Big Block Serial Number
Melting Slicks
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From: May help you? You can sure as hell try!
According to "Chevy by the Numbers", the 427 390 and 400 blocks were 2 bolt mains.
I wouldn't spend the money to update it to 4 bolt mains if you're going to sell it. Let the prospective buyer decide if he wants 4 bolt mains or not. I don't think you'd recoup the cost for the conversion.
I wouldn't spend the money to update it to 4 bolt mains if you're going to sell it. Let the prospective buyer decide if he wants 4 bolt mains or not. I don't think you'd recoup the cost for the conversion.
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Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
I appreciate the info - I would not do the changeover to 4 bolt - just kinda curious about it. The checking of the block is important for me to feel comforatable about even puting it up for sale. With the magnaflux. etc investment, I feel reasonably sure about getting a buyer. A guy who deals in speacial blocks confirmed your price estimate he said 900-1400. 
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Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
Mozuch.. I will be taking the block to a reputable shop along with the heads next week. Let me know if you still have interest - I may put them on Ebay.
I see I have the block/crank, but no pistons/rods...... don't ask. Maybe I gave them to the guy who rebuilt the updated motor. I know I gave him a rare intake at the time too. I have the valves/springs too from the heads.
I know Mom will be happy that I got these out of her garage - they have been there since 1980. Now all I have to do is get rid of the other Corvette parts (tranny old hood, etc)
I see I have the block/crank, but no pistons/rods...... don't ask. Maybe I gave them to the guy who rebuilt the updated motor. I know I gave him a rare intake at the time too. I have the valves/springs too from the heads.
I know Mom will be happy that I got these out of her garage - they have been there since 1980. Now all I have to do is get rid of the other Corvette parts (tranny old hood, etc)
Last edited by kaiserbud; Mar 31, 2006 at 06:26 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?
OK - I had the block and heads cleaned, magnafluxed and miked (sp?). All was good and the bore and crank are standard dimensions Ready to get these on the market.
Ready to get these on the market.
Pro
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From: Nice Lake Ontario
Originally Posted by PRNDL
Don't worry about the owner of the vette with that vin - he already has his original engine!
That went right over my head!
Could you please explain??
