Re: IML: Wrong Engine in Number 1 Car
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Re: IML: Wrong Engine in Number 1 Car




If there is such a thing as a Number One 1959 Imperial, I really don't think that having the wrong year engine is going to count. First, hardly anyone would know. Second, there really aren't very many Number One anything. Third, if it did make a difference, the engine could be re-stamped to match the number of the engine coming out, and it would make no difference to anyone.

In my opinion, the only true Number One car is one that is factory fresh, NEVER been used, and is in new condition. We have all seen what happens to such cars that have not been stored properly. Restorations always have flaws, one just needs to know where to look. Over restoration is a negative in my book. Most cars represented as Number One are truly Number Two or High Number Three. I personally prefer unrestored, well maintained cars that I can enjoy and not diminish their value at the same time.

Buy another engine and have it rebuilt. If you do make a Number One Car, it becomes a trailer queen, or it won't be that anymore after its been driven s few miles.

Good luck and enjoy!

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve B. <Imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 5:13 pm
Subject: RE: IML: cast iron welder in SE?



I discovered that my 413 engine block is in fact slightly cracked. The
machine shop missed it during the magna fluxing. I almost put the engine back together but noticed a hair crack in the water jacket. It is not in the cylinder and a good welder should be able to fix this. I am looking for an experienced welder with an oven who will use the low nickel muggy 77 rod. If
any of the members in the southeast know of someone let me know.
Thanks, David

David:
Consider looking for a used block as well. The only way to tell which year the engine belongs in would be to check the pad on the right front of the engine block. Your current engine should be stamped MR 413. A few years after our '59s the heads change to six bolt but the block should still be the same... If
I'm wrong on that I'm sure someone will pipe up.

E-Mail Kenyon off the list as I know he had piles of engines that he was selling. If he doesn't have one then try a couple of the junk yards listed on
the site.

You had asked earlier if having the wrong engine in the car would affect the value. I guess it depends on what you are going to have when you get done. If you are only going for a strong 3 car then most buyers at that stage wouldn't care if the block was from the wrong year. Probably more would care if it had a 440 instead of a 413. If you are going for a #1 then the wrong engine would
hurt the resale value.

Steve B.


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