Way to go. You accomplished in two days what I've only been able to accomplish in two weeks. And, your only extra trip to the parts store was for a thermostat. I always need three or four trips! I also learned that you've got to find "that guy" at the parts store who listens to you, has "been there", and doesn't immediately go to the computer to look up make, model, year, color, serial number, etc. before trying to find the part. "That guy" will even let you walk back into the parts racks with him to help research and then keep you back there for a half hour talking 265 vs 283 vs 301 vs 307 vs 327 vs 350 and even vs 400!! 18436572 forever.

Another great episode, Bill. I'm totally with you on keeping the 307. If it's working, don't mess with it. Did you know that 1956 was the only year that Chevrolet painted their engine blocks red? I'm going to go with the red on my '56, even though my current plan is for a 327 (the original 265 is still in my car, currently). I think it will break up the black and white (original colors) like I want. Keeping my fingers crossed that you are able to get ready for Cruisin' the Coast. Endeavor to persevere, buddy. Ken

They committed blasphemy when they put an electric motor in Project X. Sorry Sir, please continue with another awesome video!

Title is misleading. That's definitely not a vortec. You should used the vortec shortblock with those trickflow heads you would have waaaayy more power. Smh 🙄. The big block is what you truly need if you want real power an torque. You really should seriously consider running a REAL vortec. You need a roller camshaft now days. The factory roller camshaft design is much better an cheaper then the junk retrofit low quality Chinese parts are. An wow 🤔 remove good flowing trickflow heads an upgrade to turd smog era heads makes sense 👌

Cant wait to hear it run. Great episode. Thanks Bill!

The difference concerning the 307, was it had less nickel in the block than the other engines. The large journal crank shares the same as in the 327 with the large journal crank. In effect, take a 350 block and use the 307 crank, 327 rods and piston....home built 327.

I may have seen the same DIY video.

Awesome !!!

Thanks for the video...going to run new brake and fuel lines on my '57 Chevy !!!

I'm from Oz, your idea is brilliant. 👍💯%✔️ had similar idea but yours tops it. Just need to check with my existing floor jack.

You have a great disposition

Love the video man!

Bill, everyone is providing their advice and, while none of it is "wrong", some ideas are better than others. Only you know Christine and you've made every right decision so far. I know you'll make a great one this time.

Did u paint the back sides black

Great

Cant beat rallye wheels. They look great, thanks Bill!

Nice job Bill, like the rally’s on a tri-five, going to look great!

looks great ...

I had the exact situation as this in my 57.i sold the 307.bought a 350 4 bolt main block and put good heads,flat top piston and a good cam.costs the same to build a 350 as a 307 but get more cubes.

Keep the great job 👍

Wow what a shock to find that out after all this time! Sounds like a good excuse for a big block. Thx

Can’t wait to see what you do

Hi Billgreat job

Boy I sure hope you go with the 350 love your show I have been watching oh about 9 months now and really like it hope your decision is 350 will be watching no matter what enjoying the show oh did you make a show on your cutlass I had a 1970 cutlass rallye fun car

The devils in the detail 👍👍👍

Bill I would put 305 HO heads they worked great on my 377 in my late model stock car

Wow that was interesting

Motor looks good! There ain’t nothing wrong with a 307. I’m just an old man with an opinion. I’m not a scientist and I don’t play one on TV, LOL,but I think that crust in the water passage is rust and calcium. I would suggest never use only water in the cooling system, but use antifreeze coolant with distilled water!

I know what you’re thinking / about the “heart - sole” philosophy idea, but my gut tells me you should go a different route. Put your Trick Flows on the Vortec 350! Christine deserves it. Added bonus is that is a one piece rear main seal and a roller cam engine. You will still have the vintage look using the Trick Flows. If you put that 307 back in the thought will haunt you forever? Brings back a conversation I had with my dad back in my high school days (early 90’s) I considered putting a 305 in my 71 Impala cause it was running engine “but” I had a 400 short block that needed attention and would take time to earn the money to get it ready. I can still hear my dads words to this day “well do you want a little tool or a big tool your pants…no replacement for displacement” 😂 ok dad I hear you 😂. So I worked as many hours as I could (Wendy’s at the time) and built the 400. NO REGRETS, dad was right. Great video Bill! The drama look on your face when the discovery was made was priceless. We all have been there. Whatever you decide, she will be awesome.

