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Re: Looking for a block and others

To: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
Subject: Re: Looking for a block and others
From: "Joseph_Pitassi@brown.edu" <Joseph_Pitassi@brown.edu>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 08:51:04 -0500
Cc: mgb-v8@autox.team.net
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Reply-to: "Joseph_Pitassi@brown.edu" <Joseph_Pitassi@brown.edu>
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there's a "sandrail engine" up on ebay right now...it's a buick 215, 
and I think it's in the LA area. The guy won't ship. I'd love to get 
it, but I live in RI!

Joe Pitassi

>Hello all,
>
>It's been a while since I've done any V-8 stuff (other than keeping
>my Rangie on the road).  Many of you know I've been busy with my
>'B-GT rally car (took 2nd in class at the last event to end up 3rd in
>class for year end!).  Also ran a decent stint in the roadster, ended
>up with a 2nd in the San Diego Region Solo II Street Mod class, and
>that was with the 4 banger!
>
>However, I think it is time to get the engine done.  I'm looking for a nice,
>late 3.5 block, preferably in the SoCal (San Diego?) area.  I think I told
>the story of woe here about pulling apart one 3.5 I had only to discover
>cracked bearing saddles.  Plans for the block will be +.020 and high
>compression pistons.  My 3.9 engine is going in the Range, towing the
>rally car is a real drag with the 3.5 in it.
>
>Also looking for:  driveshaft (TR-8 gearbox to 'B rear axle) and radiator.
>
>Best of luck to all of you go-fast guys,
>
>-Keith Wheeler
>Team Sanctuary                         http://www.TeamSanctuary.com/

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