Danger

French Lake Auto. Check. I'll add that to the list of potentials. Thank you.

I'm in Marina, CA. (south Monterey Bay). That's two hours south of San Fran..

FB - Facebook. Of course. Thanks.

Thanks all. Good info. I will measure the block.

This is all fantastic news. Hope is restored. This car has been a massive paper weight in the garage since the very early 1980s taking up valuable space. First there was the registration nightmare. That is resolved. Progress, slow, but progress. I have one additional question (for now). When purchasing one of these old engines, particularly if from a distant private seller (not a business), what are the best practices to ensure the product is legit and functional so as not to get burned? Thanks everyone. I have some searching to do, but now it's just a matter of time. Much appreciation to all. Danger

That availability is good to hear. I'll certainly checkout Craigslist and FB Marketplace. I don't know what FB is, but I'll find out. Thanks for the suggestions Jeff. Demetrius (Danger)

Hello folks, I have a dilemma. I am looking for suggestions on the best course of action to take in regards to the engine/transmission (gear box) combination for a 1948 Dodge Deluxe 4-Door Sedan Fluid-Drive. See link below for full description. My problem is that the engine (Chrysler L-head Six 230) is literally busted as it has a gaping hole on the bottom side. That brings me to the dilemma. What is the best course of action: 1. Hunt down a replacement engine of the type that originally came with the car. Are such engines out there anywhere? Due to the fact that the gear box is a fluid drive, I was once told that finding a modern engine to mate to the old gear box would be extremely problematic. Replacing the original engine with an identical (or similar) period engine would would be ideal. Are there such engines out there and available? Or, 2. Replace both engine and the gearbox with a modern pairing. Or, 3. Other options??? Car description: https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1948/588590/dodge_deluxe_4-door_sedan_fluid-drive.html Thanks all, Danger

Hello folks, I have a dilemma. I am looking for suggestions on the best course of action to take in regards to the engine/transmission (gear box) combination for a 1948 Dodge Deluxe 4-Door Sedan Fluid-Drive. See link below for full description. My problem is that the engine (Chrysler L-head Six 230) is literally busted as it has a gaping hole on the bottom side. That brings me to the dilemma. What is the best course of action: 1. Hunt down a replacement engine of the type that originally came with the car. Are such engines out there anywhere? Due to the fact that the gear box is a fluid drive, I was once told that finding a modern engine to mate to the old gear box would be extremely problematic. Replacing the original engine with an identical (or similar) period engine would would be ideal. Are there such engines out there and available? Or, 2. Replace both engine and the gearbox with a modern pairing. Or, 3. Other options??? Car description: https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1948/588590/dodge_deluxe_4-door_sedan_fluid-drive.html Thanks all, Danger

Hello folks, I have a dilemma. I am looking for suggestions on the best course of action to take in regards to the engine/transmission (gear box) combination for a 1948 Dodge Deluxe 4-Door Sedan Fluid-Drive. See link below for full description. My problem is that the engine (Chrysler L-head Six 230) is literally busted as it has a gaping hole on the bottom side. That brings me to the dilemma. What is the best course of action: 1. Hunt down a replacement engine of the type that originaly with the car. Are such engines out there anywhere? Due to the fact that the gear box is a fluid drive, I was once told that finding a modern engine to attach to the old gear box would be extremely problematic. Replacing the original engine with an identical (or similar) period engine would would be ideal. Are there such engines out there and available? Or, 2. Replace both the engine and the gearbox with a modern pairing. 3. Other options??? Car description: https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1948/588590/dodge_deluxe_4-door_sedan_fluid-drive.html Thanks everyone, Danger