Hi to all:
New to this and have an interest in selling a near complete 409, but everybody has a story. My brother and I were both Chevy enthusiasts, following the NHRA Stock and Super Stock circuit in Division 1 for a couple of decades. The last car my brother raced was a 60 BelAir 4-dr, 283/170 HP in U/SA, it was parked in 2000 or so, his NHRA permanent number was 1409.
Along the way we picked up some 409 parts; the first "score" was set of 690 heads, ex manifolds (1961/2 castings) in 1975 or so. Joe kept at the parts acquisition thru work as GM parts man, assembling enough parts to nearly complete a 409/425 motor that includes factory dual exhaust. Probably 70% of the items are new NOS still inside Genuine GM Parts boxes.
Sadly my brother passed away suddenly and I'm left w/task of disposing the car parts. I'd been away from active racing for 20 yrs but have always followed cars thru sites like HAMB/Jalopy Journal and ClassRacer.
I've posted an ad for the parts but it's rambling and not complete, as I have not fully inventoried the lot. For example, I knew of the NOS 425HP short block, but unaware he had a set of 583 head castings NEW IN THE BOX. So it's been a bit of surprise and roller coaster. One thought for giggles is to cart all the new parts to a dyno room, assemble the motor and settle once and for all the HP output of a genuine factory stock 409/425. Now that would be cool.
I've already spoken with a few members and enjoy the knowledge and enthusiasm on this site. It's become a favorite bookmark and not only for the engine post. BTW- will try to post a new ad in nxt few weeks.
New to this and have an interest in selling a near complete 409, but everybody has a story. My brother and I were both Chevy enthusiasts, following the NHRA Stock and Super Stock circuit in Division 1 for a couple of decades. The last car my brother raced was a 60 BelAir 4-dr, 283/170 HP in U/SA, it was parked in 2000 or so, his NHRA permanent number was 1409.
Along the way we picked up some 409 parts; the first "score" was set of 690 heads, ex manifolds (1961/2 castings) in 1975 or so. Joe kept at the parts acquisition thru work as GM parts man, assembling enough parts to nearly complete a 409/425 motor that includes factory dual exhaust. Probably 70% of the items are new NOS still inside Genuine GM Parts boxes.
Sadly my brother passed away suddenly and I'm left w/task of disposing the car parts. I'd been away from active racing for 20 yrs but have always followed cars thru sites like HAMB/Jalopy Journal and ClassRacer.
I've posted an ad for the parts but it's rambling and not complete, as I have not fully inventoried the lot. For example, I knew of the NOS 425HP short block, but unaware he had a set of 583 head castings NEW IN THE BOX. So it's been a bit of surprise and roller coaster. One thought for giggles is to cart all the new parts to a dyno room, assemble the motor and settle once and for all the HP output of a genuine factory stock 409/425. Now that would be cool.
I've already spoken with a few members and enjoy the knowledge and enthusiasm on this site. It's become a favorite bookmark and not only for the engine post. BTW- will try to post a new ad in nxt few weeks.