Considering going big block in my 79. Would this be a good motor to throw in there? Trans may work too right?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1455147481.html

Steve

 

Yes it will fit. Need a bigger radiator, tranny cooler, etc. I put a BB in my 79 RS with no problems.

 

Would the radiator and trans cooler from that truck work?

 

Looks like a scam to me but yeah a 454 would bolt in pretty much without a lot of fuss.
The trans should be a 400 turbo,that will work but some are long shaft and others short shaft if memory serves so there could be a fitment issue with the tailshaft mounting.
The truck radiator is probably not going to bolt in but you can get a bigger radiator that will.

 

It does look like a scam, but hey, I called on it. No answer of course, right to voicemail. The thing is, I am going to watch for this if it is a good way to get a bbc cheap. I could then junk the truck for a few hundred bucks.

 

Well I'd sure pursue that truck just in case it turned out to be someone who just didn't know what they had, but it does smell fishy. Even if the engine didn't run it's worth well over $100 as a core.
The engine and trans will fit, and the radiator just might fit too. I got one from a 3/4 ton Chevy Suburban once for my Camaro, and it dropped right in my car once I opened up the core support. (you'll need to do that also, but it's pre-marked)
Nice thing about a donor vehicle is you get a turnkey engine, complete with pulleys, and mounts for alternator and power steering. They're always the best way to go on an engine swap.