http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/12202.page Public Action Most collision repair shops should be able to do this kinda thing. I'm sure there's been a few places that have redone whole front ends, including engine replacements.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609986 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609986 GMT
If the former, I'd suggest finding a hole in the wall used car dealer (or two), and asking him who he has do his engine installations. He may even do them himself. All those guys have one or two mechanics who know their stuff, but work out of their house (or something) and can do it for half what a "real" shop will charge. It's not that they don't know what they're doing. Then all you need to do is come up with an engine. The dealer may have some local suggestions, or you may want to go with a GM Goodwrench or Jasper rebuilt "crate engine" (so called because they come in a crate).]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609925 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609925 GMT
Good luck with the "heart" transplant!]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609723 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609723 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609706 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609706 GMT Are you looking at something like another 305 or upgrade to a more common 350? Or is it gonna be a power house 454, 502, or 572?]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609681 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609681 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609866 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609866 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609877 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609877 GMT
I have no clue where to look or how to find one. I really do not want to take it to the dealership because I know that they will sock it to me real good, however, that will be my last resort.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609820 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609820 GMT
I put HEI on that 330hp 350 of mine and put it in a 65 GMC. HEI will not be a problem.

I took the OP's use of "turnkey" to mean a crate motor but thats not what "turnkey" means. "Turnkey" refers to a completed project,all that's left for you to do is turn the key.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609780 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609780 GMT
I know a transplant needs some components swapped from the old to the new, but aren't the engine mounts going to be different?

Also, this truck being an '83, is the high energy ignition, etc, going to be a problem? This 'turn key' is a crate engine correct?]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609768 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609768 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609754 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609754 GMT
I'm from Austin and Orange is a couple of hours drive. May I have his name and telephone number. Thanks for the reply. Happy 4'th!!

Paul]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609707 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609707 GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609675 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609675 GMT
I own a 1983 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale 1/2 ton pick up. This truck still has the original 305 c.i. motor and well, I feel that it is time to replace the engine..it is leaking oil and smokes.

I've been looking into a "GM turn-key package" the the prices do not seem too steep. I do not personally know any mechanics that can install this engine. I really hope that you guys will be able to please recommend a good mechanic in my area (Austin, Texas) that could do this job. Many thanks!!

I look forward to your reply.

Respectfully,

Paul
US Army-Retired]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609663 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125002.page#2609663 GMT