Original Engine....keep It?

[Dan Babb]

I have the original engine and transmission for my truck stored in my garage.  Haven't touched it since I pulled it out for the Hemi swap.

 

I've been hestitant to get rid of it because the serial number on it is part of the serial number listed on the title.  I guess I could take pictures, but that wouldn't really prove that I ever had it here.

 

Was thinking about cleaning it up in case I wanted to use it for a future project or just to have in case I ever sell the truck ( so the next owner could have it).

 

It wasn't broken (that I know of), but the carb needed a rebuild.

 

It's not really in the way, but I could use the space back.

 

Not even sure what this hunk of metal is really worth. 

 

 

What would you do with it?

 

 

[41/53dodges]

I'd keep it, do you realize I have never seen a mopar with its original flathead? They are always replacements

[54Illinois]

Even my P25-3 is swapped with a P25-2.  I would keep it.

[TodFitch]

I'd keep it, do you realize I have never seen a mopar with its original flathead? They are always replacements

 

I guess I got lucky: My engine number matches the one listed on the build card.

[Dave]

How do you verify that the engine is the original? I have a 57 D200 with the flat head 6, I believe it's original but would like to verify. Thanks...Dave

[B1B Keven]

How do you verify that the engine is the original? I have a 57 D200 with the flat head 6, I believe it's original but would like to verify. Thanks...Dave

http://www.t137.com/registry/help/otherengines/otherengines.php

[pflaming]

I once had a 2nd engine and gave away the short block of the second. I would NEVER do that again. I did not imagine I would do a second build. If you are younger than 80 years old, I would keep encourage you to keep it. Do you have a young son? Case Closed?

[desoto1939]

On the engine block there is a flat spot near the gen on this flat spot will be stamped the Engine number.  The first characters will be the appropriate model reference code for your vehicle.  I have a 39 Desoto and this is an S6 model..  The first two characters on mine are S6XXXXXXXXX So I know this is an original engine for my car.  If you contact the Chrysler Historical depart they will provide you will all of the appropriate information on your car or truck.  You will need to provide a copy of the registration to show that you are the current owner.

 

They will provide a copy of the original build sheet and will list the original engine and vin number for your car/truck and lots of other data such as the date it was build and who the dealership they shipped the car to.

 

Rich Hartung

desoto1939@aol.com

[Dan Babb]

Good question on the true originality of the engine.  The block stamp looks right for my year and the number is part of the title.

 

The head does have a casting number of top that I think it's a date stamp.  If that's correct, then the head is dated 1955 (if I remember correctly), but my truck is a 52.  So not sure what's up with that.

 

I did think that at one point, I'd rebuild it just for the sake of doing it. 

 

I can see myself selling the truck at some point down the road (to make room for another project).  So I guess I should hang onto it.  When I do sell it, I'll offer it to the buyer as part of the deal. 

 

If they pass, I'd post it online here in case anyone wanted it.

[IanT_Qld]

Just for fun... my (G'dads) original service policy and current rego.

 

Original engine, and key number.  On this deviation of topic, is the door key and ignition key originally different?

[Merle Coggins]

I'd keep it, do you realize I have never seen a mopar with its original flathead? They are always replacements

 

Josh,

Come on up to my place in September for the cook-out and you can see my truck with it's original engine.

[Don Coatney]

If you want it keep it, if not part with it. End of report.

[greg g]

Well when you go to the big car corral in the sky, are your progeny going to realize the engine might have some significance to the history of the truck or will they think it just another POS  they have to clean up.  If they are schooled i the fact that the engine in the corner matches the documents of the old man's truck than maybe keep it.  Or make a copy of the owership documents and put them in a plastic bag and attache them to the engine and then the buyer can decide.