flathead price
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flathead price
i stumbled upon a 1950 flathead v8 as it was being taken out of a 1950 ford 2 door today...
the motor wasnt for sale until i asked
what lil i know:
1950 8ba (running and driving)
Offenhauser heads
2 holley 94 intake setup
i was told to make a offer what do i offer ???
the motor wasnt for sale until i asked
what lil i know:
1950 8ba (running and driving)
Offenhauser heads
2 holley 94 intake setup
i was told to make a offer what do i offer ???
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From: NM
It's easily worth $1,000 if it is a truly good running engine. A good clean block with no cracks or other issues is $500 BEFORE machining. The heads are worth $350/set new, the manifold $150+, the carbs maybe $75 each. Having it all together and dialed in, worth more than the sum of the parts. But... "running and driving" covers a pretty broad range.
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It's easily worth $1,000 if it is a truly good running engine. A good clean block with no cracks or other issues is $500 BEFORE machining. The heads are worth $350/set new, the manifold $150+, the carbs maybe $75 each. Having it all together and dialed in, worth more than the sum of the parts. But... "running and driving" covers a pretty broad range.
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It could have been running on 6 cylinders; did you witness it? Maybe they can run it on a stand for you? Depends on your level of trust, in the end.
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Why is the swap being done if the flathead is already somewhat hot-rodded? Begs the question of is there something wrong with the flathead?
Also, who would, and why, pull a perfectly running flathead with offy's and dual carbs from a car to put in a 350? Either there's an issue with the flattie or the guy is a fool.
Also, who would, and why, pull a perfectly running flathead with offy's and dual carbs from a car to put in a 350? Either there's an issue with the flattie or the guy is a fool.
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From: Poway, Ca.
I bought this newly rebuilt and good running flathead with the exhaust clutch and transmission (and a radiator) for $500 cash two years ago. I sold it 60 days later for $725 - complete. I agree withthe other guys, maybe it's just a horsepower issue with the truck owner, but maybe it's close to shot or a bad rebuild.
I would first find out how much it will cost you to have it rebuilt with the gear you will be getting with it, subtract that from your total engine budget, and offer $100 less than than the difference.
Also, you might wanna watch e-bay on flathead prices, there are four of them on there at the moment and NONE is moving. Here's the links:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flath...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Post-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Antiq...=p4506.c0.m245
There's a Lincoln 332 as well I think.
I would not go over $650 - take cash, and pull it out and show it to him when you make the offer. He'll take it. Cash work wonders!
I would first find out how much it will cost you to have it rebuilt with the gear you will be getting with it, subtract that from your total engine budget, and offer $100 less than than the difference.
Also, you might wanna watch e-bay on flathead prices, there are four of them on there at the moment and NONE is moving. Here's the links:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flath...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Post-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Antiq...=p4506.c0.m245
There's a Lincoln 332 as well I think.
I would not go over $650 - take cash, and pull it out and show it to him when you make the offer. He'll take it. Cash work wonders!
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Engine is being swapped for the 350 because the owner has tje mechanical ability of a #2 pencil. He cant do the little things like clean and rebuild the carbs or set the points so he wants more driveablity out of the car
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I bought this newly rebuilt and good running flathead with the exhaust clutch and transmission (and a radiator) for $500 cash two years ago. I sold it 60 days later for $725 - complete. I agree withthe other guys, maybe it's just a horsepower issue with the truck owner, but maybe it's close to shot or a bad rebuild.
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I would first find out how much it will cost you to have it rebuilt with the gear you will be getting with it, subtract that from your total engine budget, and offer $100 less than than the difference.
Also, you might wanna watch e-bay on flathead prices, there are four of them on there at the moment and NONE is moving. Here's the links:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flath...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Post-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Antiq...=p4506.c0.m245
There's a Lincoln 332 as well I think.
I would not go over $650 - take cash, and pull it out and show it to him when you make the offer. He'll take it. Cash work wonders!
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I would first find out how much it will cost you to have it rebuilt with the gear you will be getting with it, subtract that from your total engine budget, and offer $100 less than than the difference.
Also, you might wanna watch e-bay on flathead prices, there are four of them on there at the moment and NONE is moving. Here's the links:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flath...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Post-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Antiq...=p4506.c0.m245
There's a Lincoln 332 as well I think.
I would not go over $650 - take cash, and pull it out and show it to him when you make the offer. He'll take it. Cash work wonders!
Thanks Julie for the extra advertising
That second link down is mine! I set my reserve at 799 I figured it should be worth that?? who knows, guess well see where it goes. but shipping is a pain and really adds a lot to the overall cost's for the buyer unfortunatly, unless they are close by. Cheers
Josh
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From: Poway, Ca.
You couldn't be more right Josh! Location is gonna make it or break it. And although I think your motor is well worth more than the reserve, I guess it's the same old story - what I think doesn't matter. What matters what a buyer will pay for it. Hopefully you two aren't new neighbors or something!
