help IDing a old rocket olds???

[100mphwheelspinner]

I recently located a old olds engine coupled to what i believe to be a 40's model 3 speed ford truck transmission.
I feel that this may become the drive train for my next rat rod. the motor has an integrated bellhousing with a adapter for the transmission. the letters cfd and 563922 are cast into it. it also has a cast 4bbl intake. any help would be great. thanks

[Rocket88]

That's funny, I've got a 55, 324 with the same numbers on it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Look on the drivers side between #1 and #3 there is a pad there with a serial number on it.
Also look on the heads at the center exhaust port, if it's a 55 it should have the number 8 cast into it.
Sounds like another rocketeer in training! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Rocket88]

Oops!!
Look between #5 and #7, I forgot you're not in Canada. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[100mphwheelspinner]

i will check the head asap. thanks for the help. I figure the motor to be pre 1960? It runs like a top. the guy pulled it out of a 48 ford truck. he's going the sbc route. I don't mind though. he said he would sell me everything but the carb for $250. its even got a new clutch in it.

[Rocket88]

$250!!!!!
And it runs like a top!!!!!!

You SUCK!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[100mphwheelspinner]

I can't really pass it up. one mans junk is another mans treasure. I just hope that I get lucky and it is a year that makes a decent amount of power.

[gasser]

You might find this site helpful...

http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofeng.htm#Engines%201949%20-%201964

Good Luck!

[kustomolds]

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he said he would sell me everything but the carb for $250.

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BASTARD!! eerrr, I mean, that's a terrible price! Have him call me and I'll......nevermind

[100mphwheelspinner]

thanks for the site.... it is very helpful.