What's a 396 worth?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bstack · 05-31-2003, 09:54 AM

Am looking at a rebuilt and running 396 w/400 turbo and transfer case. All were rebuilt at the same time and owner says they have about 30,000 miles on them. Truck was rolled, that is why he is selling them. All brackets ps, etc. come with it. Wanting to put the whole setup in my 67 4x4. It's supposed to be a 1970 engine. Any ballpark prices on this combo? Engine is still in truck and sounds good.

still w.i.p '68 · 05-31-2003, 11:04 AM

what is he asking?
I would hate to put a price on it, but BB stuff is always expensive,
with him recently rebuilding it, he knows the value, I hope you end up getting a good deal.

bstack · 05-31-2003, 12:13 PM

Still, the setup is in a 73-74 1/2 ton, have to buy the whole truck, will not part out. $1500.00 is the price. The truck has some good parts on it, like tilt, tack dash, ralley wheels etc. not to mention the 4x4 set-up.

cdowns · 05-31-2003, 12:45 PM

offer him $1000 and go from there !! can you hear the motor run or is it just goig to be a DO YOU FEEL LUCKY type of deal

casey · 05-31-2003, 12:57 PM

I think that is a awesome deal, motor, trans and transfer case, and some sellable parts how can you go wrong, I wouldn't snooze on that one,I'd give him the 1500 poor guy just rolled his truck and now he's basiclly giving it away

Rod · 05-31-2003, 01:34 PM

sounds like a good deal.. the parts gotta be worth that.

onetoncrewcab · 05-31-2003, 01:44 PM

I have to agree with the rest. The $1500 doesn't sound too bad. I have a rebuilt 454 and 400 Turbo trans with about 20,000 mile or so on the pair. It would have to take around $1500 just to talk me out of the pair of them (without the rest of the truck). I put close to $3000 in getting them rebuilt and that was doing some of my own labor on the engine.
Mike

Class of 69 · 05-31-2003, 02:36 PM

It sounds like a good deal,but it's either not a 396,or a 70 motor...no such thing. 70 was a 402...probably not an issue with most people, just raises the question of "does he know what he's talking about"?? Either way, if it runs good, it's still a fair price.

bstack · 05-31-2003, 03:45 PM

Class of 69, He did mention, now that you said it, that it was actually a 402. Didn't they make the 396 in 70? Is the 402 actually a bored 396? Don't know a whole lot about the BB's and all the different years they were in. But do know i'd like to have one. Also thanks to everyone who replied. Its always nice to have some different opinions cause i know some of you guys as indicated have bought and sold some of these. I have seen the price of the crate motors and they are way out of my budget. Thanks again

9teen69 · 05-31-2003, 07:29 PM

That's a deal - local machine shop told me I should have ready $2500-$3000 for a 396. They're getting hard to come buy.

I know the 1970 Camaros/chevelles/novas had "396's" but were actually 402's. 1970 was the last year for the 396 in Camaros.

05-31-2003, 09:54 AM	#1
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	What's a 396 worth?? Am looking at a rebuilt and running 396 w/400 turbo and transfer case. All were rebuilt at the same time and owner says they have about 30,000 miles on them. Truck was rolled, that is why he is selling them. All brackets ps, etc. come with it. Wanting to put the whole setup in my 67 4x4. It's supposed to be a 1970 engine. Any ballpark prices on this combo? Engine is still in truck and sounds good. __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb

05-31-2003, 11:04 AM	#2
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	what is he asking? I would hate to put a price on it, but BB stuff is always expensive, with him recently rebuilding it, he knows the value, I hope you end up getting a good deal. __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

05-31-2003, 12:13 PM	#3
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	396 Still, the setup is in a 73-74 1/2 ton, have to buy the whole truck, will not part out. $1500.00 is the price. The truck has some good parts on it, like tilt, tack dash, ralley wheels etc. not to mention the 4x4 set-up. __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb

05-31-2003, 12:45 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	offer him $1000 and go from there !! can you hear the motor run or is it just goig to be a DO YOU FEEL LUCKY type of deal __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-31-2003, 12:57 PM	#5
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I think that is a awesome deal, motor, trans and transfer case, and some sellable parts how can you go wrong, I wouldn't snooze on that one,I'd give him the 1500 poor guy just rolled his truck and now he's basiclly giving it away Last edited by casey; 05-31-2003 at 01:02 PM.

05-31-2003, 01:34 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	sounds like a good deal.. the parts gotta be worth that. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-31-2003, 01:44 PM	#7
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	I have to agree with the rest. The $1500 doesn't sound too bad. I have a rebuilt 454 and 400 Turbo trans with about 20,000 mile or so on the pair. It would have to take around $1500 just to talk me out of the pair of them (without the rest of the truck). I put close to $3000 in getting them rebuilt and that was doing some of my own labor on the engine. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

05-31-2003, 02:36 PM	#8
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	It sounds like a good deal,but it's either not a 396,or a 70 motor...no such thing. 70 was a 402...probably not an issue with most people, just raises the question of "does he know what he's talking about"?? Either way, if it runs good, it's still a fair price. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

05-31-2003, 03:45 PM	#9
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	Class of 69, He did mention, now that you said it, that it was actually a 402. Didn't they make the 396 in 70? Is the 402 actually a bored 396? Don't know a whole lot about the BB's and all the different years they were in. But do know i'd like to have one. Also thanks to everyone who replied. Its always nice to have some different opinions cause i know some of you guys as indicated have bought and sold some of these. I have seen the price of the crate motors and they are way out of my budget. Thanks again __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb

05-31-2003, 07:29 PM	#10
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	That's a deal - local machine shop told me I should have ready $2500-$3000 for a 396. They're getting hard to come buy. I know the 1970 Camaros/chevelles/novas had "396's" but were actually 402's. 1970 was the last year for the 396 in Camaros. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)



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