[3tas4me]

Originally Posted by unruhjonny

Cool to see that this one is really getting saved!

Where are you at on sourcing a correct (or the original) block and/heads?

Signed: "curious"

No luck on the original block and heads. I have a thread on this forum in the missing Pontiac section as well as the missing engine form on Wallace Racing site. Keeping my fingers crossed. I believe it is out there somewhere. Picked up a WS block last summer as the fill in if the original continues to be a no show. It will be correct, just not original.

[unruhjonny]

I recently realized (sorry I haven't memorized my 'Pontiac bible' aka: Pete McArthy book) that there were other years of 400 'WS' blocks - I picked up a '72 'WS' 400 last fall for a steal of a deal...
Was yours at least a '70 model year block?

Please keep up posted - I love these kinds of threads!

[TTOP350]

I work In Wood River IL so if you do find the motor I can certainly help you if you need me too. (going to look it over or maybe even pick it up for you ect)

[3tas4me]

Originally Posted by unruhjonny

I recently realized (sorry I haven't memorized my 'Pontiac bible' aka: Pete McArthy book) that there were other years of 400 'WS' blocks - I picked up a '72 'WS' 400 last fall for a steal of a deal...
Was yours at least a '70 model year block?

Please keep up posted - I love these kinds of threads!

Yes, it is the correct 1970 block. This one happens to be the 9799915 variety, originally intended for a RA IV application but used as a Ram Air III. Seems to be a number of WS blocks that were done this way.

[3tas4me]

Originally Posted by TTOP350

I work In Wood River IL so if you do find the motor I can certainly help you if you need me too. (going to look it over or maybe even pick it up for you ect)

Thank you for the offer and if something turns up, I will let you know. Please also let me know if you hear of one for sale in the St. Louis area, especially is the owner is named Steve "O".

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by 3tas4me

Yes, it is the correct 1970 block. This one happens to be the 9799915 variety, originally intended for a RA IV application but used as a Ram Air III. Seems to be a number of WS blocks that were done this way.

I bought my car with a 1970 Firebird 'YZ';
If it's of any consequence, it wasn't ground & restamped as a 915

[3tas4me]

Sheet metal all fitted and held in place with screws. Next step- weld it all in solid. I love seeing it come back from the dead.

[eaglesan13]

Me too.

Originally Posted by 3tas4me

I love seeing it come back from the dead.

[linden_gto]

nice work! great to see cars like this being saved. too bad so many languish in the hands of people who will never get to them, but who also resist to sell.

[3tas4me]

UPDATE:

As unbelievable as it may seem, yesterday morning I received an e-mail from the ex-gf of the previous owner. Turns out she has the original block and heads for this car! She had been holding them ransom against the property of hers that Russ (the previous owner) had never returned to her. I had sent a few pics of the car in progress to this woman's boss and she had seen them. Apparently, that prompted her to decide that the engine block and heads belong with the car. Next week I am driving down to St. Louis to pick them up. Sometimes, there are happy endings! Needless to say, I am still in shock as I was not expecting them to turn up.

[eaglesan13]

Congrats!

Originally Posted by 3tas4me

UPDATE:

As unbelievable as it may seem, yesterday morning I received an e-mail from the ex-gf of the previous owner. Turns out she has the original block and heads for this car! She had been holding them ransom against the property of hers that Russ (the previous owner) had never returned to her. I had sent a few pics of the car in progress to this woman's boss and she had seen them. Apparently, that prompted her to decide that the engine block and heads belong with the car. Next week I am driving down to St. Louis to pick them up. Sometimes, there are happy endings! Needless to say, I am still in shock as I was not expecting them to turn up.

[Hikin Mike]

Originally Posted by 3tas4me

UPDATE:

As unbelievable as it may seem, yesterday morning I received an e-mail from the ex-gf of the previous owner. Turns out she has the original block and heads for this car! She had been holding them ransom against the property of hers that Russ (the previous owner) had never returned to her. I had sent a few pics of the car in progress to this woman's boss and she had seen them. Apparently, that prompted her to decide that the engine block and heads belong with the car. Next week I am driving down to St. Louis to pick them up. Sometimes, there are happy endings! Needless to say, I am still in shock as I was not expecting them to turn up.

Great news!!

[Norwood]

Wow Jeff, incredible. Congrats

[johnta1]

Fantastic news!

[keith k]

Very cool-

[unruhjonny]

WOW!!!

Congratulations!!!

[weranc55]

Very cool. Did you find a different WS block for the car

[unruhjonny]

...

wanna send that non-numbers block my way?







No one can blame me for at least half-heartedly trying

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by weranc55

Very cool. Did you find a different WS block for the car

yup, he mentioned it earlier.

[Pepi]

That's amazing and good to hear.