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Dec 4, 2006 | 06:57 PM

#16

arctic y block

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From: Island Southeast Alaska

Save the Y Block even if it is a 239. Know a guy that has one that I believe will run. Drop in wile you over haul yours or use for parts. It is dirt cheep. PM me if interested and I will see If he still has it.

Dec 4, 2006 | 08:56 PM

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rnelson664

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Thank you Raerjim. Good advice. Hey SpyFoxx, how's the rebuild of your 239 going? Any suggestions on where I should shop for engine parts? Any suggestions for my rebuild?

Ray

Dec 4, 2006 | 09:23 PM

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DonMckay

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From: Airdrie Ab. Canada

rnelson664, where are you located? There are a few places around that work on the old engines, but a location would make it more helpfull.
Don

Dec 4, 2006 | 10:04 PM

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rnelson664

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I'm in Dallas/Fort Worth Texas. Thanks Don

Ray

Dec 5, 2006 | 04:09 PM

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fking1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rnelson664

Wow, that's awesome Fred. Thank you. By the way, is the 239ci motor worth rebuilding or would you go with something more modern like a 302 or 351. The truck is all orignal and I'd like to keep it that way unless the 239ci motor isn't worth the trouble. It's not running now so I figure now is the time to make those kind of changes. Any thoughts about it?

If you are going all original, by all means rebuild it. I went all original and had my 239 rebuilt by a local NAPA shop. Runs like a champ! Could have done it myself ,but, had too much other work on the truck to do.
Fred

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:11 PM

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rnelson664

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Thanks Fred, I appreciate the feedback. Good luck with your truck.
Ray

Dec 7, 2006 | 01:59 AM

#22

Bessie

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From: Salem

From a true stocker... stay with the 239!!! I certainly have for my 54.

Dec 7, 2006 | 08:24 AM

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rnelson664

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I will Bessie. Thank you. I'll keep you all posted on my progress.
Ray

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Mar 1, 2010 | 04:38 PM

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tardster

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From: Auburn, Il

Hey guys, I was wondering if someone could help me decode my vin number. I just bought my 55 yesturday so I'm real curious about it the vin is F10N5H27702, I tried a vin decoder online that I found but it didn't give me all the info (engine, I know it was a V8 but right now it has a straight 6 in her). Also could someone tell me where I can find the vin tag on the truck, I've looked under the hood in the normal spots but havent found it yet. Thanks in advance....

Mar 1, 2010 | 04:42 PM

#25

tardster

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Hey guys could you help me decode my vin please. I just got my 55 yesturday so I'm curious...lol The vin is F10N5H27702, I tried a decoder I found online but it didnt tell me all the info (engine, which it was a V8 but it has a straight 6 in her now). Also could someone tell me where I can find the vin tag at on the truck, I looked nder the hood in the normal spots but couldnt find it. thanks in advance...

Mar 1, 2010 | 04:44 PM

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tardster

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sorry about the double post, it said the first post didnt go through...

Mar 1, 2010 | 08:25 PM

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AXracer

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From: Durham NC

Vin tag is on inside of glove box door in 55
F10 = F100 1/2T
N = Engine code N is not a valid code in 55 should be D, V, Z, J, or K
5 = year 1955
H = assembly plant Detroit
27702 = production # 27,702 unit made