Basically, do you stay stock (even though the engine did not originate with this vehicle but is correctly numbered), or do you go with a new more powerful "Krate" engine (about the same cost once you figure in the rebuilding fees for the 265 block).
2006-06-30 17:21:39 · 6 answers · asked by Hoops 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Dont mess with perfection. Matching #s on any Motor car are the most unique find and the most enjoyable because you KNOW you are driving or enjoying the Original Idea and Concept. Specially a nice Harley Earl like that!
Keep it clean, keep it Original, OME.
2006-06-30 17:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want more power, just keep the original matching # engine in storage.
The rule is, if you are modifying a car like a '56 Corvette, NEVER cut or weld anything to do your modifications. As long as everything you do is a bolt-on, you or the next owner can reverse the process and go back to stock.
I don't know how this ridiculous matching numbers thing started anyway. Vintage Ferrari owners don't care very much about matching #s, because these cars were raced and engines blew up all the time. Ditto old Porsches. Why a mass-produced American car should get all fussy about numbers escapes me.....BUT....that's the way it seems to be.
I think the attitude toward matching #s and absolute originality are changing in the hobby. Old car enthusiasts want to drive their cars and be safe. This means disc brakes, dual master cylinders, radial tires, hi-tech shock absorbers----a '56 Corvette should enjoy all these benefits.
2006-07-01 06:04:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You also have to think about the add. weight and power (trans, drive shaft rear end) If you are building the whole car you can go bigger and better, but if it is all org. It will not make you happy with just a bigger motor. If you are going to "hop up" an all orig car please keep all of the old parts. That way you can always go back to the beginning. That '56 vette in hot rod with the fuel inj 350 and 700r trans is pretty and will probably sell for 18- 24 grand but it is still a bunch of parts. An org '56 is prestige you can't just take a bunch of parts and make one. Think long and hard before you chop it up... It is a piece of history. If you just want to build a rod I have a '55 chevy pickup I'll trade ya. (It was my grandpaws)
2006-06-30 17:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by Darrell R. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with the new 350 if all you're interested in is performance, but keep the old 265 in storage. It might make a BIG difference having the original vintage engine when you go to sell it.
2006-06-30 17:33:42 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With out a doubt the matching numbers block! You can do plenty of upgrades to improve performance and reliability
2006-06-30 17:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by kevin k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do YOU want do to with it? Show only? Show/use/Race? If it's show only..keep it stock. or show/modified in order to sell...add more things. use? for what use? daily driver? drag? really it depends on what you want to do with it in the future
2006-06-30 17:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