitchin idea!!!!!!! Back in 1962 my buddy Hubox bought a 62 Corvette, we...

Scam Artists On Ebay These SOB's are really screwing up a good thing. I caught an ad on Ebay for a fully restored NCRS spec 57 Corvette for $8000. The ad had a picture of a beautiful Turquoise 57 Vette. I Emailed this turkey, the story he Emailed back was the car was in England, belonged to...

Site Support Hi Bob, I am happy to send you some bucks to keep the site running. Just tell me where to send the money and I will send you a check! This is a good site because we all have the same love for the big Block W motors. Back in 1963 I had a 57 Chev 210 hdtp with a 350 Hp 348, 3...

Hooters-oboy!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Hey dq, I work for a chemical company over off Front ave in Portland. Lets hook up some time, I'd like to see your 409. I work out of my house in Selah, Washington but I get to Portland several times a year. Thanks, 409 Willy No news is good new !!! I still...

Thanks Phil Thanks for the story Phil, sounds great. I finally have apicture of my 62 409 Bubbletop to accompany my messages. I appreciate the help I received from you and your shop when I was assembling the car. Hope you like it. 409 Willy :)