Bill if remember 307 came out in late 60's till mid 70's. GM put engine in every thing my dad had a 71 Suburban with that engine. Sorry it not what you thought it was...

If I was you I would use the vortec engine it's all around better with roller cam better everything and it's a 350 a great engine for a old tri 5 chevy way better then a under 200hp boat anchor. If I was you I would be using the 350 plus it's a vortc you can't go wrong

Man that sucks. Either run it as it is or get another engine. Whichever makes you happy and fits the budget.

it's a 1969-72 307 cu in with 130-200 hp not a desirable block a 010 350 would of been better then that even a 327 but a 307 is the early day 305 the bottom of the barrel engines that everyone uses as boat anchor lol.

Put the vortec 350, there good blocks “roller cam” but get rid of those vortec heads and install your camel humps. I purchased 2 Vortecs for my 64 impalas and they both had cracked heads gonna install those trick flow camel humps

That’s a Boat anchor just find a freaking roller block, and do it the right way one time and one time only.

With all the fantastic work done to your car I would get a different motor.

Well heck Bill it too bad the engine wasn't what you thought it was. Personally if it ran good I'd clean up the block throw in new bearing and rings and call it good. Maybe a better set of factory heads. I had a 307 in a Camaro. It ran good enough for me but it's Your engine so go with what you want. Enjoyed this video.

Get a 350 block (they are still very plentiful) and build a 383 stroker- great engine

307 is a 283 block with 327 crank i never had any luck with 307 now 283 was a screamer and 327 was a screamer your heads willl not work the bore is too small if you was around tocoaa GA i would hook you up with lil sbc. Now that vortec would be sweet like you was talking about doing you will get good power out of the vortec and the trick flow heads you got are good heads we built a few motors with them and thay run really good we build all type of engines mainly dirt track motors jr headen custom race engines tocoa GA

Surprise ... surprise ... surprise ... sounds like the good ole days when we all got snookered at one time or another ... what ever you go with just make it so it doesn't overheat ... also I think all of us tri-five guys had a Sun tack like that in our cars ... sole search ...

I feel your pain! Sure kind of a disappointment. I always thought 307's were truck motors in the old days. Generally 2 barrel carbs. It's a reliable engine, but that is about it! You have worked so hard, and been so meticulous every step of the way, don't give up now! You have 2 good engines there, and I'm sure you will have other projects. Put a nice new motor in Christine, she deserves it!! :) Maybe do some horse trading?? There are thousands of 350's out there, and lots of parts available. Would your new heads fit a 350?? Did not catch what heads you bought. Your project just got even more interesting!! ;)

I was facing a similar situation on my 55. I bought a motor and was told it was a 350 and it actually was a 327. I went with it and when asked at shows, I was thrilled to tell them it was a 1968 327. Sounded more vintage to me. By the way, it ran great and was very strong. Sadly I sold the car 20 years ago. I had 2 beautiful daughters getting married.......a matter of priorities. No regrets.

The number on the front will help tell you what it is.

All the time in days you put into working on a vehicle and making it look the way it looks you should put a new motor in there and put something really nice.

Build a 350.Machine work costs the same,and you end up with a bigger engine.Convert to roller cam.First time you fire it you have no worry of lobe failure.

It just never seems to end on these old cars. I guess you felt it was OK when you thought it was a 350, why not just put it back in?

like 7 !

any grit over 600 is a waste of time,the bufing compound does all the work after that

Thanks for update, Bill. All the best to your son in his senior year!

Great attachment for 30 bucks from Amazon. Rallye wheels turned out awesome. Enjoy each video, thanks!