WANTED: Corvette 1966 427ci engine or parts

[Jeff Murphy]

Pete,

I don't know if you've tried either of these guys (one of them might be who Bill was talking about):

Tracy Performance

Cranes Corvette

You could also try Al Fierke at Chicago Corvette Supply(708) 458-2500.

[olredalert]

-----Be pretty careful with Cranes.David is OK but there have been times when his representation of parts has been questioned.
-----Dont think Al at Chicago Corvette will be able to help you,but you never know.Ask for Bob Sindelar when you call there as he will be the most helpful.
-----As far as the 961s go,I didnt know that.I should have stated that I have never seen a 961 in a 1966 Corvette,and I have looked at,literally,hundreds.And over the years I never really looked at any low horsepower passenger cars casting numbers.
-----Possibly,Peter could get a cheap 961 block for his purposes(racing)and just massage the 1 into a 2,and make it into a 4 bolt main.That way a good 962 block that might be needed for a correct high-point restoration wouldnt get used up and Peter wouldnt use up alot of money on a bare block he just as easily could spend putting more horsepower into it.I doubt the number checkers in Europe would check as carefully as NCRS or B.G.Hope this helps..........Bill S


-----By the way,almost forgot about the heads.Any of the above mentioned would be good choices for your search for heads as well!!!!!!!!

[Kim_Howie]

Bill the 961 I have never seen in a Vette. I didn't read your post right. I thought you were saying you never seen a 961 block period. Sorry for the misunderstanding I can't believe Adams would say that, because this block is a 396 block not a 427 block apparently any thing is possible. Kim

[Astock]

If you don't find a complete motor,I have a couple sets of '66 858's.Both sets are complete and ready to go.Just make a fair offer.$800-$1000?
Jim [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]

[MosportGreen66]

Watch out for Chicago Corvettes. I know a disaster story that evolved from the garage of that shop.

-Dan

[Charley Lillard]

Since you guys are in the Corvette circles, I have a never stamped 63 Block I will sell. Still has the Factory Broach marks.

[olredalert]

Mosport,

------I completely understand your helping comments in regard to Chicago Corvette,but if Peter has occasion to call them and use the name that I gave he will be fine.Bob is one of the most ethical guys I have ever known and is a credit to any business.He absolutely would never steer anyone wrong.I dont give out names of people to deal with lightly.
------This is not to imply that anyone else at CC is anything other than ethical,just that I only know Bob and Al the owner and cant speak for any other employees.........Bill S

[MosportGreen66]

I should not have jumped the gun there. I am sorry. I only know of one story and of course, because my buddy obviously told me a one sided story. I made an incorrect statement. I have never ordered anything from CC, but I am sure they are good guys. It would not make sense if a business of this nature could stay alive without being a good ethical business. Peter, let us know how if we helped. We are all in this is learn more. Talk soon. Again, I am sorry.

-Dan