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[BrianT]

Hey guys! I found a guy that's selling an early 70s 360 short block for $100. I don't know the condition of it, I am going to look at it tonight. If it's not a standard bore, I'm out. That's not really even my question.

He also has an A body 4 spd for sale. It doesn't say in the ad whether it's an OD unit or not, I guess I'll find that out tonight also.

I would like to offer him cash and see if I can get a deal. I am not interested in the 4 speed except to flip it and use the proceeds to finance another project on my Dart.

So after all that, I guess my question is what's an a body 4 speed worth? Assume that it's all there, and the shift forks move freely. Thanks!

Edit: I found this overdrive unit on Ebay and realized that I don't know how to tell an OD trans from a regular one! Any tips on spotting the difference?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...=016&sspagename=WDVW&category=34208&viewitem=

Crap!! Here's one with a Hurst shifter and an aluminum bellhousing with a buy it now of $250!! My hopes of getting this thing cheap and flipping may have just gone out the window!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/a-bo...fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_0

 

[AdamR]

$100 for a 360 short block is an ok deal if it isnt all ready .040 or .060" over. Most od trannys are aluminum.

 

[BrianT]

It's "supposed to be" standard bore, but I'll find out tonight. The guy's not home from work yet, and I keep getting the machine.

What does anyone think I should offer him on the 4 spd?

 

[AdamR]

OD 4 speeds usually go for about $100-$150