http://www.trishieldperf.com/engines.htm << Jim Weisse i think Burek and TA Perf also do something like this but i don't see anything on their websites. http://www.paeenterprises.com/paeframe.html http://www.taperformance.com/
A Buick buddy of mine ( my bodyshop guy) who used to work at the local Buick dealer actually has 2 ACTUAL from the factory Buick crate motors from the early 70s. These were warranty replacement motors I guess. They are all covered in cosmeline (sp). He's one of those guys who never wants to sell anything (believe me I've tried). He also had a set of original stage IIs still in GM boxes that he sold at Bowling Green years ago before they were available in aluminum. Time machine . Thats all I want is a time machine.... Get one built by a reputable Buick builder I am sure you'll be happy. Good luck George
I think PAW now builds a brand new STRONGER cast iron 455 block, I just saw something about it this weekend Dean
Ummmm..... That would be PAE, not PAW! (That would be funny, an aftermarket Buick block through PAW!!!)
I will check when I get home but I think the add is in this months-February- issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines. Dean
It tortures me too believe me . he was working at the dealer when they were unloading the stuff and it was a dealer that used to race back in the day so there was a bunch of stuff he snagged up. Cant say I hate him . He got me into Buicks in the first place . He gave ma a ride in his switch pitch equipped 455 powered 69 GS back in the early eighties ---I was hooked. Also cant say I hate him because he is one of those body men with a shrinker/stretcher and an english wheel in his shop,hates body filler and will have my car for the next 2-3 months ! George
Call TA.. Mike told me he has 7 of those NOS shortblocks, and can sell you one, or build a complete motor for you out of it. That would prolly be the quickest turn around for you. Tell him I sent you. JW
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