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**hatzie** · 03-25-2018, 09:59 AM

This may not be as bad a thing as it looks on the surface.

$3000 for a running and marginally driving shortbox C10 with a decent body is only a little high. They are popular rigs. Add in the good running 434 stroker, if the PO was truthful about that, and it's probably an OK price.

A real 434 stroker will likely be built with an aftermarket block like a Dart Iron Eagle or World Products Motown with a raised camshaft bore. It can be done with a SBC 400 block but the stock cam height makes the rods an adventure and boring a stock 400 to 4.155" is questionable.

A decently running 434 stroker, if the PO wasn't lying about what's under the hood, can probably be sold for plenty more than the cost of a good running 350 with a decent Rochester Quad on top plus the 12bolt truck axle. It'll just take some time to find a buyer.

Repairing the wiring can be a learning experience for him. Lots of folks are frightened of wiring. Because they have no patience. Fixing vehicle wiring, properly, builds patience. Patience is a good thing for a young'un to learn early on. Vehicle electric isn't a bad thing to have in his mental toolbox either.

03-25-2018, 09:59 AM	#7
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,922	Re: Step brother got burned lately This may not be as bad a thing as it looks on the surface. $3000 for a running and marginally driving shortbox C10 with a decent body is only a little high. They are popular rigs. Add in the good running 434 stroker, if the PO was truthful about that, and it's probably an OK price. A real 434 stroker will likely be built with an aftermarket block like a Dart Iron Eagle or World Products Motown with a raised camshaft bore. It can be done with a SBC 400 block but the stock cam height makes the rods an adventure and boring a stock 400 to 4.155" is questionable. A decently running 434 stroker, if the PO wasn't lying about what's under the hood, can probably be sold for plenty more than the cost of a good running 350 with a decent Rochester Quad on top plus the 12bolt truck axle. It'll just take some time to find a buyer. Repairing the wiring can be a learning experience for him. Lots of folks are frightened of wiring. Because they have no patience. Fixing vehicle wiring, properly, builds patience. Patience is a good thing for a young'un to learn early on. Vehicle electric isn't a bad thing to have in his mental toolbox either. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 03-25-2018 at 10:04 AM.