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markeb01 · 10-06-2011, 10:06 PM

If I were just starting out and had the budget, my first choice would be a Tri-Power 389 Pontiac. Second choice would be a 401 Buick loaded with finned aluminum. The cool factor would be tops with either engine. In reality I built mine 20 years ago with a jelly bean 350, and a shortage of expendable income will keep it there.

vin63 · 10-07-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

If I were just starting out and had the budget, my first choice would be a Tri-Power 389 Pontiac. Second choice would be a 401 Buick loaded with finned aluminum. The cool factor would be tops with either engine. In reality I built mine 20 years ago with a jelly bean 350, and a shortage of expendable income will keep it there.

markeb01 and I are balancing the GM truck scales. I couldn't find a 1963 GMC to build, so I ended up with a '63 Chevy C-10, but, being a lifelong GMC/Pontiac person, I built a Pontiac for mine. 400 block, 455 crank and 462 ci.

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10-06-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Whats under your hood? If I were just starting out and had the budget, my first choice would be a Tri-Power 389 Pontiac. Second choice would be a 401 Buick loaded with finned aluminum. The cool factor would be tops with either engine. In reality I built mine 20 years ago with a jelly bean 350, and a shortage of expendable income will keep it there.



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