So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HavinSomeFun · 12-23-2008, 07:58 PM

First the bad...
Cam was flat and the the shavings from that caused the main bearings to go bad......

The good news. Actually the very good news.

I ran the numbers on the heads and they are the one of the rarest heads GM ever made. They were 1965 425HP 396 Corvette only heads they also used them 100 of the Z16 chevelle cars. Long story short I have a big fat check and the heads are on the way to Arizona.

The engine block is also very rare... I don't want to spill the beans on it until the check arrives.

Sure glad I didn't trade that car for that truck.

**70cst** · 12-23-2008, 08:04 PM

Ok...how much $$$ were these worth?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 12-23-2008, 08:07 PM

So what vehicle are you talking about,I musta missed a thread on this.

HavinSomeFun · 12-23-2008, 08:14 PM

the previous thread was "should I trade this for this" and I will let everyone take a guess at how much they went for....

LuckyHenriksen · 12-23-2008, 08:15 PM

how much were those heads worth?

**70cst** · 12-23-2008, 08:39 PM

Im to tired to guess.

HavinSomeFun · 12-23-2008, 08:45 PM

3k

LuckyHenriksen · 12-23-2008, 08:48 PM

Wow that was a nice bonus to the project fund

stllookn · 12-23-2008, 08:51 PM

That's a good daily driver here...LOL!

theyammieguy · 12-23-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havinsomefun

3k

holy crap

see ten · 12-23-2008, 09:53 PM

3K for the heads???

Yep, good thing you didn't trade!

LuckyHenriksen · 12-23-2008, 09:55 PM

How much is the rest of the motor worth?

**LEEVON** · 12-23-2008, 09:59 PM

WOW! Good thing you didn't throw a piston or something!

HavinSomeFun · 12-23-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

3K for the heads???

Yep, good thing you didn't trade!

Yes sir! I have heard of other people finding this stuff, never me. I'm the one who usually has to pay the high prices for stuff.
Over the years I have restored 2 corvettes and several other vehicles and to do it correct you have to find this stuff. Considering they only made 2000 of these cars back in 65 its a hard part to find. the last set of these heads went for $7,000. However, they were removed in 65 and still looked new. The only other set currently for sale are in Detroit

skchevota · 12-23-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

Yes sir! I have heard of other people finding this stuff, never me. I'm the one who usually has to pay the high prices for stuff.
Over the years I have restored 2 corvettes and several other vehicles and to do it correct you have to find this stuff. Considering they only made 2000 of these cars back in 65 its a hard part to find. the last set of these heads went for $7,000. However, they were removed in 65 and still looked new. The only other set currently for sale are in Detroit

e-bay?

prostreetC-10 · 12-23-2008, 11:16 PM

Must be the 3856208 heads.

sleepertruck72 · 12-23-2008, 11:21 PM

Congratulations ! If thats not a pleasant surprise, I dont know what is

67ChevyRedneck · 12-23-2008, 11:36 PM

WOW! Congrats! Did the block and heads not actually "go together" or were they worth more separate? I'm afraid when it comes to engine $ values, and as to what can be mixed and maxed, I'm somewhat clueless

ChevLoRay · 12-24-2008, 10:46 AM

Kevin, the Lord has blessed you, again! What a find! Good thing you posed that question and rode the emotional roller coaster, huh? You lived to get off of the ride and then didn't puke the big hot dog you ate before you got on. What a Christmas surprise.

I'm sure the new owner is as happy as a pig in mud at having located such a plum.

chrislehr · 12-24-2008, 11:44 AM

wow, I could use a find like that!

Texasbigblock · 12-27-2008, 01:24 AM

Congrats on it workin out for you!

thirdstreettito · 12-27-2008, 07:46 AM

Holy crap! 3K for heads! Holy crap!

How much did you get for the block?!

**truckdude239** · 12-27-2008, 08:03 AM

thirdstreettito · 12-27-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

Someone had to.

12-23-2008, 07:58 PM	#1
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found First the bad... Cam was flat and the the shavings from that caused the main bearings to go bad...... The good news. Actually the very good news. I ran the numbers on the heads and they are the one of the rarest heads GM ever made. They were 1965 425HP 396 Corvette only heads they also used them 100 of the Z16 chevelle cars. Long story short I have a big fat check and the heads are on the way to Arizona. The engine block is also very rare... I don't want to spill the beans on it until the check arrives. Sure glad I didn't trade that car for that truck. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it.... Last edited by HavinSomeFun; 12-23-2008 at 10:31 PM.

12-23-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Ok...how much $$$ were these worth? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-23-2008 at 08:06 PM.

12-23-2008, 08:07 PM	#3
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found So what vehicle are you talking about,I musta missed a thread on this. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

12-23-2008, 08:14 PM	#4
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found the previous thread was "should I trade this for this" and I will let everyone take a guess at how much they went for.... __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

12-23-2008, 08:15 PM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found how much were those heads worth? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-23-2008, 08:39 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Im to tired to guess. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-23-2008, 08:45 PM	#7
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found 3k __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

12-23-2008, 08:48 PM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Wow that was a nice bonus to the project fund __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-23-2008, 08:51 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found That's a good daily driver here...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-23-2008, 09:53 PM	#11
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found 3K for the heads??? Yep, good thing you didn't trade!

12-23-2008, 09:55 PM	#12
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found How much is the rest of the motor worth? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-23-2008, 09:59 PM	#13
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found WOW! Good thing you didn't throw a piston or something! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-23-2008, 11:16 PM	#16
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Must be the 3856208 heads. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

12-23-2008, 11:21 PM	#17
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Congratulations ! If thats not a pleasant surprise, I dont know what is __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

12-23-2008, 11:36 PM	#18
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found WOW! Congrats! Did the block and heads not actually "go together" or were they worth more separate? I'm afraid when it comes to engine $ values, and as to what can be mixed and maxed, I'm somewhat clueless __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 12-23-2008 at 11:37 PM.



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12-24-2008, 10:46 AM	#19
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Kevin, the Lord has blessed you, again! What a find! Good thing you posed that question and rode the emotional roller coaster, huh? You lived to get off of the ride and then didn't puke the big hot dog you ate before you got on. What a Christmas surprise. I'm sure the new owner is as happy as a pig in mud at having located such a plum. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-24-2008, 11:44 AM	#20
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found wow, I could use a find like that!

12-27-2008, 01:24 AM	#21
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Congrats on it workin out for you! __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

12-27-2008, 07:46 AM	#22
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: So I tore the 396 down and this is what I found Holy crap! 3K for heads! Holy crap! How much did you get for the block?! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-27-2008, 08:03 AM	#23
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