this is the title of the thread i posted back in 2008...WOW where did the time go?? Toiny Shafer built me an awesome motor..474 cubes, 520 hp, lord knows how much torque!!! it was destined for a 64 impala SS. it was nicknamed The Torque Monster. due to unforseen medical and financial issues this build never materialized ..i kept this engine in my garage and maintained it just as tony suggested, frequent start ups for a few seconds at a time, always hoping that some day my lifelong dream of having a 409 car would come true! i disassembled the 64 and parked it covered up...just lost interest. 2 years ago, by chance, i ran across a really nice 63 belair 2dr post a man needed to sell cause of work issues. it was white with green interior, 327, turbo 350. real good driver car. well, the rest is history.. i exhaustd every resource i had and bought the car. my wife, still to this day, stares at me with that "what the hell is wrong with you" you've had that 64 almost 35 years, didn't finish it and now your buying another one?!!! some things just can't be explained, right? ok..present day..took the body off the frame (by myself) the "what was i thinking fits nicely here!!) restored the frame to include currie 9inch ford with disc brakes and 4 link, new driveshaft, etc. installed motor, muncie 4-speed and all related pedals, clutch stuff. no rust on bottom of car so cleaning and painting was easy. just became a new member of the forum again. hope to include pictures soon. God bless all of you..bill mcnutt ftworth tx mcnuttbill@ymail.com
