I've got a chance to buy a 1977 complete 360 minus the carb. Guy has went through it , checked the cam and whatnot and said everything looks good. Replaced all the gaskets. Turns by hand. Been about a year or two since the engine has been run. Already has aluminum intake and a set of ceramic headers. Just curious what some on here think is a fair price, so I can compare it to the firm price he wants.
Fair price for a complete 360 minus carb??
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nothingbutdarts
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Remember, just because "HE" says something doesn't mean it true or accurate.
Unless you can inspect it I would not pay any more than 350.00
Unless you can inspect it I would not pay any more than 350.00
efriedrich
69 383S
maybe 350-400 if you trust the guy, other wise think of it as little more than a core which around here can be had for 100 all day
moper
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It hasn't been run since the going through? That makes it a core to me... I'd be looking in the $300-400 range at most with the speed parts.
I agree. I'm having to take his word and hope he's being truthful. Seems like he is, but ya never know.
Here's a pic of the engine.
Damn, I wish I lived where all you guys see core blocks for 100.00 all the time. Where I'm at 600.00 is about the average for anything I find mopar, non running, and mostly there. lol
nothingbutdarts
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Paint can overhaul!!!! Looks nice outside though!
Yeh, it's clean and looks good. I've already went and looked at the engine in person yesterday evening. But since I first saw the ad and spoke with the guy and got his bottom dollar price I've felt it was at least 200-300 to high. But the hicksville town I'm in you don't see 360 blocks to often let alone complete ones. His bottom dollar is 600.00 and you guys are confirming that feeling. lol
abodyjoe
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i have to agree.. i wouldn't go anymore then $350-$400.
that intake a plain performer ? headers may be of no use to you depending what your going to put it in. and what pan does it have? car or truck pan?
that intake a plain performer ? headers may be of no use to you depending what your going to put it in. and what pan does it have? car or truck pan?
abodyjoe
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i would have to hear it run first.
Yeah , I can't use the headers or the pan that is on it. It came out of a truck, so I'd also have to get a center sump pan, actually I've already got one so that's not a big deal. I'm sure I could sell the headers.
Thanks for the input everyone.
Oklacarcollecto
Life is an experiment
I have brought back an awful lot of parts and cars between Oklahoma and Rolla Mo. I have picked up quite a few loads in and around Warrenton Mo. also.
cascius
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I priced a 360 to a guy last year based on what I could get out of it in pieces. $500 is where it landed, but it had some decent stuff on it. The engine ran but not good and the kid I bought the car from didn't know much about it.
Where are you in Missouri? I'll keep my ears open around my way and see what I can find.
Where are you in Missouri? I'll keep my ears open around my way and see what I can find.
I've talked to or dealt with most of the regular mopar guys that live in Springfield or the surrounding area at one time or another. The guys that hoard parts and have a garage full of stuff, but actually going to any of them and getting a fair price, well that's another story. Basically you're up crap creek. I was emailing back and forth with one awhile back about a a-body 8 3/4 rear end and he was wanting 1500.00 just for the effing housing. It may bolt right into my barracuda but ain't no way in hell I'm paying 1500.00 just for a housing.
winstoninwisc
Taint easy livin free,season ticket ona 1wayride
add up the sellables , are they 2.02 heads 120-180.00 for intake block 3-4.00 here with crank see if he"ll let you pop the heads or looks like 3-5 way it sits , depending on what the heads are 125.00 headers scould be 750.00 if 2.02 heads
distrib 50.00
distrib 50.00
I'm in Springfield. 13 years ago when I built my 67 parts weren't exactly easy to find but the prices were fair. I know over time parts get more scarce and prices go up, but alot of them are kind of ridiculous.So far this time around I'm not having much luck. lol
About the headers. I found it kind of weird that he wouldn't take them off and lower the price some. From looking at them they are in great shape and he had another truck in his shop that he had a 360 in that he was working on, that I'm pretty sure they would have went right on no problem.
abodyjoe
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hell you can buy a brand new dana all set up shipped to your door for about 2K..lol
just get a big car housing and send it to dr.diff or moser. they will cut it downa nd set ya up with axles for a lot cheaper then that $1500 housing..
Are you looking for a core or a running engine? They aren't that hard to find. I found six within a hundred miles of Springfield in five minutes just now.
I can find them all day to if I had a reliable, safe way to haul a complete engine or even a block for that matter, and wanted to drive 100-200-300-400-500 miles away. Which I would drive that far if I had a decent truck. That's why I'm looking as local as possible. I have friends that are willing to help if it's local or maybe as far as a small hicktown outside of Springfield. The guy that owns the 360 specific to this thread is willing to haul it for me.
Running engine would be awesome, but a core would be fine. I'm just having a hard time with the bottom dollar price of 600.00 on an engine I can't hear run, that hasn't been started in over 2 years. I'm probably not going to get it, just wanted some opinions from some members.
cascius
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Even as a core, I don't think he's too far off on price. It could be parted out and bring more money than what he's asking for it. If I were in the market for a drop in engine I would probably take the gamble on it knowing that if something went wrong or it didn't work that I could probably part it out and get my money back. If it works, then sounds like it was a good deal.
Exactly, if it works, and it may very well be just fine. It may start easily with no problems, but it may not. That's the chance you take when you buy stuff like this. I think for now I'll just stick with my 318 and find just a 360 block down the road and build that.
pishta
I know I'm right....
There is $300 in parts alone on it. Buy it. Even if it has a windowed cylinder, you can get 130 for the intake, 70 for the valve covers and 150 for the block huggers.
I have a nice 73 standard bore 360 block and rotating assembly & some heads off of a 300hp crate motor if you're looking for something to build. I'm between KC and Sedalia. Send me a PM if you're interested.
Im with Steve on this one-you can low ball the price all you want,and if you have what the guy wants-here is your sale.I don't know the buyer or the seller and I have bought and sold parts/cars all over the US Canada-and on and on and on.A 50 dollar core can quickly turn into a thousand dollar nightmare.I'll sell you a 360 that I drove from Oklahoma city to St Louis Mo for 500.But if you want me to deliver-well that is extra. Do any of you guy's know the seller? If you do then sound off,other than that your word is no better than his.
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