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#21
09-26-2008, 05:50 PM
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Matt,
Is that motor worth 20K?
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#22
09-26-2008, 07:54 PM
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Stacy said that according to Jim B. it was worth between 5 to 7k.
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09-27-2008, 08:17 AM
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#24
09-27-2008, 10:08 AM
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The bracket that I'm refering to is the one that is bolted to the center two RH intake bolts.
Yea my Pontiac panties are dripping and I too would love to put it in my non-numbers matching 1969 TA and I'd go $7k in a heart beat. Very nice find indeed.
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#25
09-27-2008, 12:11 PM
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Don't let anyone BS you about the value of that engine.
I think the follwing prices are very fair/borderline cheap prices for your RAIV parts. The true value for your engine will be higher than the sum. Carb 7029273 $4000 (yes $4000 no BS) Heads $2500+ Block $1500+ Distributor $500+ Intake $750+ Exhaust Manifolds $750+ Internals (crank, rods, pistons) $500+ RAIV Head Bolts $300 The rest (ie pullies, pan, brackets, solenoid, windage tray, etc.) $600+ So you're talking at least $11,400.00 with just these items.
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#26
09-27-2008, 03:14 PM
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It appears that the only purpose of this bracket is for this screw to have something to attach to. 
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#27
09-27-2008, 06:51 PM
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Hmm.. I never knew it bolted to that bracket. Cool!! The engine even has the impossible to find 9099 bi-metallic choke pull off. Sweet!!
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#28
09-27-2008, 11:13 PM
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I have a question maybe some of you Ram Air IV guys can answer. This looks like a very original engine, but shouldn't there be a stud on the head bolt at the left front side? (This is the long head bolt by the exhaust port of cylinder #1.) And, the short head bolt between cylinders #2 and #4 has a stud, but I don't think it should? Anyone know the answer? Quote:
I hadn't thought about the Firebird battery location. |
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#29
09-28-2008, 08:44 AM
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i would give 10k for it.it would look good in a 68 lemans.
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#30
09-28-2008, 08:57 AM
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Kind of sad that the donor car is likely gone. Think of that engine as a heart awaiting transplant.
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#31
09-28-2008, 09:35 AM
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and im ready for the surgery.it looks so lonely sitting on that engine stand.
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#32
09-28-2008, 09:36 AM
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Greg, I have already been offered more. And besides, by friend Russ says it would look great in his '77 Y81 Special Edition TA! |
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#33
09-28-2008, 09:45 AM
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it would have to look better in anything than the wagon it came out of.what is the offer that has to be beat?
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#34
09-28-2008, 05:08 PM
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#35
09-29-2008, 06:29 PM
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Greg, thanks for your interest in this engine. There have been a couple of very generous offers but at this time it is not for sale. However given the current economic situation I may regret holding onto it. |
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#36
09-29-2008, 06:41 PM
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It's a rare piece so I'm confident that it will hold it's value regardless of the economy.
Personally, I'd like to see it end up back in a real 1969 TA, RAIV bird or GTO but that's just me. As for the 77 TA, I think a nicely built 455 would be just the ticket.
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#37
09-29-2008, 08:12 PM
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There is only one Big Kahuna per village.
don`t sell it if you can afford to hang on to it. I would throw it on a stand and leave it in the garage, just to look at it.
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#38
09-29-2008, 11:47 PM
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The pictures of the rocker/long nut/short nut/lock nut/oil deflectors are neat to see. Most people have probably never seen the stock valve train in a RAIV.
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#39
09-30-2008, 08:46 PM
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I agree with your statement. I also think it's neat that you can still see paint markings on some of the components. The motor appears fairly clean inside and I am curious to see what the bottom end looks like. However I am going to resist the urge to pull the pan to see all the goodies.      
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#40
09-30-2008, 10:50 PM
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The last picture of the valve train from the side is an education. At one time I had the long nuts, lock nuts and oil splash shields new in the GM wrapper. I purchased them from P.J. Heck I believe out of Hemmings before I had ever heard of the internet. I should have purchase all he had.................................I have no idea why I can remember his name.
 sorry for rambling. And how much do you want for that engine? 
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