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#68381 11/09/2006 6:44 AM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 | An apparent wealthy man had the 216 ci motor pulled out of a 50 Chev 3100 to have it completely
overhauled...add new is a distributor, new wires,
new oil filter, fuel pump, and a recent rebuit carb.
The three speed transmission is attatched..after
installing the overhauled engine, the truck was taken to a Friend of Mine that builds rods, chopping
rooves, ect...My Friend Mike says to Him you need a 350 with a T400 to show off at a redlight, and under that cover is what You want....He bought it plus rodding the truck....I got a phone call, " Bill would You be interested in a new rebuilt 216cid..as a spare engine....Yuppers $200.00 | | |
#68382 11/09/2006 8:15 AM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 |
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#68383 11/10/2006 6:52 AM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 197 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 197 | Some guys have all the luck. He probably sunk at least $1,000 into rebuilding it. That's a conservative number. Very nice, Bill. At least it found a good home.
Neil
1940 GMC 1/2 Ton
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#68384 11/10/2006 12:13 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 157 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 157 | Bill, you lucky dog. How'd you like to turn a quick $50.00?  I'd like to have a spare engine & tranny. I'm just about 20 miles up the road from you in St. Charles. | | |
#68385 11/10/2006 4:03 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I'll make it $100 profit & I'll come get it.  Just be sure to store it properly so it's still good when/if you need it.
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