I haven’t been on here in ages. The one on the left looks like my crossram, except mine isn’t polished and has never been used. Is the one on the right front for a big block Ford? What about the one in the back? Modified 409?
I plan to come to Thompson this year. I was going to last year, but got sidetracked. I hope to buy a 409 (at least a block) there.
That doesn't surprise me we beat the AMC club. Did you go to the Milan race in '83? It was great! I have lots of photos! I don't have my yellow 409 club shirt yet...
Me and few old friends were supposed to go to Union Grove in the late 70s to attend the Midwest 409 club versus the AMC club. We couldn't make it because my friends old Chevy Van (another good song!) Would barely make it around the block, much less to Wisconsin from Ohio. Yes , the great...
I was surprised to see my letter to the editor of Super Chevy was being discussed on here and misunderstood! Let me first say that I am a total fanatic for 409s BUT cannot afford one. I have been a 409 lover for as long as most people on here and probably longer! I use to own three 425 HP...
Crane made great products! I think they were one of the first to bring back 409 stuff for enthusiasts (I bought a cam in the early to mid 80s), with a line of reproduction cams. BUMMER!!
I don't buy cars for investment purposes( I'm probably in the minority with that) but for enjoyment. I would build a car with a 409 to use and cruise even with these stupid gas prices. 409s were built blow off the competition not sit around to become museum pieces or be sold to some rich...