cdog
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08-07-23 03:20 PM - Post#2861208
Hi There,
I am quite new to restoring cars etc. We are inheriting a 1964 malibu which has been in a barn for 30 plus years. It may or may not have an engine. I haven't been able to see it yet. My question is are there particular models of cars modern or older that have drive trains that are better for putting that vehicle? Like I said, I am a noob and probably over my head on this.
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Tony1963
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08-09-23 02:35 AM - Post#2861251
In response to cdog
As long as you are looking at earlier to late 70s Chevrolet engines and transmissions, it should drop right in.
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cdog
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08-09-23 10:17 PM - Post#2861284
In response to Tony1963
Thanks for the reply. I have been reading that people have been using modern LS engines but the gen 1 engines seem to slide right in.
Edited by cdog on 08-09-23 11:06 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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bobb
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Loc: paradise
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08-20-23 12:25 PM - Post#2861770
In response to cdog
welcome to ct. i would get the car 1st and evaluate it. sbcs from 60s-probly 90s are all about the same. you may also need a budget. do not buy anything for it without a solid game plan. brakes will probly need to be replaced as a starting point.
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