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earl87gta · 08-08-2007, 06:16 AM

The engine is a 283 from a 1966 Chevelle rebuilt 15k miles ago, it runs perfect. Its all stock inside, with an HEI distributor, Weiland 4 barrel intake and a quadrajet carb with electric choke rams horn manafolds.

**special-K** · 08-08-2007, 07:23 AM

I could be interested once you come on a price.So...let me come up with a low-ball number...
I`ll let other give input since I`m expressed an interest.Are you pricing to buy or sell?I need to build a truck for my son and was considering a lil`283.
It`s a bit funny selling a good rebuilt motor independantly.No garauntee,can`t prove much,it`s a bit of a crap shoot based on seller`s honesty or on how honest whoever he got it from was.Selling a motor claimed to be rebuilt helps a vehicle sale.But,once it`s out,unless you`re a rebuilder/machinist or have a recipt and a way to show how much use it`s had...
I know you know this stuff.I`m just painting the picture.I figure used smallblocks are good for about $300 max.Rebuilt with some low(claimed)mileage would go for $500 or more complete.I can have a motor built by a guy I trust starting at about double that and know it`s fresh.

DennyB · 08-08-2007, 12:56 PM

Here is some sale history on ebay.

http://motors.search-completed.ebay....Z283Q20ChevQ2a

http://motors.search-completed.ebay....Z283Q20ChevQ2a

earl87gta · 08-08-2007, 09:26 PM

Iam going to sell it I am taking it out of my burb and puting a 6.2 diesel in its place. its a good running motor doesnt smoke or any thing. I was going to use it in my firebird but decided to use a 350 tpi motor I have instead. it still in the truck for now but so it can be started but I would like to pull it out soon.
looks like from the ebay it could go from 300 to 600. so I would like to start the ofers around 450 and see what happens.
thanks

earl87gta · 08-10-2007, 10:57 AM

some one make an ofer while you can still here it run its coming out of the burb soon.

earl87gta · 08-16-2007, 01:58 AM

any one need this thing I didnt get a chance to take it out this week so it can still be started up.

qksilver · 08-16-2007, 11:09 AM

I would be interested........but no money until Oct. Want to trade? Plus wouldn't be able to pick it up until then either. No trips until I finish healing.
Thanks,
Steve

earl87gta · 08-16-2007, 04:18 PM

Steve you know me Im always up for a good trade. I still have close to the same list of stuff needed. a/c for the burb. buddy bucket seats blazer bucket seats 68 firebird parts turbo parts for the 6.2 patch pannels for the burb.
I hope you get heeled up soon you have some cool projects down there that I wouls like to see done some day.

qksilver · 08-17-2007, 01:38 AM

What patch panels, I am in the process of stripping the 68 4X4 and I have some tri plus patch panels also

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-17-2007, 01:45 AM

HOPE Your Feeling Better Qksilver .

earl87gta · 08-17-2007, 02:21 PM

Just about every thing to fix from the bottom up to abought 6in and I think i need one full rear tailight patch pannel. I need to make a list. I thought you were going to rebuild the 68 ?

1968SWBBigBlock · 08-17-2007, 05:31 PM

Take video with sound of the motor running before you pull it.
Make sure you get the tailpipe picture while revving the engine, video any gagues to prove good oil pressure etc.
some digital cameras can do it.
It's the next best thing to seeing run.
I almost got burn't on a motor I could not see run. Good thing the guy was honest and gave me my $ back.
Up here a running 283 would sell for around $300.00
They tend to sit awhile as everyone can get a cheap 350 on every corner

qksilver · 08-17-2007, 10:17 PM

Bcowan...........with the meds I am on.........feeling isn't a concern!
Earl give me a list............the 68 I was talking about is the green on sitting outside the shop. The one under the shed isn't going anywhere!
It has quite a few good panels and I also have a major stash of aftermarket patch panels. The NOS stuff doesn't go anywhere untill I get my projects done, and who knows when that will be.
Pm me and let me know, casting #'s and what you need.
Thanks,
Steve

**Tim Christian** · 08-18-2007, 09:01 AM

Hey Earl, I would go $300.00 on motor and could drive up to pick it up I need one for a project I am working on right now.

**Tim Christian** · 08-18-2007, 09:26 AM

Call me if you get a chance 423-345-4711

**Tim Christian** · 08-19-2007, 10:33 AM

Hey Earl, PM me or let me know something?????????

