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Looking for a 454 block/complete engine and vinal top question.

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Old Mar 31, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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Looking for a 454 block/complete engine and vinal top question.

I am looking into a 68 Chevelle SS but it doesnt have things like engine/tranny ect.. So I'm wondering whats the best way to go about getting a Chevy 454 Block or complete engine.

Also, I havent seen this car yet and have only heard about it from freinds. ATM I dont know if it is hard top or vinal top(shutters)... So how hard would it be to remove the vinal top and make it to look like it was always a hardtop? How much would something like that cost to have done?

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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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Well, if you don't have engine building experience I'd try a local shop or try getting one from a GMPP dealer like Sallee Chevrolet.

About the vinyl top, it could be rusted through and if it is, count on paying quite a bit to a body man, unless you can do it yourself.
Old Apr 3, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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Vinyl top cars are notorious for rusting more than hard tops. You can simply remove the material and repaint, however there may be a lot of hidden rust to fix.
Old Apr 3, 2003 | 04:05 PM
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chill........

I already told you , i know where to find it! hehe................ have faith.
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