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corn · 08-13-2004, 12:05 PM

Just kidding, Its a SWEET DEAL! I was telling a coworker that I needed an engine for my '84 & he said he had an old truck with a fresh engine in it that has been sitting for @ 5 years. He told me that it was his son's truck & that he stuck over $3500 in the engine. I asked him a few details about it & it turns out its a '69 factory 396 1/2 ton AC truck & it was in REAL good condition.

Are you ready for this?... I bought the whole thing for $350 bucks!!!!!

I am taking the engine and trans & swapping it into my truck & building a small block & sticking it into the '69 for my 14 year old. We are both pretty excited about it to say the least...corn

Destructo · 08-13-2004, 12:48 PM

you lucky son of a bisquit....

8t5Silverado · 08-13-2004, 01:29 PM

I'd say...

first on the deal and then on the fact that you can get away with that swap ( I can't because of emissions)

wedgemon · 08-13-2004, 01:42 PM

OK, I'm jealeous! Find two and I'll come get one!!

Congrats!

-Wedgemon

"mountainous Surf - The Wedge!"

***Liz*** · 08-13-2004, 01:46 PM

omg corn , thats awesome. Sweet deal and new family project

corn · 08-13-2004, 11:36 PM

Thanks everyone, we are tickled. My son is already looking at truck catalogs instead of his skateboard magazines now. Two trucks are better than one!...corn

SanitysBane · 08-14-2004, 12:31 AM

thoes arn't the original valve covers are they? and if you don't want thoes kind i have a good home for them

corn · 08-14-2004, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanitysBane

thoes arn't the original valve covers are they? and if you don't want thoes kind i have a good home for them

Make me an offer on them, Im going to change out the valve covers & the distributer on it anyway...corn

SanitysBane · 08-14-2004, 12:45 AM

pm sent!

TwinTurbo · 08-14-2004, 03:12 AM

Damn mags and all, too bad they're 6 lugs tho

loweredd · 08-15-2004, 08:08 PM

Very nice score. Where at in Iowa are you?

corn · 08-15-2004, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loweredd

Very nice score. Where at in Iowa are you?

15 miles north of Cherokee. Where is Struble?

loweredd · 08-16-2004, 09:47 AM

I am north of LeMars 6 miles on Hwy 75. We are probably about 20 minutes apart! I work at Northern Auto Parts, (Mopar) in Sioux City.

corn · 08-16-2004, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loweredd

I am north of LeMars 6 miles on Hwy 75. We are probably about 20 minutes apart! I work at Northern Auto Parts, (Mopar) in Sioux City.

Geeeez, I knew it wasnt far away but didnt know it was that close. Ill look you up sometime...corn

ChrisK10 · 08-17-2004, 01:20 PM

OMG, I'm JEALOUS! Bring those kinda deals into southwest Iowa would ya??

Good score!

08-13-2004, 12:05 PM	#1
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Do ya think I got a good deal? Just kidding, Its a SWEET DEAL! I was telling a coworker that I needed an engine for my '84 & he said he had an old truck with a fresh engine in it that has been sitting for @ 5 years. He told me that it was his son's truck & that he stuck over $3500 in the engine. I asked him a few details about it & it turns out its a '69 factory 396 1/2 ton AC truck & it was in REAL good condition. Are you ready for this?... I bought the whole thing for $350 bucks!!!!! I am taking the engine and trans & swapping it into my truck & building a small block & sticking it into the '69 for my 14 year old. We are both pretty excited about it to say the least...corn Last edited by corn; 09-16-2007 at 06:29 PM.

08-13-2004, 12:48 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	you lucky son of a bisquit.... __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-13-2004, 01:29 PM	#3
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I'd say... first on the deal and then on the fact that you can get away with that swap ( I can't because of emissions) __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

08-13-2004, 01:42 PM	#4
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	SSWWWwwweeeeeeeTT! OK, I'm jealeous! Find two and I'll come get one!! Congrats! -Wedgemon "mountainous Surf - The Wedge!"

08-14-2004, 12:31 AM	#7
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	thoes arn't the original valve covers are they? and if you don't want thoes kind i have a good home for them __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-13-2004, 01:46 PM	#5
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	omg corn , thats awesome. Sweet deal and new family project

08-13-2004, 11:36 PM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Thanks everyone, we are tickled. My son is already looking at truck catalogs instead of his skateboard magazines now. Two trucks are better than one!...corn

08-14-2004, 12:45 AM	#9
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	pm sent! __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-14-2004, 03:12 AM	#10
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Damn mags and all, too bad they're 6 lugs tho

08-15-2004, 08:08 PM	#11
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	Very nice score. Where at in Iowa are you?

08-16-2004, 09:47 AM	#13
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	I am north of LeMars 6 miles on Hwy 75. We are probably about 20 minutes apart! I work at Northern Auto Parts, (Mopar) in Sioux City.

08-17-2004, 01:20 PM	#15
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	OMG, I'm JEALOUS! Bring those kinda deals into southwest Iowa would ya?? Good score! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L



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