New to this site, but old to 348's

[number 10]

Owned 348 for nearly 60 years. I just bought one for a 49 Chevy 2 door I am building. This will make #10. Right now it has a 4 BBL but I found 2 tripower units that will power it soon. Also have a 50 Tin Woody, 65 C-10, 66 C-10, 65 Corvair convertible. and a few more. Located in NE Alabama.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Welcome aboard!!!

 

[59K9]

make yourself comfortable, this place is a treasure trove of information...good people as well...

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Welcome to this great site number 10. Nice group of vehicles you have there. We do like pictures.

 

[number 10]

The engine has great compression and evidence of a valve job not long ago. But a look inside is a good thing...very good thing as there was a lifter keeper sitting on the inside. Closer inspection showed a concave on that lifter. Some other galling on the cam. Dropping a new cam and set of lifters in. This will be a driver so nothing for power. Recommendations are welcome.

 

[Don Jacks]

Welcome neighbor.As to the cam,Show Cars 0949 would be a good,Howards Cams "American Muscle"[340 horse 409 replacement] would also be an excellent choice for a "driver' as well.Both will want new valve springs

 

[409gang]

Welcome to the forum number 10 I know you will enjoy it, like Rob said there is a LOT of good info and people here!!

 

[number 10]

I would like a "little" lope" in the sound. Any experience with that?

 

[Don Jacks]

Then go with Show Cars 0950.It's the biggest one that can be put in a 9.5-1 C/R short block without notching the pistons.This cam has GREAT low-mid range power,runs out of steam above 5,000 rpm also making it safe for cast pistons.It will have a noticable lope at a low idle speed.I'm in Huntsville,Al.about an hour or so away.This is a Comp Cams Extreme Energy [small] grind.I would go to Howards Cams for the lifters and use Competetion Products for the valve springs and retainers[vs2 pn should work.]

 

[number 10]

Don, is that a 9049?

 

[Don Jacks]

0949 is one step smaller,greater low end,smooth idle,not what you're looking for.

 

[heddrik]

Welcome aboard, enjoy the ride.

 

[Jeff Olson]

Welcome.

 

[number 10]

I have had 9, 58 chevy's over the years. None now, but I do have a "new to me" 348 i am in the process of rebuilding. This will go in my 49 Styleline 2 door. Saganaw 3 speed O/D, and Corvette C-4 sub frames F&R.

 

[blkblk63ss]

Welcome to the site . I also have two 66 c10. Short fleet and long fleet. Pictures of yours are allowed here!!!

 

[number 10]

Here's my 66 daily driver I have owned 30+ years. Has a 250, 3 speed, nothing special, just cranks up every time.

 

[heddrik]

I used to live in Panama City Fl, where is Mentone located?

 

[number 10]

NE Alabama. 30 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. On TOP of lookout Mountain.

 

[number 10]

I am building my 1959, 348 for my 49 Chevy. Plans are using a Saganaw 3 speed O/D I have . I have both 3x2's and 4 barrel intakes, jury still out on which to use.

 

[La Hot Rods]

3X2 hands down.