wonder how much it will cost me in the end?? 1956 chrysler industrial 354. its all apart but has everything. all i can see missing is the dampner and accompanying pully for it. also has the exhaust manifolds and the pto and bell-housing it used to use. even has the natural gas 2 barrel carb. the friend who gave it to me can't remember where it came from. i thought i could either build it up and put in my 51 hardtop or maybe find a 50's truck and put it in there with a mild build.maybe run it on propane or natural gas. either way it'll cost me some coin..but i am happy.. and the water pump. its frozen. don't know if its rebuildable or not.
Put hemi tech index in search & start reading. "73RR" here can help with the W/P. Check www.hothemiheads.com for apx prices, 73RR is QEC, check him on prices also.
thats awesome. a little work... alot of work and alot of cash! george, i have been reading up lately. lots of great info here and helpful people including 73rr.
Rebuild kit from Hot heads $1475. Plus a valve job. Water pump ...junk. Get a chevy conversion for a pump. Rebuild water pump $300 to $400!!! Been there, done that sorry I did.
cylinders don't even feel like they have a ridge. probably could just hone them and reuse the pistons. but then again, i need a little more compression...
Hmmm...a chinese sbc pump or a properly rebuilt pump that fits and does not require a pile of 'other' parts that have to be bought.... And apparently I am not charging near enough for a rebuild... BTW, I have a spare impeller for that model. .
Check out Scott Moseman's 'The Hemi.Com' site and forum. (www.thehemi.com). You'll find lots of useful info and get lots of help there. Mart3406 ===========================
That is so cool... maybe I'll toss this flathead i just bought in the shed and call my buddy again..hmmmmmmm
i can't register on thehemi. won't take my email accounts... guess i am stuck with the hamb guys! so looking at videos and pics i think i am going to take my time, due to cash,,, and build a blown hemi for my 51 chevy. my current motor runs great but heck i have a hemi now...
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