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Offline JimL65

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Rebuilt 401??? in Northern MI
« on: February 24, 2018, 07:19:52 AM »
Saw this on craigslist, Just doesn't seem right. The valve covers alone would be worth $300.00 or more
I wish I could find something like this in my backyard!!

https://nmi.craigslist.org/pts/d/cubic-inch-buick-nailhead/6499103842.html
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Re: Rebuilt 401??? in Northern MI
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2018, 08:25:23 AM »
 Chuck and Dan, this seems like a decent deal and in MI.
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Re: Rebuilt 401??? in Northern MI
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2018, 08:31:43 AM »
Interesting ! 
might be a rattle can rebuild . Never seen a engine rebuilt with NO head bolts . ( must be pretty low compression )    :laughing7:
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Re: Rebuilt 401??? in Northern MI
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2018, 10:29:06 AM »
Spray paint on the timing chain and in lifter valley doesn't make me feel good about the build quality..
Walt K
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Re: Rebuilt 401??? in Northern MI
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2018, 12:43:00 PM »
That is in my garage now guys....It is NOT a 65,and it is a quality rebuild as far as machining,but the original owner built it for a Riviera project and it never got completed. It is now listed on here in Parts for Sale because I was told that it was an original GS motor,but it is not. It is a 63 block and crank as verified by Loren,and you would have to either change the crank or use an adapter for a newer trans. I have some extra pieces if someone wants to build it. I think I may even have a good 65 crank core.The block itself is the same from 62-66,but there are more crankshaft differences than I was aware of.

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Re: Rebuilt 401??? in Northern MI
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2018, 02:03:15 PM »
Oops! sorry 'bout that. But it's good to know the painter didn't build it.
Walt K
Eastern Pa

66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
79 Turbo Regal