Corvette 350 into C10

[Accelo]

The brackets and accessories are indeed worth quite a bit. The Sanderson headers are expensive. The 010 casting number confirms the block is a 350. It could be a two or four bolt main. Out of a 3/4T truck ups the chances it's a four bolt block. If it was rebuilt correctly you will have a keeper. Having machine shop documentation is something that I would have kept but not everyone does.

I tracked down an alleged 327 for a fella a while back. Came in his C10 and was sold with the 327 verbally. I was suspicious when I saw the three letters on the end of the block stamping. The stamping had only two letters till 1970 and GM built the last 327 in 1969. He was close, it was a 307.

Still, one can read people and get a general idea of their integrity.
Cheers

[Steeveedee]

People lie, for sure.One of my younger sisters bought a '66 Malibu with a "4-bolt main 350". Years later, the radiator popped and it overheated badly. I pulled it apart to rebuild it. Small journal 327.

[Luke87gt]

Thanks again for all the input guys

I ended up purchasing it this morning and it’s in my possession now. It’s got a new 200+ amp alternator (so I’ll be running an e-fan), Performer intake, Edelbrock 4bbl carb with electric choke, TCI starter, MSD distributor, Sanderson headers (which look to be quite expensive), new wires/plugs, and fresh oil/filter replaced yesterday.

Should be a fun project replacing the i6 250 that’s in the ‘69 c10. It’ll probably be a few months before I get around to it.

I need to purchase a new hoist. If anyone has an engine hoist recommendation, please let me know.

[Steeveedee]

If you're only going to use the hoist twice, I'd recommend renting. I bought one because of the merry-go-round ride of engine rebuilds and swaps I used to do. I got it from Harbor Freight. It isn't super good, but it got the job done. It comes apart, so I can store it in one of my sheds.

[geezer#99]

More red flags.
Did he put new filter and oil in it before you picked it up?

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

More red flags.
Did he put new filter and oil in it before you picked it up?

Oil/filter is fresh indeed

He actually came by a second time and dropped off a set of motor mounts that he had.

[geezer#99]

If oil was changed before you picked it up, then he’s covered up the shiny little metal flakes found in the oil and filter.
So did he change it prior to pick up?

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

If oil was changed before you picked it up, then he’s covered up the shiny little metal flakes found in the oil and filter.
So did he change it prior to pick up?

Yes

[geezer#99]

You gotta assume possible cam going flat.
You’ll need to open it up for close inspection.

[RustyPile]

There are red flags plastered all over this engine.. Luke87gt, I wish you the very best with this purchase..

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by Accelo

Still, one can read people and get a general idea of their integrity.
Cheers

That was ultimately what made me go with it. Seller seemed upstanding, we spent 45min together, compared projects, etc.

Time will tell of course

[too much stuff]

I think you have a couple of options, tear into it and check it out, or put it in and go for it. If the guy seemed decent, i would take a chance on it. Looks like you got some good parts with it. Should be an easy swap. Good luck with it.

[PbFut]

Lots if skepticism on this one. Sometimes you actually get a good deal. If seller had a good running motor and wanted a BB, I can see this motor actually being nothing more or less, a decent used engine. Risky buy but most of the accessories are decent and would easily add up to half the price and reusable. I'd go for it to.
As for hoist and stand, can't beat good old Harbor Freight for home level use. I've owned both for close to 20 years. Used less than 10 times but really glad I bought even though I likely stressed the bank account at the time.

[KQQL IT]

Aren't they all corvette 350's til proven otherwise.