1962 savoy

House of Darts · 12-24-2013, 08:21 PM

I just picked up a '62 Savoy. It was originally a 413 and now a /6. Have been looking at the guide. Anyway of building a 2 or 3 dime rocket with this body. The 413 seems too expensive to build. The 314 poly 4bbl the 361 2 or 4bb/ and the 383 are possible. The body is solid and a 20' looker. All I need is some help for the best build route. And no I did not hit the Mega Millions or save money by enrolling in Obama care. I thought that Jerry Stein had some project ideas for the Savoy? Thanks

Steve Williams · 12-24-2013, 08:30 PM

This was a 413 car and was converted over to a inline 6? That is bass ackwords. The 413 will be expensive to build, but could be done cheaper if you don't mind running index or just under index. I would do a 413 myself. Always thought those were cool cars.

Paul Wong · 12-24-2013, 08:36 PM

Having just built one. Move on if your looking for a dime rocket unless your going to try a poly 318. Otherwise get ready to spend 50k plus to build a competitive one.

Steve Stasko · 12-28-2013, 10:03 PM

I think the first thing I would do is send the VIN to Darrell Davis (http://racehemi.maxwedge.com/dld/) and see if it is indeed an original 413 car. You may be better off selling the car if it is indeed an original Max Wedge car, and investing the money towards a better class combo.

H Hoover · 12-29-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Stasko

I think the first thing I would do is send the VIN to Darrell Davis (http://racehemi.maxwedge.com/dld/) and see if it is indeed an original 413 car. You may be better off selling the car if it is indeed an original Max Wedge car, and investing the money towards a better class combo.

My thoughts exactly. I have the book so post the VIN and I'll look it up.

House of Darts · 12-29-2013, 08:57 PM

Its a 4 door 413 originally. The owner blew the motor and swapped a /6 that he had on hand.

Jim Bailey · 01-01-2014, 08:17 PM

Here's the best advice you'll get ... sell your car for 5k, add 40k to it, and buy John Shaul's. Save yourself about 100k in R&D.

Ron Stewart · 01-02-2014, 11:17 AM

Listen to jim the R @ D takes time and lots of money

12-24-2013, 08:21 PM	#1
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	1962 savoy I just picked up a '62 Savoy. It was originally a 413 and now a /6. Have been looking at the guide. Anyway of building a 2 or 3 dime rocket with this body. The 413 seems too expensive to build. The 314 poly 4bbl the 361 2 or 4bb/ and the 383 are possible. The body is solid and a 20' looker. All I need is some help for the best build route. And no I did not hit the Mega Millions or save money by enrolling in Obama care. I thought that Jerry Stein had some project ideas for the Savoy? Thanks

12-24-2013, 08:30 PM	#2
Steve Williams Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 352 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1962 savoy This was a 413 car and was converted over to a inline 6? That is bass ackwords. The 413 will be expensive to build, but could be done cheaper if you don't mind running index or just under index. I would do a 413 myself. Always thought those were cool cars.

12-24-2013, 08:36 PM	#3
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 384 Likes: 101 Liked 419 Times in 85 Posts	Re: 1962 savoy Having just built one. Move on if your looking for a dime rocket unless your going to try a poly 318. Otherwise get ready to spend 50k plus to build a competitive one.

12-28-2013, 10:03 PM	#4
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: 1962 savoy I think the first thing I would do is send the VIN to Darrell Davis (http://racehemi.maxwedge.com/dld/) and see if it is indeed an original 413 car. You may be better off selling the car if it is indeed an original Max Wedge car, and investing the money towards a better class combo.

12-29-2013, 08:57 PM	#6
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 1962 savoy Its a 4 door 413 originally. The owner blew the motor and swapped a /6 that he had on hand.

01-01-2014, 08:17 PM	#7
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: 1962 savoy Here's the best advice you'll get ... sell your car for 5k, add 40k to it, and buy John Shaul's. Save yourself about 100k in R&D.

01-02-2014, 11:17 AM	#8
Ron Stewart Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1962 savoy Listen to jim the R @ D takes time and lots of money