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B17CRX · 12-12-2008, 11:26 PM

I have the '59 283 v8 I pulled from my truck sitting in my garage and a guy at work wants to buy it, but I have no clue what to sell it for. It ran fine when I pulled it out, according to the previous owner it was rebuilt sometime before I bought it (probably a LONG time before lol) and it felt pretty strong in the truck. Edelbrock manifold, 4 barrel carb of unknown origin, distributor, coil, etc. Complete for the most part. It has some oil leaks but it didn't burn blue. I want to give him a fair price but not give it away.

-Joel

55Series2 · 12-13-2008, 04:27 PM

$500 - $750

dwcsr · 12-13-2008, 11:54 PM

core here is $500 for that year so 500 - 750 is on the money

B17CRX · 12-14-2008, 12:03 AM

I'll go with that. Thanks!

-Joel

OrrieG · 12-14-2008, 07:33 PM

Something to consider is that if the engine needs rebuilt and bored pistons are about $50 EACH. I found that this summer when I was going to rebuild the original 283 engine for my 64 Chevelle. Around here complete 283's go for about $300, 327's are more. I'm keeping my eyes out for a good block that already has +.030 pistons.

12-12-2008, 11:26 PM	#1
B17CRX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 181	Need an estimation I have the '59 283 v8 I pulled from my truck sitting in my garage and a guy at work wants to buy it, but I have no clue what to sell it for. It ran fine when I pulled it out, according to the previous owner it was rebuilt sometime before I bought it (probably a LONG time before lol) and it felt pretty strong in the truck. Edelbrock manifold, 4 barrel carb of unknown origin, distributor, coil, etc. Complete for the most part. It has some oil leaks but it didn't burn blue. I want to give him a fair price but not give it away. -Joel Last edited by B17CRX; 12-12-2008 at 11:27 PM.

12-13-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
55Series2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 17	Re: Need an estimation $500 - $750 __________________ John Albuquerque, NM '55 2nd Series 3100 '57 Ford RanchWagon 07 H-D Electraglide UltraClassic

12-13-2008, 11:54 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Need an estimation core here is $500 for that year so 500 - 750 is on the money

12-14-2008, 12:03 AM	#4
B17CRX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 181	Re: Need an estimation I'll go with that. Thanks! -Joel

12-14-2008, 07:33 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Need an estimation Something to consider is that if the engine needs rebuilt and bored pistons are about $50 EACH. I found that this summer when I was going to rebuild the original 283 engine for my 64 Chevelle. Around here complete 283's go for about $300, 327's are more. I'm keeping my eyes out for a good block that already has +.030 pistons. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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