Step brother got burned lately

[hatzie]

This may not be as bad a thing as it looks on the surface.

$3000 for a running and marginally driving shortbox C10 with a decent body is only a little high. They are popular rigs. Add in the good running 434 stroker, if the PO was truthful about that, and it's probably an OK price.

A real 434 stroker will likely be built with an aftermarket block like a Dart Iron Eagle or World Products Motown with a raised camshaft bore. It can be done with a SBC 400 block but the stock cam height makes the rods an adventure and boring a stock 400 to 4.155" is questionable.

A decently running 434 stroker, if the PO wasn't lying about what's under the hood, can probably be sold for plenty more than the cost of a good running 350 with a decent Rochester Quad on top plus the 12bolt truck axle. It'll just take some time to find a buyer.

Repairing the wiring can be a learning experience for him. Lots of folks are frightened of wiring. Because they have no patience. Fixing vehicle wiring, properly, builds patience. Patience is a good thing for a young'un to learn early on. Vehicle electric isn't a bad thing to have in his mental toolbox either.

[chevlady]

Originally Posted by hatzie

This may not be as bad a thing as it looks on the surface.

$3000 for a running and marginally driving shortbox C10 with a decent body is only a little high. They are popular rigs. Add in the good running 434 stroker, if the PO was truthful about that, and it's probably an OK price.

A real 434 stroker will likely be built with an aftermarket block like a Dart Iron Eagle or World Products Motown with a raised camshaft bore. It can be done with a SBC 400 block but the stock cam height makes the rods an adventure and boring a stock 400 to 4.155" is questionable.

A decently running 434 stroker, if the PO wasn't lying about what's under the hood, can probably be sold for plenty more than the cost of a good running 350 with a decent Rochester Quad on top plus the 12bolt truck axle. It'll just take some time to find a buyer.

Repairing the wiring can be a learning experience for him. Lots of folks are frightened of wiring. Because they have no patience. Fixing vehicle wiring, properly, builds patience. Patience is a good thing for a young'un to learn early on. Vehicle electric isn't a bad thing to have in his mental toolbox either.

The engine block is an aftermarket Dart block.The engine was out of a race car,my step dad built it for the original owner.He has the paperwork on record.It needs a new wiring harness under the hood,counted over 20 butt connectors used.

[Sik66]

Sounds like was a decent deal if worst issues it's got is a noisy diff and wiring?....motor itself prolly make it worth it by sounds of it....easy fix,9" diff and complete wire kit....