Opinions Please?
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Racer
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Opinions Please?
I have the original 427, 390 HP and M21 trans from my 1968 and I am debating whether or not I should keep it or sell it. I have a replacement engine so this one will likely sit in my garage for a long time until I can get around to re-building it, if ever.
What would a relatively stock 427 with trans be worth? It has had the heads re-done and an aftermarket distributor. It was running when I started working on my Vette but it idled like crap but ran strong. Trans was in good shape, quiet at speed and doesnt pop out of gear.
Thanks!
Andrew
What would a relatively stock 427 with trans be worth? It has had the heads re-done and an aftermarket distributor. It was running when I started working on my Vette but it idled like crap but ran strong. Trans was in good shape, quiet at speed and doesnt pop out of gear.
Thanks!
Andrew
Melting Slicks
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I don't know the market value of the engine and trans but I'd bet it's worth a hell of a lot more sitting in your garage if should you ever decide to sell the car.
If you don't need the money I would certainly keep it so you have the original #s matching components.
If you don't need the money I would certainly keep it so you have the original #s matching components.
Melting Slicks
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Le Mans Master
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But, I'd still keep the drivetrain with the car unless I was desperate for cash.
Safety Car
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I would keep it for two reasons. 1) because its a 68 #'s matching & 2) because its a 427 motor & trans. That motor alone is worth keeping. someday you may want to rebuild it even to put it into another vette. I wish I had a 427 w/a 4sp to play with in my garage.
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Racer
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Thanks for the opinions guys 
Guess I will hang onto it despite the fact that I got rid of the original chassis and rest of the drive train.
I think I might use it to make one of these...
Yes this really is a 454 snowblower. Check it out at v8snowblowers.com
I might have stayed in Canada if I had one of these puppies. NAW I don't think so!
But since I don't get any snow here maybe I will turn it into a lawn mower instead.
Guess I will hang onto it despite the fact that I got rid of the original chassis and rest of the drive train.I think I might use it to make one of these...
Yes this really is a 454 snowblower. Check it out at v8snowblowers.com
I might have stayed in Canada if I had one of these puppies. NAW I don't think so!
But since I don't get any snow here maybe I will turn it into a lawn mower instead.
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Check out what this guy wants for his 68 vette engine. I know wanting and getting are 2 different things. Here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-Co...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-Co...QQcmdZViewItem
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Racer
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GhostRider1, who are the colts? Like really?
Now if you had tix to CES in Tokoyo we could seriously talk
Wow! $6K + for a rebuilt unit. Interesting. But I am gonna keep mine. Who knows what it will end up in.
Thanks again all!
Andrew
Now if you had tix to CES in Tokoyo we could seriously talk
Wow! $6K + for a rebuilt unit. Interesting. But I am gonna keep mine. Who knows what it will end up in.
Thanks again all!
Andrew