Re: 392 Hemi

[Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Exact same reason the Petty Race Car has a /6.
I really expect that to be a conversation starter.
Ollie
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From: "Bill" <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: 392 Hemi


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Dave,

That's what we're all about here...pushing each other over the edge!!!

The uniqueness point is exactly why I'm sticking w/ a poly 318 in my
65 Coronet 'vert. I originally intended to buy this car and "big
block" it...and sometimes I think THAT is over done too. Even though
it's not nearly as cool as a 392, I constantly get questions of "what
motor is that? I've never seen one before"...and I kinda like that.

NOW - if you want to flip that 392 for say...$1005, give me a
call...I'll come get it right away! :)

Bill

On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Dave64 <lt7dave@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Bill and Ollie - you guys are pushing me over the edge! Thanks for your 
> support - I think! Ollie - I had that same thought about how a 440 is no 
> more correct for the car than a 392, so why not? The one thing with the 
> 440 is I could put the cross ram on it that I love the look of so much. 
> But I'm not into the clone thing - more of a period correct feel. I always 
> looked at my car as ending up to be what I might have done with it in the 
> late 60s if I had a 318 car. A 392 fits that criteria as well.
>
> And Bill - you hit on the other part that's pushing me to do it - it would 
> be different and unique - which really sums up the life of the Mopar man. 
> I think that's why we love them so much - there aren't as many of them 
> around. My love of drag racing and drag racing history puts the 392 on my 
> list of iconic Chrysler engines - one of the early foundations of 
> Chrysler's dominance in fuel racing.
>
> Thanks, guys.
>
> Dave
>
> Dave,
> Here comes Ollie's 2 cents.....
> We all laugh about the 350 Chebbies in everything....
> You kinda come out the same with a 440 in our cars.
> Wish in second thought I had used a 340 in my 65 Satellite, rare engine 
> and rare car.
> So no 440 in a 64 either so why not a 392?
> I like it.
> Ollie
>
> --- On Thu, 3/4/10, Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > From: Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: 392 Hemi
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 9:54 AM
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> > Dave,
> >
> > I LOVE the idea of a 392 HEMI in a 62-65 B! It's probably
> > the ONLY
> > non-stock swap that I would do...just because it's so cool
> > &
> > different. That's why I love Mopars...anyone can & will
> > drop a 350
> > into anything. How many people put 392 HEMI's in? GO WITH
> > IT! You'll
> > be glad you did and have one of the coolest rides around!
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Dave64 <lt7dave@xxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> > > Nobody has talked me out of it yet. I'm still
> > conflicted between what I wanted to do with the car and what
> > I think is realistic. I wanted to eventually put a 426
> > Hemi or MW in it. But I don't think that's financially
> > realistic for me in the foreseeable future - if ever. I've
> > been leaning toward plan B - a 440. Much more affordable
> > and realistic for me. But that's a crapshoot too - I see
> > some that are pretty cheap (but who knows what you end up
> > with - could be junk), and others are up in the price range
> > of this 392. The uniqueness and cool factor of the 392
> > along with the price puts it ahead of the 440 idea, in my
> > mind. It's historic significance is also appealing to me
> > (even though not correct for a '64 car). I wasn't planning
> > to buy an engine this soon (of course we're always looking
> > ,aren't we?), so the timing isn't the best. But I can
> > swing it, and I have a gut feeling I'll regret it if I pass
> > on it.
> > >
> > > Thanks for all of your comments, and keep them coming!
> > I'll definitely let you guys know what I decide.
> > >
> > > Dave

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