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Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by hvramesq, Jan 10, 2023.

  1. hvramesq

    hvramesq Silver Level contributor

    whats a reasonable fprice to pay for an early 70s stock 455, air cleaner to oil pan?

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  2. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Normally $500-$700 if it’s stock.
     
  3. David Cooke

    David Cooke 67 GS California

    I sold a disassembled 75 short block block for $700 a few months ago.
     
  4. hvramesq

    hvramesq Silver Level contributor

  5. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    All depends on the condition. Cores are $500+, running is more...
     
  6. hvramesq

    hvramesq Silver Level contributor

    would you consider 1500 to much for a decent running stock motor?
     
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  7. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    yes a bit high but who knows someone might pay that much. Closer to $900 would be my guess.
     
  8. StfSocal

    StfSocal Well-Known Member

    Also depends what part of the country you are in.

    Here in SoCal I tend so see them only in the $1500+ range. They are rare in around here too which makes it worse.
     
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  9. Buicksky

    Buicksky Platinum Level Contributor

    If you can hear it run and can see what oil pressure it has, and its good then yes that's a fair price. If you go to re-build one yourself count on 3K minimum for just parts and machine work for a mild build.
     
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  10. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Yes and it’s easy to hit $5000. I recently had $2000 in machine shop fees on a 400 Hp SBC...
     
  11. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Couple of things - yes location, also is it factory original or rebuilt? What is the oil pressure? How many miles on it? Can you hear it run?
    What are your expectations? Do you think its going to give you 13 in the 1/4? Is it just a weekend cruiser or a daily? Can you afford to rebuild it if it fails?
    Most of our motors get little use, less than 5K miles a year. My opinion: for a well maintained 455 with 100K miles on it to go another 30K is 6 more years and a safe bet.
    If its low mileage and factory, good oil pressure and a trusted seller, then yes for me. I was about to pay $3K for a well running rebuilt motor with some miles on it, but didn't because the oil pressure was funky.
     
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