08-08-2007, 06:16 AM	#1
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Wiw 283 The engine is a 283 from a 1966 Chevelle rebuilt 15k miles ago, it runs perfect. Its all stock inside, with an HEI distributor, Weiland 4 barrel intake and a quadrajet carb with electric choke rams horn manafolds. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

08-08-2007, 07:23 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wiw 283 I could be interested once you come on a price.So...let me come up with a low-ball number... I`ll let other give input since I`m expressed an interest.Are you pricing to buy or sell?I need to build a truck for my son and was considering a lil`283. It`s a bit funny selling a good rebuilt motor independantly.No garauntee,can`t prove much,it`s a bit of a crap shoot based on seller`s honesty or on how honest whoever he got it from was.Selling a motor claimed to be rebuilt helps a vehicle sale.But,once it`s out,unless you`re a rebuilder/machinist or have a recipt and a way to show how much use it`s had... I know you know this stuff.I`m just painting the picture.I figure used smallblocks are good for about $300 max.Rebuilt with some low(claimed)mileage would go for $500 or more complete.I can have a motor built by a guy I trust starting at about double that and know it`s fresh. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-08-2007, 12:56 PM	#3
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: Wiw 283 Here is some sale history on ebay. http://motors.search-completed.ebay....Z283Q20ChevQ2a http://motors.search-completed.ebay....Z283Q20ChevQ2a __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

08-08-2007, 09:26 PM	#4
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Wiw 283 Iam going to sell it I am taking it out of my burb and puting a 6.2 diesel in its place. its a good running motor doesnt smoke or any thing. I was going to use it in my firebird but decided to use a 350 tpi motor I have instead. it still in the truck for now but so it can be started but I would like to pull it out soon. looks like from the ebay it could go from 300 to 600. so I would like to start the ofers around 450 and see what happens. thanks __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

08-10-2007, 10:57 AM	#5
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Wiw 283 some one make an ofer while you can still here it run its coming out of the burb soon. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

08-16-2007, 01:58 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Wiw 283 any one need this thing I didnt get a chance to take it out this week so it can still be started up. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

08-16-2007, 11:09 AM	#7
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Wiw 283 I would be interested........but no money until Oct. Want to trade? Plus wouldn't be able to pick it up until then either. No trips until I finish healing. Thanks, Steve

08-16-2007, 04:18 PM	#8
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Wiw 283 Steve you know me Im always up for a good trade. I still have close to the same list of stuff needed. a/c for the burb. buddy bucket seats blazer bucket seats 68 firebird parts turbo parts for the 6.2 patch pannels for the burb. I hope you get heeled up soon you have some cool projects down there that I wouls like to see done some day. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

08-17-2007, 01:38 AM	#9
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Wiw 283 What patch panels, I am in the process of stripping the 68 4X4 and I have some tri plus patch panels also

08-17-2007, 01:45 AM	#10
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Wiw 283 HOPE Your Feeling Better Qksilver . __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 08-17-2007 at 02:07 AM.

08-17-2007, 02:21 PM	#11
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Wiw 283 Just about every thing to fix from the bottom up to abought 6in and I think i need one full rear tailight patch pannel. I need to make a list. I thought you were going to rebuild the 68 ? __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

08-17-2007, 05:31 PM	#12
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Wiw 283 Take video with sound of the motor running before you pull it. Make sure you get the tailpipe picture while revving the engine, video any gagues to prove good oil pressure etc. some digital cameras can do it. It's the next best thing to seeing run. I almost got burn't on a motor I could not see run. Good thing the guy was honest and gave me my $ back. Up here a running 283 would sell for around $300.00 They tend to sit awhile as everyone can get a cheap 350 on every corner __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

08-17-2007, 10:17 PM	#13
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Wiw 283 Bcowan...........with the meds I am on.........feeling isn't a concern! Earl give me a list............the 68 I was talking about is the green on sitting outside the shop. The one under the shed isn't going anywhere! It has quite a few good panels and I also have a major stash of aftermarket patch panels. The NOS stuff doesn't go anywhere untill I get my projects done, and who knows when that will be. Pm me and let me know, casting #'s and what you need. Thanks, Steve

08-18-2007, 09:01 AM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Wiw 283 Hey Earl, I would go $300.00 on motor and could drive up to pick it up I need one for a project I am working on right now. Last edited by Tim Christian; 08-18-2007 at 09:01 AM.

08-18-2007, 09:26 AM	#15
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Wiw 283 Call me if you get a chance 423-345-4711



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08-19-2007, 10:33 AM	#16
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Wiw 283 Hey Earl, PM me or let me know something?????????

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