SuperStocker409, New Guy and have an addiction

[boxerdog]

I like the concept, it looks like their rules are more restrictive than some I have seen. It's hard to know when to allow deviations from "period correct" and when not to. Nevertheless, I am sure the racing is pretty intense.

Oh, and I would never entertain a restrictor plate

 

[SuperStocker409]

Racing is def intense. Yes they are restrictive,but allows the period correct to shine through which makes it unique

 

[SuperStocker409]

Ok, So here is a question I have for you guys. I found a 62-65 348 X Block however the listing says the block needs #1 cylinder sleeved, should I pull the trigger and jump on it?

 

[Phil Reed]

What are they asking?

 

[SuperStocker409]

250.00

 

[boxerdog]

I wouldn't unless it it was otherwise very nice and crack-free.

 

[SuperStocker409]

Thanks guys.

 

[Junky]

What is the purpose of forcing you to sleeve the #1 cylinder? Welcome...

 

[SuperStocker409]

Junky thanks for the welcome, I am not understanding your question?
Well 2 cars and not one has come through for me yet. First one I lost contact with the owner I guess he sold it locally? Second one was way to far gone to my liking so the quest continues on. Currently looking at getting in contact with owner of #3 so hopefully this one pans out (no pun intended) so I can move forward with what I am trying to accomplish

 

[Junky]

Ok, So here is a question I have for you guys. I found a 62-65 348 X Block however the listing says the block needs #1 cylinder sleeved, should I pull the trigger and jump on it?

OK.. my confusion.. I was thinking that the rules required you to sleeve the #1 cylinder, when it is the block that you found that needs the #1 cylinder sleeved. I'm old, and that allows me to misread things many times. Now, what were we discussing???

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Might want to find out if that #1 cylinder is pitted or just plain cracked. A good machine shop could advise you from there.

A sleeve done properly runs $150 - $200 per hole. A good crack checked 348 block is worth maybe $300 - $500. Offer him $100 after telling him the cost to repair. Then be prepared to be shut down as more and more guys think they have struck gold. 348s aren't "fool's gold" but they are valued quite a bit less than their big brethren.

 

[SuperStocker409]

Thanks Tom.

 

[SuperStocker409]

This Bad Boy was at the SEGA race yesterday

 

[region rat]

How did it run??

 

[SuperStocker409]

How did it run??

It didnt, had a vortec sbc under the hood and was there just for the show portion. Looked real nice otherwise

 

[SuperStocker409]

Well I am right back to square one. Every car I have had lined up has either been scooped up before I could get to it, or was way worse than described, THE HUNT continues.......

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

It'll happen. Best one may be yet to come.

 

[SuperStocker409]

It'll happen. Best one may be yet to come.

And it did!!! I go and pick up my car Saturday. I landed not just one, but TWO 63 belairs. Mind you the need work, so with the two I can get one really good one, and then it crossed my mind that I could put them both together and make one the tow/support vehicle

 

[Junky]

Having two '63 BelAirs is like having 2 wives in the same household. They are both going to be competing for your attention, and no matter how hard you try, you are not going to be able to service them both in the way that they each deserve.

 

[SuperStocker409]

Having two '63 BelAirs is like having 2 wives in the same household. They are both going to be competing for your attention, and no matter how hard you try, you are not going to be able to service them both in the way that they each deserve.

And you say that like its a bad thing.....