NOS GM#3856223 CRANKSHAFT

[427king]

There are a few different cranks 1] the ebay nos ones that are from 125 to 275 are mostly all seconds[due to handling] that were from a bus company from about 7 years ago . They were strapped to palats 100 at a time or so and almost all are nicked,rusty,or need to be cut or whatever,ive heard there were 3000 of them and one outfit bought them all. 2] 7115s are the real L88 niotrated cranks and expensive 3] the cross drilled,black green and pink nos 6223s were used in counter L88s after the 7115s ran out around 1980 but not the factory 68 and 69s which used 7115,they are just as good as the 7115 and less money 4]there are also those grey looking non crossdrilled pieces that someone puts red dots on to look new ,i say they are used and someone is trying to sell them as nos. i bought a few and they were way under spec.I think they are PAW core?cranks being sold as nos for whatever reason, still a good deal for under 200.00 if you can get one that doesnt need to be cut. make sure the crank you get is in the box or from someone you know or it will probably be a second or blemish,and in some cases a returned crank to GM that someone didnt want or was out of spec. I have bought a few nice nos cranks for 125.00,im not sure how anyone can sell them so inexpensively.It cost that just to have one turned,any crank in the gm box[or if you know for sure its true nos] is worth buying.

[JBB]

Well I sure don't know about it as much as the 427 king, but I would guarantee STD/STD on the dimentions, and have it mag tested. I KNOW this is brand new and not junk, it was for my 69 L-78 Camaro, and if you know how car extremists are, you know this had to be good. Joel

[427king]

Joel, You knowing its NOS is a big plus and it will command more money because of it. Alot of the prices and cranks on ebay you cant compare with even though they are listed as nos,they really arent . Even in the case where they actually havent been in a motor, theyve had repair,been repolished,or have nicks and need to be welded or cut.

[JBB]

All gone. thanks for your help........take care...Joel

[PeteLeathersac]

Thanks Joel & Chuck...this post turned into some great education for the rest of us!.

~ Pete

[JBB]

And now I say thank you to all on this site I have known through the years, and thanks for the memories. The main reason I am done with antique cars is because it possessed
my life. I worked two jobs to have a garage full of cars that 100 years from now nobody is going to care about, and they all are going to turn to rust no matter what we do. When you have a hobby that you spend most of your waking hours involved in, don't spend time with your family, and have to reach for a Elvis lifestyle to maintain this hobby,
Houston, we have a problem! This was my case. It was my mistake, not anyone else's. I want everyone to ponder this question - How many people do you know who have a 1907 carriage in thier garage? And another- If you get a spot of cancer on your lung or your brain is the cars you have more importaint than the time you have with loved ones? We all
know the answer. I am tired of the pride, arrogance, and attituded prevalent in the hobby, and I can safely say that
not all car owners have that issue, but if all we do is think and sleep these peices of steel and rubber and chrome,
where is a heart of selflessness? Just my opinion. I read this in the bible and it blew mt mind. Parentheses are my thoughts:Psalm 20:7
"Some trust in chariots, (or SS Camaros)
and some in horses, (or motorcyles)
But we will remember the name of the Lord our God."
This put it right in my mind-
Mattthew 6:19
"19 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where
moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;
"20 but lay up for yourselves trasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.
"21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Take care...................Joel

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Good passages, Mathew is my favorite

Best of luck with your future endeavors!