68 Coronet 500 questions

[Richie]

First what chance out of 100% would this car start it's life with a big block. Number two. The guy that owns it seems to know his stuff thinks it has a 360 in it witch weren't around in 68. Would this beast have a 318 in it to start? Number three. You can't mount a small block onto a big block cross member can you?

Thanks.

 

[69 Runner]

Couldn't get a 360 in 68. check the VIN and/or the fender tag. They will tell you what you want to know.

Sorry...missed the last part. Yes, you can swap a big or a small block on the same K frame in a 68 no prob.

 

[Richie]

Thanks Runner..My brother had one of those and a 69 Super Bee too back in the good old days. I'm new here from A bodies only with a 69 Dart and I'm hoping to get this Coronet too maybe in the spring.

Richie

 

[69 Runner]

Groovy. Good luck with the acquisition, and don't let this guy snow you

 

[63RedFury]

Over 7000 68 Coronet 500's came with a 383.You need the vin numbers off the dash.The 5th digit is for the engine size.

 

[Richie]

Right, I looked them up. It looks like anything below a G is a small block so next time I have a look at the car I'll check the vin.