C-1 1959 block and heads

[Jerry C.]

Looking for a late October/early November 1958 Flint 519 block and 550 heads. Any ideas who might have one? Thanks in advance

[Jack H.]

Re: C-1 1959 block and heads

I'm not sure you're going to find any '550 heads dated that early (Oct/Nov '58).... You WILL find '770 heads with staggered mount for valve covers in that time period, though. For sources, try the ususal places:

(1) Driveline
(2) eBay
(3) Paragon Vintage
(4) JT Pipers
(5) Tracey Performance
(6) Crane's
(7) Try a Google search
(8) Don't forget asking your local machine shop(s) as that'll be your best deal

[Garry Barnes]

Re: C-1 1959 block and heads

Jerry,
You might want to try Engines Limited in Wisconsin. About two hours north from the state line. His name is Tom and I know of people who have worked with him. Pretty good guy. He advertises in Hemmings. There is another guy up there in the same area named Randy whom I also have spoken with for various engine parts. He also advertises in Hemmings and I think the two businesses have similar names, so make sure you know who you are talking with. Good luck.
Garry

[Garry Barnes]

Re: C-1 1959 block and heads

Jerry, the correct information is: Classic Engine Company. Phone 920-235-8365 asl for Tom. Website is classicengineco.com
Garry

Randy is Engines Unlimited

[Kevin T.]

Re: C-1 1959 block and heads

Engines Limited is in Omro, WI. His name is Randy and their website is http://engineslimited.com/ He has some pretty good information on his web site regarding correct blocks and heads for early Corvette/Chevrolet engines, and probably a good source for what you are looking for. - Kevin