Re: IML: Wrong Engine in Number 1 Car

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

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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