$250 for an original 307 w/ 2bbl carb, good deal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-23-2005, 11:32 PM

I've been looking for an engine to put in my truck so I can pull and clean up the 350 that's in my truck right now. Well there was this '70 c10 without a bed sitting out at the local j-yard. I went and checked it out and the truck is complete, except for the stepside bed. Has a three on the tree, just a plain jane truck.The engine that's in it is the original 307 w/ 2bbl carb, it even has both ramhorn manifolds that turn back. So I asked how much he wanted for the whole engine with carb, manifolds, alternator, etc and he says 250 bucks. I was told it runs great. He's supposed to have it pulled on Monday. Is this a good deal for this engine?

bobs409 · 04-24-2005, 06:50 AM

Most yards in my area get $200 for an engine so that's not a bad price IMO.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-24-2005, 07:52 AM

If the ram horns are in good shape i'd say you got a deal

incoma · 04-24-2005, 01:34 PM

250 for a runner isn't bad. Now does a 307 have a 283 bore and 350 crank? or 350 bore and 283 crank? If it has open chamber heads you'll be able to part the engine out afterwards and get some of your $ back.

Bowtie67 · 04-24-2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by incoma

250 for a runner isn't bad. Now does a 307 have a 283 bore and 350 crank? or 350 bore and 283 crank? If it has open chamber heads you'll be able to part the engine out afterwards and get some of your $ back.

283 bore and 327 stroke..

Sweet72 · 04-24-2005, 02:11 PM

Good deal if it's a runner. Should be a great motor while you rebuild the 350.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-24-2005, 06:03 PM

Awesome! Looks like I'll go for it then. My Dad's buying it though because I'll only have it in the truck for maybe a month till I get the 350 done, then after I swap 'em out again he's going to keep it for a spare in case the one in his '85 suburban takes a dump. It probably will soon, it's got over 200,000 miles on it with only a valve job on the heads, never been fully rebuilt. The 307 looks awesome though, has the original carb, air cleaner, and the manifolds just have surface rust, no cracks or splits. Bad thing is the truck will probably get crushed once the engine gets pulled, he's been doing some serious cleaning up around the yard.

saxmo · 04-24-2005, 07:19 PM

hey, sorry to piggyback on your thread, but reading it brings to mind a question... how much do a set of good ramhorns usually run?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-24-2005, 08:56 PM

At least $50 bucks, but I've seen 'em as high as $200 for a set that's been blasted and coated with high temp paint.

saxmo · 04-25-2005, 12:12 AM

wow! I had no idea... that's good to know

04-23-2005, 11:32 PM	#1
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	$250 for an original 307 w/ 2bbl carb, good deal? I've been looking for an engine to put in my truck so I can pull and clean up the 350 that's in my truck right now. Well there was this '70 c10 without a bed sitting out at the local j-yard. I went and checked it out and the truck is complete, except for the stepside bed. Has a three on the tree, just a plain jane truck.The engine that's in it is the original 307 w/ 2bbl carb, it even has both ramhorn manifolds that turn back. So I asked how much he wanted for the whole engine with carb, manifolds, alternator, etc and he says 250 bucks. I was told it runs great. He's supposed to have it pulled on Monday. Is this a good deal for this engine? __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-24-2005, 06:50 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Most yards in my area get $200 for an engine so that's not a bad price IMO. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-24-2005, 07:52 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	If the ram horns are in good shape i'd say you got a deal __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-24-2005, 02:11 PM	#6
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Good deal if it's a runner. Should be a great motor while you rebuild the 350. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

04-24-2005, 06:03 PM	#7
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Awesome! Looks like I'll go for it then. My Dad's buying it though because I'll only have it in the truck for maybe a month till I get the 350 done, then after I swap 'em out again he's going to keep it for a spare in case the one in his '85 suburban takes a dump. It probably will soon, it's got over 200,000 miles on it with only a valve job on the heads, never been fully rebuilt. The 307 looks awesome though, has the original carb, air cleaner, and the manifolds just have surface rust, no cracks or splits. Bad thing is the truck will probably get crushed once the engine gets pulled, he's been doing some serious cleaning up around the yard. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-24-2005, 01:34 PM	#4
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	250 for a runner isn't bad. Now does a 307 have a 283 bore and 350 crank? or 350 bore and 283 crank? If it has open chamber heads you'll be able to part the engine out afterwards and get some of your $ back.

04-24-2005, 07:19 PM	#8
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	ramhorns hey, sorry to piggyback on your thread, but reading it brings to mind a question... how much do a set of good ramhorns usually run? __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

04-24-2005, 08:56 PM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	At least $50 bucks, but I've seen 'em as high as $200 for a set that's been blasted and coated with high temp paint. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-25-2005, 12:12 AM	#10
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	wow! I had no idea... that's good to know __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)



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