Future engine for the truck (383?)

[Doober]

So I got a LOT more stuff than I expected (phone pics seem to suck apparently this time around)...

Engine stand, 2 bellhousings, exhaust manifolds, SI alternator, starter, unused water pump, points distributor (looks like I found my engine primer ), cast iron intake w/ a 2bbl. Holley 500, another 2bbl. carb (says Bay City on it, has a Chevy bowtie too), etc... and a few other random odds & ends.

Also got an SM465 he claims was rebuilt (has a shop's tag on it, and looks like he may be telling the truth) 8)

 

[ScotSea]

That bluish colored bell housing looks interesting. Notice the rust on it? It looks like it might be from the 55-57 era. I don't know if it is worth anything to a restorer, but maybe... Got a casting number for it?

 

[Doober]

I'm planning to get all the casting numbers so I know what I have. I checked the casting number of the motor before I bought it, and it says it's a 4-bolt, I was kind of happy about that. I've been up about 25 hours now on a 1 hour nap, so I'm gonna sleep and maybe start really looking at stuff later today. The radiator decided to puke some coolant on the driveway just after I got home from picking up the engine, so I'm going to see if I can drag it out a week or two (family is here and my truck has been getting driven a bit more than normal). If it's a slow leak I'll let it ride & upgrade to the 'big' C/K radiator, plus that will give me some better cooling after I get the 383 in.

I was NOT happy when I saw this.

 

[Doober]

On to the picture whoring... you can see they probably didn't change the oil for 10,000 miles or more.