Okay y'all I need some guidance. I bought what I originally believed was a 62 Skylark convertible couple of weeks ago. It was a barn find in really nice shape overall. However, the original aluminum V8 had been replaced with what I'm identifying as a 300 cu. in. ML code 2bbl which I believe came out of a 66. Iron heads/iron block, 2bbl manifold with Rochester carb. Block ID # 6B114877 with heads # B1376330J and intake # B1375561J
From the body plate I learned that this car is actually a code 4167, Special Deluxe.
Here's where the guidance comes in. The engine isn't original and it would need to be gone through. Everything else is either there or available without too much trouble to restore the car. BUT! I have access (very affordably) to an aluminum 215 from an 87 Rover that has been completely rebuilt with a modified cam and intake. Since the car will never be an original numbers matching car. I'm waffling on what to do.
I'll pick up the '215' anyway but should I try to get the car as near as original as possible or should I just leave the 310 Wildcat in it?
I will be putting the car back together as original as possible as almost everything is there and what small items are missing or trashed ( windshield wiper arm, antenna, drivers side mirror ) are at least somewhat available on line or at swap meets.
I think the aluminum engine would lend an appearance of originality but if it won't affect the overall collectible value of the car ....? Should I bother?
Suggestions? Guidance, idea's or just random $.02 all appreciated.
From the body plate I learned that this car is actually a code 4167, Special Deluxe.
Here's where the guidance comes in. The engine isn't original and it would need to be gone through. Everything else is either there or available without too much trouble to restore the car. BUT! I have access (very affordably) to an aluminum 215 from an 87 Rover that has been completely rebuilt with a modified cam and intake. Since the car will never be an original numbers matching car. I'm waffling on what to do.
I'll pick up the '215' anyway but should I try to get the car as near as original as possible or should I just leave the 310 Wildcat in it?
I will be putting the car back together as original as possible as almost everything is there and what small items are missing or trashed ( windshield wiper arm, antenna, drivers side mirror ) are at least somewhat available on line or at swap meets.
I think the aluminum engine would lend an appearance of originality but if it won't affect the overall collectible value of the car ....? Should I bother?
Suggestions? Guidance, idea's or just random $.02 all appreciated.