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rhphotord · 02-14-2015, 12:18 PM

Thinking of seriously about swapping out my "hotrod" four banger for a V8 flattie. Bought a 30 roadster with the engine in it and was assured it was a new rebuild and have no reason to believe otherwise. Have someone interested in this engine but have no idea as to what would be a fair price. Engine sounds awesome and runs out great. Has a downdraft carb setup, Mallory dual point distributor,alternator, flywheel is resurfaced and has a tube header. No information on the internals but everything is super clean. Can anyone suggest a reasonable price for this turnkey engine, fan through flywheel?
Thanks , Charlie

Big hammer · 02-14-2015, 12:42 PM

Just a thought post it on swap meet sight make offer and see what offers you get! I am sure if people could hear/see motor running would bring high money :-)

Charlie Stephens · 02-14-2015, 01:28 PM

Be sure to contact your local Model A clubs (see modelaford.org and mafca.com) and put it as a for sale in their newsletter. A local sale is better for all involved.

Charlie Stephens

Charlie Stephens · 02-14-2015, 06:04 PM

Be sure to sell it while you can still demonstrate it running in the vehicle if at all possible.

Charlie Stephens

5window · 02-14-2015, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

Be sure to sell it while you can still demonstrate it running in the vehicle if at all possible.

Charlie Stephens

very sensible advice.

Charlie Stephens · 02-14-2015, 10:38 PM

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If you could find out who did the rebuild that could be a big plus (or minus).

Charlie Stephens

racer32 · 02-14-2015, 10:53 PM

You'll probably get more money if you sell the hot rod parts and the engine separately.

Mike V. Florida · 02-15-2015, 01:02 AM

Pricing advice can also be had on the HAMB hot rod site.

Mitch//pa · 02-15-2015, 02:42 PM

with the modifications it sounds like it was raced / beat on that could hurt the value...

rhphotord · 02-15-2015, 04:22 PM

I can start the engine as it sits now. Fresh oil and new gas and she fired right up. No smoke, no knocks just a sweet rumble. Thinking value is in the $1500-$1800 range. I would consider parting it out but I'd need to be assured the engine was sold before separating said parts from the running engine.

modelAsteve · 02-15-2015, 07:07 PM

"RACED" - come on! It's just a nice touring motor!

Mitch//pa · 02-15-2015, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modelAsteve

"RACED" - come on! It's just a nice touring motor!

i have a nice touring motor without all that

kelley's restoration · 02-15-2015, 09:25 PM

reds header
mallory dizzy
webber intake with stromberg carb
what cam?
what head?
c ballanced crank?
inserted bearings?

Rodder0077 · 01-23-2016, 09:33 PM

Definitely interested! Quote me qa price complete as you described it in your first post!

Rodder0077 · 01-23-2016, 09:36 PM

Also, what transmission and drive line is in the car?

C26Pinelake · 01-23-2016, 10:51 PM

Would you crate it for shipping ? Wayne

Mike V. Florida · 01-24-2016, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodder0077

Definitely interested! Quote me qa price complete as you described it in your first post!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodder0077

Also, what transmission and drive line is in the car?

This was a year ago.

DougVieyra · 01-24-2016, 01:27 AM

Mike, I am glad you still have a 'sharp' eye. I keep forgetting how important it is to check the initial date of the various posts that show up on the Forum. The date does often have a significant impact on the relevance of the following responses. This post is a great example of that.

Thanks again Mike, for alerting those of us who miss such facts.

C26Pinelake · 01-24-2016, 02:49 AM

Did the motor ever sell ? Wayne

02-14-2015, 12:18 PM	#1
rhphotord Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Salem, Wi. Posts: 281	Four banger engine pricing Thinking of seriously about swapping out my "hotrod" four banger for a V8 flattie. Bought a 30 roadster with the engine in it and was assured it was a new rebuild and have no reason to believe otherwise. Have someone interested in this engine but have no idea as to what would be a fair price. Engine sounds awesome and runs out great. Has a downdraft carb setup, Mallory dual point distributor,alternator, flywheel is resurfaced and has a tube header. No information on the internals but everything is super clean. Can anyone suggest a reasonable price for this turnkey engine, fan through flywheel? Thanks , Charlie

02-14-2015, 12:42 PM	#2
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,430	Re: Four banger engine pricing Just a thought post it on swap meet sight make offer and see what offers you get! I am sure if people could hear/see motor running would bring high money :-)

02-14-2015, 01:28 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: Four banger engine pricing Be sure to contact your local Model A clubs (see modelaford.org and mafca.com) and put it as a for sale in their newsletter. A local sale is better for all involved. Charlie Stephens

02-14-2015, 06:04 PM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: Four banger engine pricing Be sure to sell it while you can still demonstrate it running in the vehicle if at all possible. Charlie Stephens

02-14-2015, 10:38 PM	#6
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: Four banger engine pricing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you could find out who did the rebuild that could be a big plus (or minus). Charlie Stephens

02-14-2015, 10:53 PM	#7
racer32 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 149	Re: Four banger engine pricing You'll probably get more money if you sell the hot rod parts and the engine separately.

02-15-2015, 01:02 AM	#8
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Four banger engine pricing Pricing advice can also be had on the HAMB hot rod site. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

02-15-2015, 02:42 PM	#9
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Four banger engine pricing with the modifications it sounds like it was raced / beat on that could hurt the value...

02-15-2015, 07:07 PM	#11
modelAsteve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penn Valley (Nor-Cal) Ca Posts: 128	Re: Four banger engine pricing "RACED" - come on! It's just a nice touring motor!

02-15-2015, 09:25 PM	#13
kelley's restoration Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60046 Posts: 888	Re: Four banger engine pricing reds header mallory dizzy webber intake with stromberg carb what cam? what head? c ballanced crank? inserted bearings? __________________ anyone need some Model A restoration work done in Illinois? shoot me an email for pics and information [email protected]

01-23-2016, 09:33 PM	#14
Rodder0077 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2	Re: Four banger engine pricing Definitely interested! Quote me qa price complete as you described it in your first post!

01-23-2016, 09:36 PM	#15
Rodder0077 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2	Re: Four banger engine pricing Also, what transmission and drive line is in the car?

01-23-2016, 10:51 PM	#16
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Four banger engine pricing Would you crate it for shipping ? Wayne

01-24-2016, 01:27 AM	#18
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: Four banger engine pricing Mike, I am glad you still have a 'sharp' eye. I keep forgetting how important it is to check the initial date of the various posts that show up on the Forum. The date does often have a significant impact on the relevance of the following responses. This post is a great example of that. Thanks again Mike, for alerting those of us who miss such facts.

01-24-2016, 02:49 AM	#19
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Four banger engine pricing Did the motor ever sell ? Wayne