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gehrts · 09-16-2012, 06:54 PM

I was wonder how rare and if there is any value in a 1966 478M V-6 with 9,000 original miles on it.

duallyjams · 09-16-2012, 08:01 PM

It's worth keeping. 379 or a 432 are harder to find

padresag · 09-16-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gehrts

I was wonder how rare and if there is any value in a 1966 478M V-6 with 9,000 original miles on it.

lots want them except when it comes to paying anything for them, one can usually get more for scrap,
it may only have 9,000 miles on it, but when was the last time it ran
ron

gehrts · 09-16-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by padresag

lots want them except when it comes to paying anything for them, one can usually get more for scrap,
it may only have 9,000 miles on it, but when was the last time it ran
ron

It was run at least once a month. It was in a fire truck from a neighbouring town that was just retired.

**Corts60** · 09-17-2012, 10:14 AM

There maybe some interest in it however that engine weighs in around 1100 pounds I think and most people won't pay for the power to weight ratio that is why Ron said people don't want to pay anything for them. The only thing that motor is really worth is to say that you have a 7.8 V6 under the hood. Jollys website is probably the best place to get money for it.
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GMC432v6 · 10-27-2012, 12:29 AM

Does anyone know of a 432 v6 for sale or where a guy could look?
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padresag · 10-27-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GMC432v6

Does anyone know of a 432 v6 for sale or where a guy could look?
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there was one in florida the other day on the gmc site was a 478 though. guy wanted 50.00 for it. i will get it and post it here
ron

padresag · 10-27-2012, 12:54 AM

Hello to the group. A while back I posted in the hope of finding a home for a big, honking V6(473 i believe) but couldn't get any takers so how about this...' does anyone live close enough to Vero Beach, FL to be willing to come and get this brute for next to nothing? How about $50.00? Come and get it. It started life in a crane and spent most of it's career in a Holmes 750 wrecker. It was rebuilt, punched 10 over and had a HEI added but it's been sitting for close to fifteen years. It's been inside so it's dusty but not a pile of rust. I can send out some pics if you're interested. We have to move soon and really don't want to take this with us if we can find it a home that isn't the local scrap yard. If you might have a home for this engine, please email me at jaytoyz@yahoo.com or you can call me at 772-770-3776...ask for JT.

ron

GMC432v6 · 12-14-2012, 03:42 AM

First off, thanks for the lead! Talked to the guy, arranged shipping, thought we had a deal until I questioned $200 for a pallet and ratchet straps. Didn't hear from him for 10 days, when I called he said he'd sold it for scrap! (Dirty words!) Also, not certain, but bell housing looked like it was for the smaller fly wheel? Didn't get to ask. Back to looking.

ANYONE know where a guy could find a 432 v6 ?
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duallyjams · 12-14-2012, 08:39 AM

I have only seen one 432 that was in a junk yard that had been sitting out in the weather for who knows how long doubt it would good for anything.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290675184166...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290829255140...84.m1423.l2649

09-16-2012, 06:54 PM	#1
gehrts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mallard, Iowa Posts: 136	478m I was wonder how rare and if there is any value in a 1966 478M V-6 with 9,000 original miles on it.

09-16-2012, 08:01 PM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 478m It's worth keeping. 379 or a 432 are harder to find __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

09-17-2012, 10:14 AM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 478m There maybe some interest in it however that engine weighs in around 1100 pounds I think and most people won't pay for the power to weight ratio that is why Ron said people don't want to pay anything for them. The only thing that motor is really worth is to say that you have a 7.8 V6 under the hood. Jollys website is probably the best place to get money for it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-27-2012, 12:29 AM	#6
GMC432v6 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cheney Kansas Posts: 2	Re: 478m Does anyone know of a 432 v6 for sale or where a guy could look? Posted via Mobile Device

10-27-2012, 12:54 AM	#8
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 478m Hello to the group. A while back I posted in the hope of finding a home for a big, honking V6(473 i believe) but couldn't get any takers so how about this...' does anyone live close enough to Vero Beach, FL to be willing to come and get this brute for next to nothing? How about $50.00? Come and get it. It started life in a crane and spent most of it's career in a Holmes 750 wrecker. It was rebuilt, punched 10 over and had a HEI added but it's been sitting for close to fifteen years. It's been inside so it's dusty but not a pile of rust. I can send out some pics if you're interested. We have to move soon and really don't want to take this with us if we can find it a home that isn't the local scrap yard. If you might have a home for this engine, please email me at jaytoyz@yahoo.com or you can call me at 772-770-3776...ask for JT. ron

12-14-2012, 03:42 AM	#9
GMC432v6 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cheney Kansas Posts: 2	Re: 478m First off, thanks for the lead! Talked to the guy, arranged shipping, thought we had a deal until I questioned $200 for a pallet and ratchet straps. Didn't hear from him for 10 days, when I called he said he'd sold it for scrap! (Dirty words!) Also, not certain, but bell housing looked like it was for the smaller fly wheel? Didn't get to ask. Back to looking. ANYONE know where a guy could find a 432 v6 ? Posted via Mobile Device

12-14-2012, 08:39 AM	#10
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 478m I have only seen one 432 that was in a junk yard that had been sitting out in the weather for who knows how long doubt it would good for anything. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290675184166...84.m1423.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/290829255140...84.m1423.l2649 __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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