Recent content by frank409

Date code B8B - The first B stands for second shift, the 8 stands for 1968 (so it is an over the counter replacement carb), and the third B stands for February.

Tom, You are correct that the engine has to come out of the car to get the oil pan off. The windage tray interferes so there is not enough clearance between the engine and the frame, even if you jack up the motor. Most likely the two little rubber seals that go between the rear main cap and...

The convention was a great time that far exceeded my expectations! It is something that I will remember for a long time and I must say a sincere thank you to Phil and his team for making this happen. I loved the 4’ high 409 “dash plaque”, the 409 barbeque grill, and meeting all of the 409...

Dear Super Sport, At the 409 Convention, Lamar Waldon was asked this very same question and his reponse was that it is not a problem as long as it is repaired properly. I have personally seen many welded 409 block that run just fine. Check to make sure it is not cracked by a lifter bore or on...

Steven, Thanks for the quick reply. It is encouraging to hear that the 62 quarters are good. I hope to hear the same about the 63 panels. Sincerely, Frank

I am thinking about buying one of the new reproduction 1963 Impala full quarter panels. I would love to hear from people who have installed them to see what they think. My questions are: How was the quality? How did they fit? Once you were done, did it look like a repro job? Were you...