478 for 1953 Flxible Visicoach
Hello,
I have a 1953 Flxible Visicoach bus that was repowered with a 478 GMC V6 at some point. It chucked a rod and sat for several decades before I got it. I'm trying to figure out options for getting this thing running again.
I would prefer to keep it 478 powered but I have not found a single engine for sale anywhere. I'm in SE Idaho. All I've found so far is a 305 powered grain truck that was beyond my budget, and I'm not stripping a nice truck for too small of an engine. Does anyone have any leads on even a good shortblock 478?
If I can't make another 478 happen, does anyone have a recommendation for any different engine that would be up to the task of pushing 20k lbs? I won't be using the interstates so it doesn't need to run 70mph, just be durable...
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