Going to be a journey!

[DonM]

I recently purchased a 1973 G60, which was "restored" in Columbia and shipped up through Florida. I had it delivered to my home in Colorado, and unfortunately picked the coldest week of the winter to take delivery. My initial experience with the truck has been less that stellar, as it appears that anti-freeze is not a common additive to Patrols in Columbia or Florida, and my engine arrived as an ice-cube. We are still experiencing sub-20 degree weather, so I am trying to thaw the block with a barn heater, but I already have signs that the freeze plugs have gone. Hoping it has not damaged the "numbers matching" block Anyway, I will soon be on the lookout for parts, and was hoping to get some references for parts houses that carry stuff for these old girls.

Thanks,
DonM

[RiverPatrol]

Welcome to 60Patrol! Congratulations on your new toy.

What an unfortunate set of circumstances for the delivery! Wow. The block is probably fine, not much can hurt those.

Finding parts can be an interesting treasure hunt sometimes depending on what you need. Feel free to search posts here for many answers to parts questions and someone is always willing to offer help with questions you have.

[faux40]

Hope the engine survived the freeze! Looking forward to hearing (and seeing) your Patrol and your progress!
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[Esteban]

Welcome to 60Patrol!!

Sorry to hear about the problem. Hope it is nothing major.

The person in Florida should have been more careful and installed the antifreeze as a precaution.

[DonM]

Unfortunately the block did crack. I will have to pull it to see the extent of the damage, and if the block is salvageable. Would appreciate anyone pointing me in the right direction for a replacement block (bare or rebuilt).

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[RiverPatrol]

Unfortunately the block did crack. I will have to pull it to see the extent of the damage, and if the block is salvagable. Would appreciate anyone pointing me in the right direction for a replacement block (bare or rebuilt).

Well that sucks. Check the Classifieds section, there might be someone that has one available.

EDIT: Here's one, not too far away in WA. viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6502

[timber]

I recently purchased a 1973 G60, which was "restored" in Columbia and shipped up through Florida.

I bought a '76 with the same background. I bought mine from Escofon. Where did you buy yours?

[DonM]

Tom - Nice truck. I was on the edge regarding hardtop or soft, but your looks great in canvas. I purchased mine private party. They brought it up from Columbia earlier this year. Can't speak to much about it yet because it has not made it into my garage. We have had unusually cold weather and it is still stuck at the bottom of my driveway. If we get above 20 F I hope to give it a little more effort. Debating whether I try to salvage the numbers matching block, looks for something used, or go a totally different route and drop in a diesel. Starting to think I should have stayed with my Wagoneers

[50car]

Great talking with you Don! Hopefully we can work out a solution to get your vehicle up and running. Whether its the bare block or the complete one. Oh and less snow with warmer temps!