Looks just like the one my Grandfather had back in the day, had a 454 in it if I remember correctly
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Going for walks, seeing some cool cars.
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Looks just like the one my Grandfather had back in the day, had a 454 in it if I remember correctly
This is a very good question.
The big-block Chevy series was the 396, 427 and 454.
The 400 Chevy was a stretched out small-block, which had siamesed cylinder walls, and was mainly offered as part of a towing package.
I could be wrong.
Mike
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A little small block reading.
It does say the 400 was offered in pickups for a few years.
Mike
A little small block reading.
It does say the 400 was offered in pickups for a few years.
Mike
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They towed the boat with it so sure it wasnt a small block, Gramps always liked the big go fast motors anyway, he didnt care what gas cost.
This one was spotted in front of my house. Cuz it's mine. 
YES! I love the old Datsun/Nissan 280Zs!
Had that one since 1990. Got it at 49K miles, now around 136K miles.
Saw this in Sarasota, FL a couple of days ago. I'm not usually impressed by Broncos, but this one is awesome IMO.
This is a very good question.
The big-block Chevy series was the 396, 427 and 454.
The 400 Chevy was a stretched out small-block, which had siamesed cylinder walls, and was mainly offered as part of a towing package.
I could be wrong.
Mike
The Small Block 400 was plagued with overheating issues thanks to the siameased cylinders..... basically what that meant was there wasn't coolant flowing completely around each cylinder bore, and the middle cylinders on each bank ran incredibly hot due to the lack of cooling and also the valve layout in the heads..... both middle cylinders had exhaust valves right next to each other and that creates a hot spot all on it's own.
On to the Big Block..... 396, 427 & 454.
In 1970 the 396 became the 402, but was still called the 396 because it sounded so much cooler.
The reason it became a 402?? Well, in 1970 the EPA mandated stricter emission regulations on engines displacing less than 400 cubic inches. So, by increasing the bore of the 396 by .030" it changed the displacement to 402 cubic inches and not subject to the new regulations.
Saw a Maybach for the very first time -
Apologies for the crazy blurry pictures...nighttime walk-by photography is a skill I don't possess, apparently...
Apologies for the crazy blurry pictures...nighttime walk-by photography is a skill I don't possess, apparently...
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An over-the-top Mercedes, comparable to a Bentley or beyond.
This. The kind of thing one is driven in, rather than the kind of thing one drives.
This thing looks ridiculous and smells like old gas 
I'm gathering bits for this carb to try...
recent ones.
1964 Fleetwood
1968 Malibu
I don't know chevy trucks that well, 70's something
1964 Fleetwood
1968 Malibu
I don't know chevy trucks that well, 70's something
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