Re: 22 Series 327 in a 17 Series Super 8?

Posted by Gene On 2011/8/12 1:45:44

That is something I will not know until I actually get the parts. According to the owner if was carefully disassembled and the block was sent out for repair. For all we know at this point there may even have been rebuild parts ordered and on-hand to rebuild this engine. If so, they will go with the engine. If it is beyond my financial ability at this time to rebuild it then I'll preserve the parts carefully and stick the engine I have available in it just to get it on the road. At least it will be preserved for the next generation or the next person and I can always work on it a little at a time as funds become available. Maybe I'll hit the Lotto or something.
I mean, what are the options? If I do not try to preserve the integrity of the car and the engine gets sold off then it becomes a parts car or a hybrid until someone can find the correct year engine to put in there but they are becoming more rare. And, I've seen pictures of this car. It is simply too nice to do that to. The car deserves a chance, even a small one, to travel the roads again under its own power. If I have to sell my 36 Chevy to make that happen then I may have to sacrifice that. Gene