52 5 Window!

[G. I. 409]

Hello from Western Pa and Merry Christmas to all! I have just bought a 52 Chevy 5 Window Pickup with a 235 6 banger. The body is rock solid but the engine has a bad miss. I plan on correcting the miss over the winter. I have a 409 truck engine, that needs built, in my garage that has been sitting covered for 25 years. I bought the engine, a couple of manifolds, a tri power setup, a dragstar 8 single bbl manifold, and other items for $250 25 years ago. Some 409 and some 348 stuff. I may put the 409 in the pickup or thinking like in the 60's, maybe a 283 or 327. Any thoughts?
Hello again,
Rich

 

[tripower]

Welcome aboard Rich. After you have been on this site for about 10 minutes I think you will put the sbc idea aside and decide on the 409...

 

[bobs409]

I just found a 52 Chevy pickup for sale locally the other day. I don't think it was a 5 window though. Last thing I need is another project but it has a 350 and I was thinking... a 348 would sure be more appropriate! I even envisioned tri-power.

Whatever you decide, hang around and let us build it with you.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Welcome to this great site! That truck would certainly be a good candidate for the 409. Don't forget to post some pictures.

 

[64chevydude]

Sounds cool!
Sm block is easy but your 409 would get way more attention. Welcome to the site!

 

[Jeff Olson]

 

[Mearl]

Welcome to the site. I don't remember ever seeing a W motor in a 47-55 pick up, it would be very cool. A sub frame would make it a nice swap and drive well, too.

 

[BSL409]

 

[Phil Reed]

Welcome aboard Rich. After you have been on this site for about 10 minutes I think you will put the sbc idea aside and decide on the 409...

Yeah...............what Tripower said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome to the group!!! Just think...with your very first post.......with that 409 and a 52 Pickup......................you would be the only one here with that combination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Welcome Rich!

 

[skipxt4]

It's gonna be TOO KOOL.

 

[303Radar]

Can't wait to see the pics!
Welcome aboard!

 

[k9hotrodder409]

Hello from Western Pa and Merry Christmas to all! I have just bought a 52 Chevy 5 Window Pickup with a 235 6 banger. The body is rock solid but the engine has a bad miss. I plan on correcting the miss over the winter. I have a 409 truck engine, that needs built, in my garage that has been sitting covered for 25 years. I bought the engine, a couple of manifolds, a tri power setup, a dragstar 8 single bbl manifold, and other items for $250 25 years ago. Some 409 and some 348 stuff. I may put the 409 in the pickup or thinking like in the 60's, maybe a 283 or 327. Any thoughts?
Hello again,
Rich

Hello Rich , Welcome to the site. Great group here and lots of info on the "W" engine. Get in , sit down , buckle up , keep your arms inside the windows and HOLD ON . Enjoy the ride.
Back in the "OLD DAYS " I purchased a 1952 Panel delivery truck with a 216 6 cyl and a VERY BAD VIBRATION ( Engine ) After towing it home I discovered what the vibration was. THE 4 BLADE FAN ONLY HAD 3 BLADES. Swapped it for one in my stash and that truck ran like a clock for years,

 

[Don Jacks]

409 all the way,but really,what else would you expect from a 348-409 site?

 

[DonSSDD]

Welcome and check out Alaska Gasser on here.

Don

 

[tripower]

Yeah...............what Tripower said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome to the group!!! Just think...with your very first post.......with that 409 and a 52 Pickup......................you would be the only one here with that combination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phil, I think Alaska Gasser is doing a 47-55 pickup but stretched and chopped...
http://www.348-409.com/forum/members/alaska-gasser.5412/

 

[TIREDIRN]

Welcome Rich, I have a 54 chev pickup I'm starting to work on and the plan is a 348!