NEW in the Crate! 350 Crusader with Trans

Change of direction forces sale of BRAND NEW, in the crate (not rebuilt) , 300 horse Crusader engine with new Velvet Drive trans. This motor is a GM 5.7 (350 cid) based on the vortec small block. Its set up for RH prop.
It is complete ,ready to drop in your boat and includes the following:
..Holley marine 4bbl carb with flame arrestor.
..Velvet Drive 1:1 #10-17-004 trans w/cooler.
..High volume raw water pump.
..Pyramid style exhaust manifolds.
..Electronic ignition.
..High output-65 amp alternator.
..Prewired electrical harness.
..High-torque starter.
..Spark plugs,wires, etc.....
..Temp/oil/ sending units.
..Remote mounted oil filter.
..Owner/maintenance manual.
This motor was over 10 grand new with tax and shipping.. Asking $6000....
Why worry about rebuilding your motor and trans ,when for about the same price you can get EVERYTHING NEW? ..Again this motor is still bolted to the original shipping crate!!!
Im located in NW IL and can be reached at<kten72@yahoo.com> Thanks!

What I got is a "72 El Camino with a 502 with less than 50 miles on the drivetrain. Body is solid, needs tires, wheels(rusty), has new interior, good black paint. I can be reached @ mdifiore@ameritech.net, or cell # 847.774.5810

Do you still have the Crusader?

62 Wood,

Please email me pics and any additional info.

thanks,
Jim

mcarthuj@bellsouth.net

Bruce, Steve's 62 is a Higgins. How about some pictures of your project. I see from your previous post that it it is a Tournament? We'd love to see it.
What method are you using for scarfing? With a bright finish hull, the scarfing can get real tricky! Why did you go with white oak frames? The original weren't - hopefully you aren't planning on some big re-power!

BTW, The last year of wood was 1964

8122pbrainard wrote: Bruce, I found this picture of Steve's Higgins because I wanted you to see that he get's his wife Pam to help!! No "pile of lumber" comments from her.

Pete,
You should hear what she says about the "wood" when she's not in public!

Bruce,
Heres a "sunny-side-up" pic of the 62.



now, lets get some pics of your 62 posted!

critter wrote: Steve, You ever sell that 350 that was the reason for this thread ? I saw your comments about the 37 Chevy. I have 1/2 of a 36 Chevy pickup street rod sitting in the garage. Been working on it on and off for years. Frame and drivetrain are pretty much done. Needs lots of work on the cab. No bed to speak of. I hope to finish it one day. 37 is a nice looking street rod. Good luck with locating one.

Roger,
Man ,they dug this thread out of the cobwebs...Nope, I never sold the Crusader ...(my wife"suggested" advertising it..I never really wanted to )

Since then ,I sold my 66 el Camino,and found a street/strip 37 coupe. Heres a pic of it..


Good luck on your 36...got any pics?

critter wrote: I am in agreement with you on the better to replace with new than time and money on rebuild.

The day will come when you understand the importance of originality.