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Offline RDF

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WIW 440 block
« on: May 15, 2007 - 11:16:46 AM »
I've got an opporunity to buy 1 of these blocks....I'd like to know which one you guys think would be the best deal:

J440 standard bore bare block, cast 11-21-72 $275

4T440 E standard bare block cast 1-28-74 $175

7T440 e standard bare block cast 2-19-77 $150

440 .30 will need boring cast 8-07-72 $100

The top 3 are in Ohio and the last one is in SF-Bay area....I would have to ship the block to Orlando, FL so I'm trying to take that into consideration as well. 

Oh, anyone have a rough idea as to what a bare block weighs?
« Last Edit: May 15, 2007 - 11:20:10 AM by RDF »
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Offline Killer_Mopar

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Re: WIW 440 block
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2007 - 01:26:33 PM »
I would buy the 3rd one because its cheap, virgin bore, and it doesnt sound like you need a numbers correct block. A bare block 440 weighs around 250 lbs if I remember correctly. Also, 440source has a write up on blocks thats worth reading....

http://440source.com/blockinfo.htm
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Re: WIW 440 block
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2007 - 02:57:32 PM »
i wouldn't  ship any of them, look closer to home.
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Re: WIW 440 block
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2007 - 03:12:16 PM »
 :iagree:  If all you need is a block, look around the Orlando area.  Check the junk yards.  Post a wanted ad on Craigslist or just search Craigslist.  Also, if you contact some one in the local Mopar club such as the Space Coast Mopar club, a lot of guys have spare blocks laying around.  Shipping can kill a good deal on something like this.
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Offline Challenger6pak

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Re: WIW 440 block
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2007 - 03:51:02 PM »
I know where a 440 is in Orlando.  It is a complete motor in a car.  Send a PM to me and I'll give you the info.  That way it won't get sniped before you get the info.
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Re: WIW 440 block
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2007 - 04:41:45 PM »
I know where a 440 is in Orlando.  It is a complete motor in a car.  Send a PM to me and I'll give you the info.  That way it won't get sniped before you get the info.
Tod

PM sent....thx!  :2thumbs:
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