put a 426 hemi in my 68 today

[charge-it]

I got a good bargain on a full size plastic replica 426 hemi and stuffed into my 68. Even though it`s fake, it put a pretty good size smile on my face. 20 pounds of plastic and it put me into a daze...dreaming again. It will make a great conversation piece when enjoying a few cold ones  with the guys.

[Drache]

Ok that is cool! I was hoping it would be en entire looking engine though 

[WingCharger]

Where can I get one? I would love to have one to sit in my garage with all the parts on it and make my brother think I bought a hemi.
It would be cool to have one, just to say you do!

[UFO]

There are cool when all dressed up.

[WingCharger]

There are cool when all dressed up.

THATS WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT!!
Needs real parts though. Just a good lookin holder for them until the real block comes. Wonder if that would work.

[Bobs69]

Where do you buy them from?

[charge-it]

Ok that is cool! I was hoping it would be en entire looking engine though 

I just picked it up today, give me some time and it will look better.

[charge-it]

Where can I get one? I would love to have one to sit in my garage with all the parts on it and make my brother think I bought a hemi.
It would be cool to have one, just to say you do!

Found it on craigslist. I drove two hours to go pick it up and 2 hours to get back home. They list for over $500.00 + shipping. I can`t say what I paid for it but I definately felt like I stole it.

[charge-it]

There are cool when all dressed up.

Ok, which parts on yours are real and which aren`t? How did you get the balancer on there? Help me out here. I have a ton of spare junk here that I could use to dress mine up but would rather keep it as light as possible.

[bull]

What's the purpose of plastic fakes? Who makes them?

[472 R/T SE]

What's the purpose of plastic fakes? Who makes them?

Mock ups.  From what I understand they make the job way easier.

[SFRT]

What's the purpose of plastic fakes? Who makes them?

good for fitting headers and so on.

[Bobs69]

good idea using them for mockups so long as they are that accurate.  Can you get other engines in plastic?

[bull]

What's the purpose of plastic fakes? Who makes them?

Mock ups.  From what I understand they make the job way easier.

What's the purpose of plastic fakes? Who makes them?

good for fitting headers and so on.

I see. They look pretty real.

[WingCharger]

WHO MAKES THEM?!?!?

[charge-it]

Look on ebay, and I`ve seen them in the Mopar rags, but beware, they are not cheap. They have all makes available. As far as Mopar goes I know they have the 426 HEMI and the 440. Size wise they are 100% accurate. They also have some transmissions as well.

[dodgecharger-fan]

First link that google spit out on a search for "mock up engine blocks"...

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/replica-engines.htm

the second is all MOPAR

http://stores.casselent.com/Categories.bok?category=PLASTIC+MOCK+UP+BLOCKS

[UFO]

http://www.payr.com/

[WingCharger]

http://www.payr.com/

The 392 would be the new 6.4L. I wonder if they make a plastic block for the 5.7?

[ACUDANUT]

  They make those in Leavenworth Ks.  I have been to their plastic "plant".  I bought a set of plastic 426 Hemi valve covers for 40.00..I don't know why, I don't even own a Hemi.  However, it sounded cool at the time I guess.  They have been making all kinds of fake engines for many years.  I can't remember thier name, but I found them advertiising on e-bay.

[Ghoste]

I wouldn't mind having a set of 40 dollar plastic valve covers to hang on the wall.  I've wanted a set of Hemi covers to pin up for a while but the metal are just little out of my league for wall art.