just got a 78 cutlass

[DrRansom442]

i called a few places and im getting 750-1000 to rebuild the transmission. does this sound right?

pretty much .... been meaning to ask about your screenname, are you a St Louisian?

 

[ramfan98]

st.louis rams....rough season...good draft pick

 

[DrRansom442]

st.louis rams....rough season...good draft pick

actually I was trying to find out if you're local ... i was going to offer up a recomendation

 

[ramfan98]

im actually in rockford ill, about 5hours north.

 

[DrRansom442]

im actually in rockford ill, about 5hours north.

ahh well I doubt you are towing it 5 hrs to come to St Charles county, so nevermind lol

 

[jae]

i just went outside and scraped about 20 pounds of grit and came back with 395558-2

The number represents a 68 - 70 block casting, specifically the "2". If the internals are original for that block you should have a nodular crank, nice pistons (not too dished) and rods. Don't quote me on it but this block may have a higher nickel content than the later ones.

The heads are ok, not the best. There should be a set of numbers above the middle exhause ports / exits, like ***-***, maybe 411929 I think. They have huge chammbers, like 79cc. The 5 - 7A heads have smaller, ~64cc chambers, better for the CR.
In any event, very glad you don't have the 260 wheezy - trust me, they actually do wheeze.