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    Offline Total BS

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    WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « on: October 03, 2006 - 02:17:03 PM »
    Hi guys, 

    I spoke with a customer today and he asked if I would be interested in two engines he has sitting in his parents garage.  One is a 440 short block from a GTX for which he has most of the parts for. The other is a complete 383.  Both are late 60's-70 vintage.  Any idea what they are worth?

    I really don't need them but if the price is right you never know. :clueless:
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #1 on: October 03, 2006 - 05:24:43 PM »
    Ed,

      That's a tough call. 383's aren't bringing much. Next to a Hemi, the 340's and 440's get attention. It would help alot if you knew the blocks were good and not cracked. You also don't really need a locked up engine.  :lol: Do you like to gamble? Low-ball him with an offer of $400-500. What the heck? If you don't need them, no loss here.


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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #2 on: October 03, 2006 - 06:11:14 PM »
    Get the VIN's if you can.  Lots of people looking for their missing motors!
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #3 on: October 03, 2006 - 06:22:48 PM »
    I think this may warrant a trip up to his parents house to take a look. He said he would get me numbers off the engine this weekend so we will see what we are dealing with here.

    He said the 383 was a replacement engine from the GTX which originally was a hemi that he blew up. Yeah, I know, he is still kicking himself over that one. But back then, insurance costs dictated a lot of things.
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #4 on: October 03, 2006 - 10:30:59 PM »
    the GTX would be a steel crank HP block assuming it was the original engine , it should be worth $4-500 asuuming it is usable, the 383 maybe 2-300
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #5 on: October 04, 2006 - 06:45:47 AM »
     :iagree:
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #6 on: October 04, 2006 - 06:30:23 PM »
    I have been looking for a F-383 HP motor. If it is the right date code I may be interested if you want to resell it.
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #7 on: October 04, 2006 - 08:01:53 PM »
    poor poor 383's,I happen to be a fan of them :bigsmile:
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #8 on: October 04, 2006 - 09:05:46 PM »
    JS27,

    What do you think you would want to pay for it.  The guy said make him an offer.  If you are interested I will play middle man here. I really don't need it but I hate to see a good motor sit and rot.  Just let me know.
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #9 on: October 05, 2006 - 08:12:10 PM »
    I would need all the numbers off of it. Cast dates --assembly dates--is it complete ??
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    Re: WIW - 440 and 383 engines
    « Reply #10 on: October 05, 2006 - 09:44:50 PM »
    JS,

    I will call him in the AM and find out more info for you. Stay tuned!
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