While the 77-86 A-body wagons are not my favorate, due to the non roll down rear door windows, and the tail gate style rear window, they can be nice cars. I would value it in the $2000-3000 range without seeing it. Things to look for are rear frame rust and interior condition, as interior parts for the 4-dor and wagons are very hard to find.
As for putting a Pontiac 400 in it, the hardest to find parts will be the motor mount brackets that bolt to the engine. You will need a set from a 301 or 265 powered A or G body 77-81 vintage. The F-body and B-body brackets look simalure, but will make the engine sit to high and you may run into hood clearance issues. The Transmission will bolt up, but you will run into the usual Fuel Line and wiring issues. All easily overcome with some modification. Post some pic's of it if you do pick it up.
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Jeff R
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