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Posted on: 2008/10/13 11:24
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we are not worried about the originality of the car, other than the sheet metal body, which is in excellent shape. Now if I was involved with this project from the beginning it would be a different story but since the car was torn apart 20 years ago and after numerous people have been working on it, I finished it off with the electrical. has original bumpers hood ornament headlights trim etc, we want a good reliable engine and tranny to swap out the tired olds. that was put into the car. so I'm thinking the chevy 350. I don't care if everyone else uses this engine, actually it makes it better for me because its cheaper. anyway this car has to get done and I would appreciate it if you all would cut the squabbling and get to the point. Thanks,
Tobey
Posted on: 2008/10/13 19:31
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The 350 Chev carbureted engine with a TH350 or TH400 trans. would likely be your cheapest and most reliable combo. It would provide plenty of power, parts are cheap and dress up items are also inexpensive. Good luck.
Posted on: 2008/10/13 19:47
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OK now wheres the best place to get one.. have maybe $5000 to spend, want the best bang for the buck.
Posted on: 2008/10/13 21:37
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Check with your local Chevy dealer,a crate engine is available thru the parts dept.Lots of options for performance,last one I installed was a replacement 350 and all I had to do was install the carb and acessories.You won't be able to use the BOP trany,but it sounds like all the mounts are there for a TH 350,400 or 4 speed auto.
RT
Posted on: 2008/10/13 22:16
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a visual
Posted on: 2008/10/13 22:49
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wow quiet group here
Posted on: 2008/10/17 19:21
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I'm just waiting for the next rant by Pfhartmann.
Posted on: 2008/10/17 20:14
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FLjoyrider: I like the looks of your Packard. What is the color of the car?
With that color and wire wheels, whitle walls, wood running boards is a combination that I like. As far as an engine for your Packard how about a Chevy 4.3 V6 with a turbo set up. That would make it shet and git. John F. Shireman
Posted on: 2008/10/17 21:00
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