So what's a non-running 53 truck flathead worth?

[repoguy]

just curious.

[MBL]

I'll take it!
Tim
MBL

[repoguy]

Of course you will.

But how much is it worth?

[MBL]

Why is it not running? If its because the blocks cracked? Well you can fix but its expensive to go through all of that. At webster we can get a non running block from Thomas for like 50-100 bucks. It just an unknown. Why you've found one? If its not locked up and there are no visable cracks you may go from 300-700 depending on how complete it is.
Tim
MBL

[4t64rd]

I paid $200 for a complete 59ab, I paid $500 for a complete 49 f-1. if you don't know the condition, consider the block cracked and be pleasantly surprised if it isn't. Now what would you pay for a bunch of flathead parts?

[repoguy]

I'm looking at a 53 f100, and it has the original flatty but it doesn't run. I have no idea what's wrong with it to be honest. I just know I'm not looking to go broke trying to build a flathead when I've got a running 364 nailhead I can throw in there. Just trying to figure out what I'd do with the motor if I got the truck. If it isn't worth much I'd probably just keep it around, but if it was worth 4 or 5 bones it would definitely be sold.

[MBL]

Well don't send it towards that 4t64rd clown. If its not locked up you may be in luck. 4 bones is not bad if it could be made to run....give me a call.
Tim
MBL

[4t64rd]

What do you mean clown!!

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[voodoo]

I know where you can get a really clean 292 y-block for $100. If it's stuck and 1000 miles away 4T6 will buy it from you. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[296 V8]

Guaranteed crack free blocks are going for $500 to $800