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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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I am going to look at a 65 big block 396 car without the motor what are the things I need to look for to make sure it is a bb?

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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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rear sway bar; rear u joint caps; battery on left side are a couple to check.
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Radiator support larger opening with cross brace, top radiator mount bolts pass through it (not captive nuts), overflow tank, 6500 redline, battery access cover in inner fender well on left, TI amplifier or holes where one would have mounted, fuel line makes a 90 degree bend from frame rail instead of a 45, bubble hood, fan shroud made of fiberglass, radiator (if original) made of aluminum
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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I also have a friend who's looking at a 65 with 396 badges but it has a 350 in it. What is a 65BB worth?
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