austinsailor Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 After finding the '40 truck motor this morning, I got offered a '57 Dodge panel motor and transmission, from fan to the e brake drum. All accessories included, in running condition. $100. Of course, I tried not to break my arm whipping out my wallet! Now I have a spare for all my cars and trucks! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 That old saying seems to hold true somedays....."when it rains, it pours". Quote
mackster Posted February 22, 2012 Report Posted February 22, 2012 That old saying seems to hold true somedays....."when it rains, it pours". sounds like it! or it might even flood sometimes!!! Quote
austinsailor Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Posted March 2, 2012 Picked up the 57 panel truck motor yesterday. I told the guy I'd check the serial number and find out what it really was. He says, no it's a 57 panel truck motor, they guy's uncle bought it new, it's original. As I got ready to leave I noticed a passenger car throttle pivot in the middle of the head, so I knew it didn't start life in a truck. D42, a 51 or 52 Dodge passenger car motor. Still a great deal. It'll probably go into the 53 Plymouth as I sort out it's original motor. Quote
54Illinois Posted March 2, 2012 Report Posted March 2, 2012 That is nice to have! Is it ready to be installed? Quote
austinsailor Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Posted March 2, 2012 Well, several years ago it was unhooked and set in the corner. I'm going to try to hook up the starter and see how it sounds.` Quote
54Illinois Posted March 2, 2012 Report Posted March 2, 2012 Well, several years ago it was unhooked and set in the corner. I'm going to try to hook up the starter and see how it sounds.` That would be a real piece of luck...throwing it right in. Quote
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