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Old 02-02-2026, 12:11 AM
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Just a update on the motor from my chevelle. IT HAS BEEN FOUND!!!
Steve Reese sold it to a friend of his in same town were he lives.
The guy has it in his office
Steve and visited for quite some time this morning-- don't know who was more excited him or I.

stay tuned more to come

thanks for everyones help

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Old 02-02-2026, 12:16 AM
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Awesome update Bob, here’s the other thread you had going…
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthre...81#post1687581

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Old 02-02-2026, 12:39 AM
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That’s awesome. I’m assuming you were able to work out a deal to reunite it with the car. I just love orange chevelles…
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That’s great! I have a similar story. A good friend of mine bought the original engine out of my 69 Z in 1976, before I owned it. I bought the car in 1978 and had my engine builder, RCD Racing Engines build me a 302. My friend got married in 1980, and his wife said “You have me now, you don’t need that car”. So he sold it without telling me! I contacted the guy he sold it to and offered him my 302 for my original 302. He said no! I kept in touch with I’m for over 25 years, sending him Christmas cards and trying to get on his good side! Finally about 7 years ago he called me and said if you want this engine, come and get it! Bad news is that he had dropped a valve, and it’s gonna need a sleeve in one cylinder. But the vin is clearly stamped in the side of the block. I will be having it built when I get home from Florida!
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That’s great! I have a similar story. A good friend of mine bought the original engine out of my 69 Z in 1976, before I owned it. I bought the car in 1978 and had my engine builder, RCD Racing Engines build me a 302. My friend got married in 1980, and his wife said “You have me now, you don’t need that car”. So he sold it without telling me! I contacted the guy he sold it to and offered him my 302 for my original 302. He said no! I kept in touch with I’m for over 25 years, sending him Christmas cards and trying to get on his good side! Finally about 7 years ago he called me and said if you want this engine, come and get it! Bad news is that he had dropped a valve, and it’s gonna need a sleeve in one cylinder. But the vin is clearly stamped in the side of the block. I will be having it built when I get home from Florida!
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Congratulation Buddy! Glad your perseverance paid off....
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Congratulations, that is a great story. Looking forward to seeing pics.
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Yes, both stories are awesome! Yay!
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Congratulations. Hope the engine is in good shape. Great feeling I's sure to be getting it back.
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don't want anyone to be mislead as I did find the motor.
I talked to him on the phone today for the first time. he says he dont want to sell it. -----
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Figure out what his dream trade is.
Build him a motor or whatever.
Get creative.

I have acquired quite a few items that were "NOT FOR SALE"


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don't want anyone to be mislead as I did find the motor.
I talked to him on the phone today for the first time. he says he dont want to sell it. -----
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