Z-11 restoration

Blk61409

Well Known Member
Supporting Member 9
Yes, I do plan on showing it.
At the same time I’m trying to get the Mystery Motor heads repaired(not started yet).

I have another white 63 Impala with a matching number 425/409.
When I get the MM finished I’m going to put it in that car and then I’ll have the 2 different 427cu in engines, each in a white Flint built 63 Impala. However, I need to get started on the repairs. I’ve been talking to a guy that runs the machining operation for Ken Lingenfelter. He thinks he has a guy that can do it. I sent him the metallurgical info from the company that did the X-rays, etc. still need to have further dialog with them.

Anyway, still plugging along.
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Tom Kochtanek

Well Known Member
Supporting Member 13
The hits just keep coming!

We all know the cars are awesome, but I've been gawking at the finishes on the place where you park them :).

I had hoped I could keep my shiny stuff separate from my grubby stuff, but that hasn't happened as yet. I wish the upstairs of my Mancave looked as good as yours :). As to the lower section, James will confirm I have no chance to even get close to how well outfitted your shop area might be!

Cheers!
TomK
 

blkblk63ss

Well Seasoned Member
Supporting Member 5
The hits just keep coming!

We all know the cars are awesome, but I've been gawking at the finishes on the place where you park them :).

I had hoped I could keep my shiny stuff separate from my grubby stuff, but that hasn't happened as yet. I wish the upstairs of my Mancave looked as good as yours :). As to the lower section, James will confirm I have no chance to even get close to how well outfitted your shop area might be!

Cheers!
TomK
Maybe you could knock out a wall in your living room and get some cars in there. Your wife probably would approve.:teehee
 

Blk61409

Well Known Member
Supporting Member 9
Had a few setbacks on the project, but now on a roll!!!
We pulled the intake and valley cover, the ole oil leak thing. Al decided to clean it up and here are some casting dates and numbers for them.

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