Topic: I know you guys are probably Tired of hearing me ask advice...

[Redbeard101]

I have been doing alot of "LIGHT" Bodywork to my 49 Chevy 4dr..Because frankly..I'm kinda lost on what drive train to use..Ok...I have a SWEET 250 6cylinder...My plans all along was just to put her together and run her..But then we picked up a GREAT 350...and now I traded some labor for a running 454ci..Any 1 of the 3 drive trains I have to change the rear end..No BIGGIE...The 250 would be great as the suspension wouldn't need much modification..The 350 and the 454 are probably to much for the stock suspension and brakes...As I have said before this car is my last Hurrah...To be totally honest even seeing it finished 1 way or another is questionable...What do you think...HONESTLY...Build it quick with the 6 and leave it to my kid to redo when dad's gone..Or ENJOY the build and go a completely different direction as far as Bad Azz...To be honest I am just loving the part of tinkering and removing a dent here and there...I can see the old Girl in all her glory running down the road in my mind...I'll tell you 1 GREAT thing about this car..Working on it has gotten my son fired right up on his old D100..I've done more work on it than my own..LOTS of good memories in these 2 old Rats...Thanks Friends...

[obama]

I'm thinking the sbc 350 may be in your future.
should be a fairly easy swap, not much weight difference, good horsey power, tons of bolt on's (might even be pre- made motor mounts if'n ya need em)
Just my opinion,,, and may not be worth even what ya paid fur it.

[miraclepieco]

Man, isn't that always the dilemma. The older I get, the shorter term I want my projects to be. If you're having fun now, keep the project as short and simple as possible. Don't make it a burden. I'd install the 350 (more power, better sound) and leave the suspension and rear as is (for now) and see how long you can get away with driving it and how much fun you can have until something breaks - if ever!      

[oldskool49]

Go with the flow, or Dragon      Anyway the 250 no much to do for that. The SBC some work . But the Elephant will take some doing to get it in safe.,,,,,But if ya want to unload the SBC or BBC let me know.. Now if you wnat a nice SBC I have that 283 runnin. More confused??     Anyway go with the feeling of what is right.



 

[Redbeard101]

Thanks Friends...No matter what I put in her I need to change the rear end..Can't mate that old enclosed drive line to anything I have..lol And believe it or Not they make BOLT ON motor mounts for both SBC and BBC for the 49..My Son has already layed dibbs on the BBC OldSkool..In fact we are going out in a bit and look at 63 Chevy Impala 2dr ht that SUPPOSEDLY has a factory 4spd..Been sitting since '80...You know the rest of that story..Yep it run when I parked it..This old boy has about 50 cars and pickups and wants to move them..

[hotwheels]

I too would go with the 350. I know it's more work, but it will move your car down the road in a heartbeat.....

[oldskool49]

Thanks Friends...No matter what I put in her I need to change the rear end..Can't mate that old enclosed drive line to anything I have..lol And believe it or Not they make BOLT ON motor mounts for both SBC and BBC for the 49..My Son has already layed dibbs on the BBC OldSkool..In fact we are going out in a bit and look at 63 Chevy Impala 2dr ht that SUPPOSEDLY has a factory 4spd..Been sitting since '80...You know the rest of that story..Yep it run when I parked it..This old boy has about 50 cars and pickups and wants to move them..

Kool. But you have to bring back PICTURES.

[Redbeard101]

The old boy wasn't around today...But I have a bunch of pic's of vehicles that are 4-Sale..If someone here who doesn't have trouble posting pic's would like to post them I will email them to them..2 47 Ford Farm Trucks..Great Shape..1 has a Flathead V8 and the other a 6..500.00 a piece on these..A 53 or 54 Ford COE..Runs,has no brakes..The lift box works,Chrome grill..Price is nego..A 46 International Pickup..GREAT shape..No drive train..BODY EXCELLENT..Doors are off of it and in the box..Has a visor..A KNOX box??1500.00..A 62 Falcon Sedan Delivery,A 62 Falcon Ranchero and a 62 Falcon 2dr Station wagon..The sedan delievery has a mustang suspension on it..But looks Iffy to me..I Believe he said 1300.00 for the 3..A 54 Ford Custom Cab pickup..No frt clip or drive train...Nego..A 60 Impala 4 dr HT..Complete 283..Pretty decent..750.00..Oh and a Early to mid 20's Chevy truck..Basically its a Cowl,windshield,frt end and drive train..Frame,Dash...750.00..Anyone interested shoot me your email and I will send pic's..I would love to post them all on here..But I'm Cyber STUPID...