Got Me A Hot Rod Motor

[Gastrick]

This has to be one of the ugliest early hemis that I've ever seen, but it's mine now. According to the numbers, it's a 1957 392 from a Chrysler 300-C. Believe it or not, this homely looking thing has brand new pistons, rings, bearings, and a brand new Isky cam. I'm going to pull it completely apart, inspect everything, replace some things, clean it up, add some paint and goodies, and install it in my coupe. It's not going to happen soon though, there's lots of parts to obtain and work to do on it first. I'll post updates.

Welcome home!




I was goofing around with it a little bit here. The chrome valve covers are most likely going to stay. The 4X2 setup is actually for a small block Chevy. I just put it on the top to get ideas for potential induction systems.

 

[donsrods]

That engine was probably the best of the early hemi's............boy, are you lucky. Big mutha's aren't they??

So, what is it going to propel down the road.........could there be a new hot rod in Gastrick's future???????? Inquiring minds want to know.

Don

 

[Gastrick]

Nothing sneaky Don, it's going in my 32 coupe.

 

[Tripper]

WOW!!!

Gastrick,
You dirty dog... that is an awesome lookin' piece of machinery & is gonna look rat @ home in u're Deuce... congrats!!! I'm sure u're glad to *finally* get it back home in u're hot little hands. That 4x2 setup looks awesome too!!! Er... looks like someone's '55 Chev's goin' on da back burner?!?!

BoB

 

[Dqracer]

Nice thing about them older motors with a valley cover , a guy can make up his own manifold pretty easy, Looks cool..

 

[fuzz]

That't got to be the best score iv'e read about on this site. You are very lucky cuz they are extremely rare and will be perfect in a tradional duce. I'll be watchin for updates for sure....
Fuzz

 

[Old Gold]

Awsome score! That is going to look so nice between the frame rails of your duece.

 

[FlatBroke]

That is gonna be the "Kitten's Purr"

Very nice

 

[BruceR&C]

Nice score there, Gastrick. Will look good between the rails of your coupe. Only place it would look better is between the rails of a certain Plymouth coupe I know about.

 

[Gastrick]

Nice try Bruce

 

[hotrodron]

Great score Gastrick! Congratulations!

 

[22dodge]

Very Nice.......

Very nice, Gastrick. That engine will look awesome in your 32.
Looking forward to the progress photos... '22

 

[Bonehead]

It could not be in the hands of a more deserving builder. congratulations!

 

[Tripper]

Nice try Bruce

 

[earthman]

In my opinion nothing looks better than 4 or more 2 barrels on a hemi. Not even a blower. Congratulations!

 

[50Ford]

That looks sweet! congrats!

 

[dmw56]

392s are legendary engines. Good score. We have a friend that has a blown 392 in his 32 Roadster.

 

[BruceR&C]

Nice try Bruce

Can't blame a guy for dreaming & hoping, can you ?

THE dream motor for my coupe.

 

[LordMaximo]

Really great score......and you know what really is so great about it all?
Is you can actually say you have one in the shop, especially when there is a great deal of wind at most car hops!
My hemi might not be as displaced as yours, but at least I have one too

Maximo

 

[Bandit Ls-1]

badass dude where the hell do u find stuff like that around these parts lol. looks like someone went crazy with the rattle can aluminum paint, do ur hands turn silver when u touch it?