Need 259 engine

[Guest]

My 1964 champ truck with 259 has a #2 rod knocking. Before I rebuild, any one got a running engine for sale?
steven c

[PackardV8]

If you decide to rebuild, I've got a good core engine and a set of new .030" over pistons. PM me and we can work something out on a ready-to-run rebuilt long block.

jack vines

[rusty nut garage]

did you buy champ off of craigslist in tempe? Just curious.
Check with Jerry Kaiser in marana he had a couple good engines for sale last time I checked. He might even have a 289.


Russ

My 1964 champ truck with 259 has a #2 rod knocking. Before I rebuild, any one got a running engine for sale?
steven c

[Guest]

Thanks for joggin my memory!

did you buy champ off of craigslist in tempe? Just curious.
Check with Jerry Kaiser in marana he had a couple good engines for sale last time I checked. He might even have a 289.


Russ

Yes it is the one that was on C/list. It has 67K box A miles and its pretty nice truck except for the rod knock. Still runs great and starts right up. I will call Jerry, I do kinda remember he had one for sale. I got the windshield for my Cruiser from him about year ago.
Chris Collins mentioned you when I was looking for some one to replace the control arm bushings
on my 65 Cruiser. Do you do that kind of stuff? With three studies and my 68 Dodge pick up I have more work than I can handle. Actually I love it ; but iam getting anxiuos to get them all going.
THX

[Guest]

If you decide to rebuild, I've got a good core engine and a set of new .030" over pistons. PM me and we can work something out on a ready-to-run rebuilt long block.

jack vines

Thanks I'll be opening the engine up to determine the damage. Compression check shows 105 to 112
across all clyinders. I will get back with you once I nail down repair.
Thanks again,
Steven Chadwell

[rusty nut garage]

The young lady that owned the truck called me a year or so back and I went by and gave her a quick estmate for worst case scenario. I'm afraid she didn't have the funds to do it all. We all know how much it cost to play with these old machines and when you outsource the work it can really get up there.
I saw the truck on craiglist but was afraid to go by and make a offer as I would need a new place to live if you know what I mean.
Good luck with the truck it looks really solid! Yes I can help out on your front end rebuild.
Russ
Russ

Yes it is the one that was on C/list. It has 67K box A miles and its pretty nice truck except for the rod knock. Still runs great and starts right up. I will call Jerry, I do kinda remember he had one for sale. I got the windshield for my Cruiser from him about year ago.
Chris Collins mentioned you when I was looking for some one to replace the control arm bushings
on my 65 Cruiser. Do you do that kind of stuff? With three studies and my 68 Dodge pick up I have more work than I can handle. Actually I love it ; but iam getting anxiuos to get them all going.
THX