So more than likely this is a 383 car (with 4 barrel) as this was standard engine for a '65 Monaco, if I am to assume?
Probably....yes.
Again, was it from the Jefferson plant? Is the vin D453******
That may be an issue for him.....he says the VIN plate is missing!!
Thanks guys. Here's what I know so far- the owner says the engine had been rebuilt at the college tech class- then he bought it from his buddy. Then, never fired due to someone stealing the AFB carter (which is why I questioned the Thermoquad on it). Now, why would you rebuild an engine with only 68000 on the car? Because the 426 was taking the place of the original 383. Heck, until I get under the car- it could even be a 413 or 440 with chrome valve covers. The only markings on the top pad were- H P, then 12 2 (build date, Jan 2, 2nd shift). no 426 or other that I could see.
Then I looked down at the license plate- 1976, which is why he can't remember too much- hell it was 40 years ago!! So, in other words- this car has been sitting for 40 years. Hopefully he has the window sticker which would have the VIN along with the title. The VIN plate could even be in the car somewhere. Didn't have the keys available yesterday, so the trunk is a mystery box right now. I'd also bet the build sheet is in the seats!
OH, BTW, is there any huge value in the radiator #2524986 ? Such as my 68 Cuda- which brings $700 any day.
I WILL solve the mystery- just might take a week. It's all about the hunt- right?
And no more of this What is it worth nonsence, please?
Strange how ma Mopar would use a different radiator # for just the 413/426 & not the same for all the big blocks of that year. Thanks for the info. NOW you have us excited. The reason I asked the radiator value is because the old timer said years ago a guy offered him $500 for it- of course he said no.according to http://www.mymopar.com/radiatorspecs.htm the2524986 radiator is for a 65 C-body with 413/426 and manual transmission. the plot thickens.
while it may end up being a Rare car. It will cost a lot of money to restore/rehab. Money you'll never get back if you sell it. So take that into consideration.
Suppose someone did a tag and engine swap from a 426 4 Speed car to a 383 4 Speed car?
according to http://www.mymopar.com/radiatorspecs.htm the2524986 radiator is for a 65 C-body with 413/426 and manual transmission. the plot thickens.
Which would be a common radiator for, most, '65 300s or a New Yorker. (read: replacement) There's no proof, so far, it's the original radiator.
Get the damn window sticker and match it to the car. Until then, let's quit guessing and speculating what this car is and WIW......