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swb85 · 11-02-2006, 01:50 PM

I don't know if this kind of thread is allowed or not, but I need some input here. If it's not allowed, my apologies--feel free to remove it. I have someone interested in buying the motor out of my truck, but I have no idea what to price it at. I need some opinions on what you think it's worth:

355sbc, 70cc iron heads, 15k miles on longblock rebuild with all receipts. Edel 1405 carb, performer intake, comp cams cam/pushrods/springs/timing set with 3k miles on it. HEI dist with taylor wires & accel plugs. Edel chrome air cleaner, valve covers, timing chain cover. Carter fuel pump, high flow waterpump, ceramic coated longtube headers. Basically it'll be a complete turn-key motor minus a starter, motor mounts, flexplate/flywheel and alternator. What would be a reasonable asking price?

Thanks for your help!!!

edman87 · 11-02-2006, 02:22 PM

It is worth whatever someone is willing to pay and that depends on how bad you want to sell. If you don't really want to part with it, throw out a real high number, and if buyer agrees, both of you are happy. If you are desperate to sell, it is worth a lot less.
Realisticly, in my opinion, I would say it is worth +- 1500. I know you couldn't build it from scratch for that, but figure half of what $ you invested as a bottom line. I am assuming all the proper machine work was done when you built it, quality new pistons no more than .030 over, 4 bolt mains and quality crank turned no more than .010 under.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-03-2006, 01:56 AM

I would say the - or + of 1500$$ is not a bad place to start out. Maybe a little low but it all depends on how much u want out of it, I don't think its too much to ask really either.

hiway · 11-03-2006, 08:56 AM

I agree...$1500 if you trust the seller.

11-02-2006, 01:50 PM	#1
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	What would you pay..... I don't know if this kind of thread is allowed or not, but I need some input here. If it's not allowed, my apologies--feel free to remove it. I have someone interested in buying the motor out of my truck, but I have no idea what to price it at. I need some opinions on what you think it's worth: 355sbc, 70cc iron heads, 15k miles on longblock rebuild with all receipts. Edel 1405 carb, performer intake, comp cams cam/pushrods/springs/timing set with 3k miles on it. HEI dist with taylor wires & accel plugs. Edel chrome air cleaner, valve covers, timing chain cover. Carter fuel pump, high flow waterpump, ceramic coated longtube headers. Basically it'll be a complete turn-key motor minus a starter, motor mounts, flexplate/flywheel and alternator. What would be a reasonable asking price? Thanks for your help!!! __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD Last edited by swb85; 11-02-2006 at 01:56 PM.

11-02-2006, 02:22 PM	#2
edman87 junk collector Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: above Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 693	Re: What would you pay..... It is worth whatever someone is willing to pay and that depends on how bad you want to sell. If you don't really want to part with it, throw out a real high number, and if buyer agrees, both of you are happy. If you are desperate to sell, it is worth a lot less. Realisticly, in my opinion, I would say it is worth +- 1500. I know you couldn't build it from scratch for that, but figure half of what $ you invested as a bottom line. I am assuming all the proper machine work was done when you built it, quality new pistons no more than .030 over, 4 bolt mains and quality crank turned no more than .010 under. __________________ '87/89/76 K5 in progress '99 K2500 short crew '91 camaro rs '98 jeep tj '52 willys cj3a

11-03-2006, 01:56 AM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: What would you pay..... I would say the - or + of 1500$$ is not a bad place to start out. Maybe a little low but it all depends on how much u want out of it, I don't think its too much to ask really either. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!! Last edited by Hoods69BadBowTie; 11-03-2006 at 01:57 AM.

11-03-2006, 08:56 AM	#4
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: What would you pay..... I agree...$1500 if you trust the seller. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger



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