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Thanks for the prompt response. Yeah, the big blocks all had the big tranny's. Considering that an old used engine (even if only 13K miles) has been setting around for all these years I'm sure it would have to be gone through, and possibly even rebuilt. Since any used engine of that vintage that has not been taken apart is a definite gamble, $6500 seems high to me. If it was a guaranteed engine, yeah, could be worth it, but as it is it's pretty much a crap shoot.

In my mind, I would have to think about it a bit to pay even $1K for an assembled old original engine because there is no way of knowing whether the block is even usable. There are just too many things that can ruin your plans with an "old motor" like that. If it was running and you could hear it and test compression, it would be different. Is my thinking way off?

Again, I haven't seen it yet but the gentleman who owns it should know what he is talking about. He knows Ford motors, but he said he just doesn't know what to ask for it. He asked me to make him an offer but I don't want to offend him.

Yeah, I know all about the aftermarket iron and aluminum blocks. Some are pretty good and some are junk and some are great, but to build one you're talking $15 - $20K depending on what parts you use. Even to rebuild a used sideoiler you will have $10 - $12K in it depending on whether or not you can do some of the work yourself. Considering the type of motor it is I would have it built at a reputible FE shop.

By the way, I do know what a 427 sideoiler looks like, as I run one in my Cobra. I really don't need the motor but if I could get it at a reasonable price it might be worth buying. As it is an unknown, it might be good only for parts in which case the value wouldn't be all that great anyway.

Thanks for you time, Bob