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Re: Values of 215 & 4-speed?

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Subject: Re: Values of 215 & 4-speed?
From: Greg Gall <greg.gall@iname.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 21:45:16 -0700
As Thomas wrote:

>I priced a junkyard 1962 Buick motor at $75 last summer for the whole
>motor, not running.

I would agree on that price. Last year I bought a complete '63 Buick
special 2bbl engine (supposedly running, but out of the car), for $100 Cdn.
This included a broken 4spd bellhousing (all clutch components still within).

There are too many uncertainties on an engine this old - you really would
need to tear it down to determine its condition, at which point it isn't a
complete engine anymore! Good ol' catch 22...

A newer rover engine would fetch more - there is a better chance that it is
in good condition (ie. not needing $1,000 worth of work at a machine shop).

Greg.
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Greg Gall, ENT., BSc. Physics
IT / Hardware Consultant
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

email: greg.gall@iname.com

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