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**Canadian694x4** · 07-15-2004, 09:28 PM

How much is a Rebuilt 350 4 bolt with approx. 20,000 miles on it worth in your opinions? Nothing overly high profromance on/in it...

I have a guy offering me one for a price but wanted to know what others may have paid for one in similar or better condition. What's too much etc,etc?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Brian

cableguy0 · 07-15-2004, 09:39 PM

need more details to give an accurate price what you just described could be anywhere from 500 to 1500 or more depending on who did the rebuild what parts were used what all is included and so and so forth how much does he want for it?

walker · 07-15-2004, 09:49 PM

I wouldn't give more than $500 for a rebuilt motor (a stocker), providing you can comp. test it. Brand new one is $1200.

**Canadian694x4** · 07-15-2004, 10:53 PM

He wants $600.

I haven't actually seen it yet but I would like to compression test any engine I sought to buy. I believe this motor was out of a 30's Coupe (was a really sweet looking car, no pics tho...)that he was in an accident in. He's not actively trying to sell it but would to me for the $600 if I really want it.

I've been thinking if the price was right that I would drop a 350 in the truck (so I can keep driving it) and rebuild the 283 or build up a 327 out of it as she is starting to tire...

Thanks for the info!

cdowns · 07-15-2004, 11:15 PM

really depends a stocker with carb starter hei accessories(1wire alt) brackets exhaust etc would fit in the $500-$600range
but it also depends on WHO REBUILT IT ?? if it was a big company that did the rebuild look for their tag and there will usually be on the front of the engine on one of the freeze plugs be a tag thing also. if it's a backyard rebuild you're takin a bigger chance depending on skill level and honesty of the guy you're dealing with

buckola · 07-16-2004, 06:27 AM

Brian,
Is that $600.00 Canadian or US ?

07-15-2004, 09:28 PM	#1
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	$$$ Advice On Buying An Engine... How much is a Rebuilt 350 4 bolt with approx. 20,000 miles on it worth in your opinions? Nothing overly high profromance on/in it... I have a guy offering me one for a price but wanted to know what others may have paid for one in similar or better condition. What's too much etc,etc? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Brian __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

07-15-2004, 09:39 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	need more details to give an accurate price what you just described could be anywhere from 500 to 1500 or more depending on who did the rebuild what parts were used what all is included and so and so forth how much does he want for it? __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-15-2004, 09:49 PM	#3
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	I wouldn't give more than $500 for a rebuilt motor (a stocker), providing you can comp. test it. Brand new one is $1200. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

07-15-2004, 10:53 PM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	He wants $600. I haven't actually seen it yet but I would like to compression test any engine I sought to buy. I believe this motor was out of a 30's Coupe (was a really sweet looking car, no pics tho...)that he was in an accident in. He's not actively trying to sell it but would to me for the $600 if I really want it. I've been thinking if the price was right that I would drop a 350 in the truck (so I can keep driving it) and rebuild the 283 or build up a 327 out of it as she is starting to tire... Thanks for the info! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154. Last edited by Canadian694x4; 07-15-2004 at 10:55 PM.

07-15-2004, 11:15 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	really depends a stocker with carb starter hei accessories(1wire alt) brackets exhaust etc would fit in the $500-$600range but it also depends on WHO REBUILT IT ?? if it was a big company that did the rebuild look for their tag and there will usually be on the front of the engine on one of the freeze plugs be a tag thing also. if it's a backyard rebuild you're takin a bigger chance depending on skill level and honesty of the guy you're dealing with __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-16-2004, 06:27 AM	#6
buckola 1 Wrench / 10 Knuckles Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington Ontario Posts: 179	Brian, Is that $600.00 Canadian or US ? __________________ 1970 GMC Custom Vortec Heads, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Crane 272 Energizer, Hedman Full Length HTC Headers 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8. 1/4 mile 13.3 1973 Z1 900 Kawasaki ( all original)



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