Value question - 1967 427 engine

b4cmaro · #1 09-28-2008, 01:11 AM

Guys - just wondering if anyone has an opinion to share as to the value of a 1967 427 (351 casting).
Supposd to be standard bore. Also has an 069 intake and square port heads. Didnt get the casting date on heads/intake, but have no reason to believe they are not original for the block? Any ideas? Trying to determine whether or not to buy it.
Thanks
Tas

**427.060** · #2 09-28-2008, 01:35 AM

If you are correct about the heads being original to the block then it should be a 4 bolt main block. The casting number on the heads will make a difference as to the value of the engine. Has the block been decked? Any numbers stamped on the pad? I would guess it's worth at least $5000 or more depending on the heads and the pad stamp.
James

b4cmaro · #3 09-28-2008, 02:17 AM

OK - just looked at it in person
does have square port heads, but I didnt pull the valve cover to check the date.
Pad stamp is TO909IJ 7D135150

**PeteLeathersac** · #4 09-28-2008, 02:35 AM

Looks like it's an L36 427/385 out of a '67 B-Body w/ an Auto trans..

~ Pete

b4cmaro · #5 09-28-2008, 02:43 AM

Yep - thats what my book shows.
How 'bout a value for it. I'm assuming the heads are not the 'original' ones for that block since they are square port. Dang shame we dont know where the body for that engine is so we can match them back up...

**427.060** · #6 09-28-2008, 04:22 AM

The square port heads may be worth more than the rest of the engine. You need to get the casting numbers and dates for the heads.
James

**olredalert** · #7 09-28-2008, 06:26 PM

-----The Corvette boys will love to get hold of that two-bolt main 351 block. There are plenty of 390 and 400 horse Vette owners around that will pay good money for your short-block.........Bill S

b4cmaro · #8 09-28-2008, 11:52 PM

Well, now I have a bit more info

block is definitely the 351 casting (not sure what the guts are)
069 intake
drivers side head is casting 3964291 w/ date of E 23 70
pass side head is casting 3904391 w/date of D 8 7

In a very rough '69 chevelle with a M20 (69 dated muncie but not original to the car) and a non-posi 12 bolt (CA code) and a tilt column

Can be bought for $5500 - just not sure if I'd make any money parting it out.

Opinions?

**427.060** · #9 09-29-2008, 01:33 AM

The 291 head should bring $350-500 on Ebay. The 391 might bring as much as $2000. About another $350-500 for the intake. Another $2000-3000 for the short block. How many resalable parts are left on the car? Is it an SS? Tilt column would bring a few hundred more. Disc brake car?
James

b4cmaro · #10 09-29-2008, 01:54 AM

Thanks for the input!
Not an SS - just a bench seat Malibu
All the glass is good, but I didnt check date codes
interior could clean up for a decent driver, but the front bench is blue, rest is black.
All the front end has been rebuilt, shame to waste it, but I wouldnt be into selling off each A-arm etc.

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