I Finally found a 440

[darkside]

I ran across a heck of a deal ,an all original 1969 440 hp complete engine out of a 69 charger r/t .numbers on the side of the block are
      6  5 68
     2536430-7
id pad E 440
         8-2  hp2

[tan top]

looks an awesome  deal  ,  can you see  a vin stamped on a machined pad on the passenger side of the block just above the oil pan rail  . if so i would be intrested what it reads  

[firefighter3931]

Nice score ! It even has the original HP manifolds on it !   


Ron

[darkside]

looks an awesome  deal  ,  can you see  a vin stamped on a machined pad on the passenger side of the block just above the oil pan rail  . if so i would be intrested what it reads  

XS29L9B106979
What all can you tell me about it?

[Blown70]

Nice complete motor you go your hands on there.   

[Shakey]

looks an awesome  deal  ,  can you see  a vin stamped on a machined pad on the passenger side of the block just above the oil pan rail  . if so i would be intrested what it reads  

XS29L9B106979
What all can you tell me about it?

Comes out of a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T.

Perhaps Chris can tell you if he has that car in his registry.  Looks like an early build.

[firefighter3931]

looks an awesome  deal  ,  can you see  a vin stamped on a machined pad on the passenger side of the block just above the oil pan rail  . if so i would be intrested what it reads  

XS29L9B106979
What all can you tell me about it?

The "XS29L9" confirms that this engine was originally built for a 69 Charger R/T. The "B"  designates the plant....the numbers are the sequential build numbers for that car.

[darkside]

Its going in my 69 charger I  can't decide if i want to build it back stock or go all out.

[dodge freak]

Stock is for the birds unless you have a time machine and can go back in time and get the good old gas those motors had back then. Today you should have a high power ignition system and a newer type of cam. These new Holley HP carbs are much better too.

[defiance]

Hey, small world, I was just responding to your post on LRRS!

[69charger2002]

i knew with it being build in june of 68 it was gonna be an early 69 R/T.. you should wait before you start the build and just make sure it isn't the #'s matching motor someone is looking for. if it is, you may get something even better out of the deal. i know if i found my numbers matching 69 HP 440 i'd HOOK someone up for it
trav

[darkside]

Its an arkansas motor and from what the guy told me the car was  rotted beyond repair.

[tan top]

thanks for the vin #  ( darkside)    a long shot  but i was hoping it might of been my missing engine  . it was a million to 1 shot i know .
   
       6 . 5. 68  block casting  date
     2536430-7 block casting number
    E 440   69 model year  440 ci
    8-2  hp2  assembly date   august  2nd  68    hp = R/T motor     2  =  assembled on the   second  shift

[Steve P.]

Now there's a score!!  Nice find. 

[terrible one]

Oh I'm jealous!

[darkside]

[defiance]

Hey, that looks kinda familiar; I was looking at basically the same thing last weekend!

Only... mine had a bunch of rust channels between the water channels and the cylinders... ( )

[dodge freak]

So it needs a good rebuild , you still got a good deal those 440 are getting hard to find, a 1969 I though all those motors were gone.

[Shakey]

looks an awesome  deal  ,  can you see  a vin stamped on a machined pad on the passenger side of the block just above the oil pan rail  . if so i would be intrested what it reads   

XS29L9B106979
What all can you tell me about it?

Holy crap!!!!   You're not going to believe this.................


I HAVE THAT CAR IN THE REGISTRY!!!!

I HAVE THE OWNERS NAME!!!

I HAVE THE OWNERS ADDRESS!!!

I HAVE HIS EMAIL!!!!


YOU HAVE HIS ORIGINAL ENGINE!!!

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.      

I'll start

[dodge freak]

Man I glad thats not me that has that motor. Not sure if I like to sell it BUT it does belong it the right car if poss. I would not want to rip the guy off either but thats a hard to find motor. Again I glad I don't have to decide-think I sell it if the guy want it. Guess another would come along some day.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

looks an awesome  deal  ,  can you see  a vin stamped on a machined pad on the passenger side of the block just above the oil pan rail  . if so i would be intrested what it reads   

XS29L9B106979
What all can you tell me about it?

Holy crap!!!!   You're not going to believe this.................


I HAVE THAT CAR IN THE REGISTRY!!!!

I HAVE THE OWNERS NAME!!!

I HAVE THE OWNERS ADDRESS!!!

I HAVE HIS EMAIL!!!!


YOU HAVE HIS ORIGINAL ENGINE!!!

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.      

I'll start

Mike, thanks for saving that for me!  I accidentally hit delete by accident.

This is a major event for the registry.  This is one of the core purposes of a registry....to reunite owners, parts, paperwork etc.

I will be contacting both parties individually to set up a possible contact......

PS---he is also a member of this site....

Chris

[defiance]

Hey, quick FYI - darkside - If you do decide to sell this back to the numbers matching owner, I *THINK* I've got access to another 440 just a few miles outside of Little Rock.  I'm getting on the phone right now to make sure , and I'll confirm it ASAP.

Good to see neat stuff like this happen and it'd be cool to be part of it

[defiance]

Grr

Nevermind, just got off the phone... the guy sold it - no kidding here - last week.

He did say, though, that he happened to know that Merriman wrecking service in Atkins had a few 440s.  No idea if they're HPs or any of that, but at least it couldn't hurt to check I suppose...

Sorry... thought I was going to be a help

[Shakey]

This is a major event for the registry.  This is one of the core purposes of a registry....to reunite owners, parts, paperwork etc.

I will be contacting both parties individually to set up a possible contact......

PS---he is also a member of this site....

Chris

This is the reason I registered my car with you.  It did take some convincing but I eventually did, even though my 440 is long, long gone.

As I stated, this should be a great story and I would hope to hear the outcome.

This would make a great testimonial for the front page of your site Chris.   

[Chris G.]

This is one of the core purposes of a registry....to reunite owners, parts, paperwork etc.
Chris

I couldn't agree more Chris. It's only inevitable that something like this would occur. I hope the car owner and the current owner of this engine can work something out. 

Why ANYONE would hesitate to register is beyond me. It can only help the person who wants to register.