Was just over at my friends body shop. Customer had just brought in a truck frame for him to install the cab he has completely reworked. Big block motor and 727 installed. I was looking it over, and on the pass. side the date code showed 12-8-70, and the driver side numbers showed 430. Thought I...
This may sound crazy,but I broke one loose using iodine. Learned that trick from an old mechanic. Squirted it around the pistons,let it soak a few days,and wala.
I had a '73 Sattelite with a 400,back in the mid 70's. Sure,it was a dog,and a gas hog. That does'nt mean they have no potential. I've seen many,with a little work,turned into monsters. Wish I still had it,today.