Got a line on a 63 409 that i believe is not real but its said to be all there!
Needs a rebuild motor, possibly bodywork etc but not terrible car!

What should i do?

S/A??
Nostalgia??

Run away?

The only replacement block/heads are aluminum!

But a 4 speed dual quad positraction 409 is on my "cool" list

Stock appearing would be a challenge, but what a challenge! That's a mans car it is.

Bill

Awesome to say the least Very cool if that is the case. Just sayin

I think that I have 30 plus wheel time on a stick impala I should be one to take one for the team.

Hal, i think i did ok w my 4 speed but i would let you drive it anytime too!

I think there was a lower hp 4bbl auto correct but if i do it it will be a stick

If only i could get the replacement hardware approved!

I will def be planning this out before i buy it!

Hal, what do you think it could run w stick and skinnys w a max effort 409

I know at least one of those cars in pure stock trim has gone high 12s. I say go for it, they have a killer cool factor.

Hal, what do you think it could run w stick and skinnys w a max effort 409[/quote]


Hayden Proffitt ran high 11s with 12.5-1 compression and a .511 lift cam 4:56 gears and shitty tires and track prep in 62 at 3550lbs. Prepaired A/S sticks ran mid 12s at 11-1 compression. These cars can go pretty good. Oh, did anyone mention , they are cool too.

Hayden Proffitt ran high 11s with 12.5-1 compression and a .511 lift cam 4:56 gears and shitty tires and track prep in 62 at 3550lbs. Prepaired A/S sticks ran mid 12s at 11-1 compression. These cars can go pretty good. Oh, did anyone mention , they are cool too. [/quote]
dead on with your knowledge Hal.

http://haydenproffitt.com/ALL_TIME_TOP_TEN_STOCKER.html

Hal, they had 15" rims right??

I can run G70 15 tires per our rules!

Ted, 14" only, that includes the wagons too. But whats wrong with G70-14s? You do get 4 link well 3 link suspension.

Nothing wrong, just saying i can go to a G70!

Thats a little help!

For the rear suspension I would go with a boxed lower control arm and then add an additional upper torque arm which is what they did back in the day. From people who I have spoken to who raced these cares back in the day the additional torque arm would really reduce that axle hop these cars like mine are know for. Man I really want to see this car and then see it in action. Would love to see that launching with the left front tire in the air with the right on the ground thanks to that wonderful X-frame

Believe it or not the only two different sizes where 7.00-14 and on the station wagons it was 8.00-14 a big whopping difference of 4 1/2" tread versus 4 3/4" tread on the road from the factory so the G70 are a huge advantage