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Forum: Chevrolet 08-30-2017, 04:21 PM
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Posted By EZ Nova
Having a 409, I can tell you that parts are...

Having a 409, I can tell you that parts are usually more than the Mark IV BBc's. I have a 1961 Pontiac for sale here. It has a genie 409 block and 690 425Hp heads. Those 2 things alone usually go for...
Forum: Chevrolet 08-30-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,426
Posted By Lee Stewart
Probably because Chevrolet emasculated the 409,...

Probably because Chevrolet emasculated the 409, by limiting it to a single 4 BBL carb, before replacing the whole W series with the Mark IV.

It had great beginnings as what many feel was...
Forum: Chevrolet 08-30-2017, 01:03 PM
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Views: 9,426
Posted By RPOLS3
Verne Frantz is the resident 409 expert here -...

Verne Frantz is the resident 409 expert here - his opinion would be worthwhile for your friend to consider.

For some reason the 65 409's don't seem to get much love even though they are rare.
Forum: Chevrolet 08-29-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,426
Posted By Lee Stewart
In 1965 there were two versions of the 409: The...

In 1965 there were two versions of the 409: The 340 HP hydraulic cam and the 400 HP solid cam. Both had a single 4 BBL carb.

Both were replaced mid year with the 396 325 HP and 425 HP engines.
Forum: Chevrolet 08-29-2017, 06:24 PM
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Views: 9,426
Posted By Mr70
Always loved the look of the '65 Impala,both...

Always loved the look of the '65 Impala,both front & back.
I see the dilemma your friend has about it.How cool if it's engine was still out there.
Thanks for posting about it.
Good luck to him...
Forum: Chevrolet 08-29-2017, 05:36 AM
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Posted By Lee Stewart
Cool yes - but probably a money losing situation....

Cool yes - but probably a money losing situation.

In My Opinion . . . I would sell it as is for whatever you could get for it and call it a day. Projects like the one you are suggesting take lots...
Forum: Chevrolet 08-29-2017, 01:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,426
Posted By tom406
That's a neat car, and the '65 409s are always...

That's a neat car, and the '65 409s are always interesting to me. With all that said, they're a somewhat obscure car. That car needs quite a bit of work and you really just described a...
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