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RedBowTies88 · January 2, 2013, 12:43 PM

Half of those shots were only through the valve cover and unless it broke an overhead camshaft or the timming chain (which it looks like it did but only actually broke on side) it would still be driveable.

The only hit I saw that went though the block and hit the crank(most blocks are pretty soft cast iron actually) looked like it left the crank in tact besides a good dent.

Under no means would that car be "driveable" but i bet it would get you a few hundred years to relative saftey. Also remember all the body work and other components you need to penetrate before you even get to the block itself.

January 2, 2013, 12:43 PM	#21
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 705	Half of those shots were only through the valve cover and unless it broke an overhead camshaft or the timming chain (which it looks like it did but only actually broke on side) it would still be driveable. The only hit I saw that went though the block and hit the crank(most blocks are pretty soft cast iron actually) looked like it left the crank in tact besides a good dent. Under no means would that car be "driveable" but i bet it would get you a few hundred years to relative saftey. Also remember all the body work and other components you need to penetrate before you even get to the block itself. __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.)