Looking For An Old "W" Motor.

[40]

I want to get started this Spring on the renovation of my old Chevy Pickup.I am wanting to build it retro-style with a 409 or possibly a 348,dual quads or trips and a Tremec 5 or possibly a 6-speed gear rower.Just wondering if any of the membership might know of one hiding in someones back room or under a bench somewhere.I have ran across a few 409's but would need to mortgage my house to afford them.The 348's are more readily available and less expensive but I understand there were various issues with them in certain years. I will be patient and look for a while but if something doesn't turn up,I may just go with a crate big block.I have also entertained the thought of an old "Nailhead" as a power plant but they seem nearly as scarce.Anything hiding out there??

[348tripower]

I want to get started this Spring on the renovation of my old Chevy Pickup.I am wanting to build it retro-style with a 409 or possibly a 348,dual quads or trips and a Tremec 5 or possibly a 6-speed gear rower.Just wondering if any of the membership might know of one hiding in someones back room or under a bench somewhere.I have ran across a few 409's but would need to mortgage my house to afford them.The 348's are more readily available and less expensive but I understand there were various issues with them in certain years. I will be patient and look for a while but if something doesn't turn up,I may just go with a crate big block.I have also entertained the thought of an old "Nailhead" as a power plant but they seem nearly as scarce.Anything hiding out there??

I have seen some on Ebay and you might try the HAMB classifieds, there were some around there. I had a 348 tripower in my 29 coupe and it was a attention getter! I had a 409 I put together, a dual quad motor, just to make some money and it worked!
Don

[nitrofc]

You can have mine ..but the 32 goes along with it

[40]

"You can have mine ..but the 32 goes along with it".......I'll bet there's a catch.....Like.....MONEY!!

[fitzwell]

was a couple of 348's on craigslist dallas today, one 3x2, one locked up.
 1200.00 for both.

[40]

Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out.

[river1]

there's one on phx craigslist also

a few days ago, don't remember details but he wanted $500

later jim

[Rochie]

Daryle,  did you get the email I sent regarding a Canadian W motor??

Wayne

[40]

Wayne,I did not receive it. If you sent it to the Cableone.net address,I have been unable to access that mailbox for quite some time.If you don't mind,please resend it to PepperTaker@aol.com .........Thanks!