Vega

Im posting my forged crank on here to see what i can get out of it. I have no idea about pricing on these and from what ive gathered its pretty random so excuse me for taking offers. Crank is still in the block along with the rotating assembly, i will sell the rest of the rotating assembly with it if anyone is interested. The crank itself seems to be in perfect shape, the motor had never been cracked open before this and the whole assembly spins very freely and seems to be very healthy. Crank is not drilled for a manual trans. One of the pistons has some nicks where it slammed into the exhaust valve, thats the only damage i know of

Best offer takes it. I'll be removing the crank/rotating assembly from the block in the next few days and will post more pics then, until then i have this pic of the rear flange to prove it is a forged unit, the crank has an AC code on it as well but i do not have a pic of that yet

Id appreciate any input on what a fair price may be. I'll be posting more pics of it soon as to give a better idea of condition

2blu442

Just to be sure, would you post the casting numbers on the crank? That will help potential buyers confirm that its a 455 and not a 425 crank in a 455 block. John

Vega

No problem, i'll get a pic of those soon. Are the numbers in the same place on the forged cranks as they are on the cast cranks? I was looking for the numbers earlier and all i found was the AC stamping?

2blu442

The numbers are raised rather than stamped into the metal. I think its in the forward most lobe, but am not sure. I may have a picture of the 425 number that may be in the same location. John

Vega

Thanks, i found it just now, it was in the very last lobe. Very hard to make out but i think i finally got a pic of it, its #943? Is that what im looking for? I'll post the pic in a few, have to upload it from my phone

2blu442

I just came in from the garage to look at a 425 crank and your right, I had it backwards thinking it was near the front. I'm on the wiki site right now and the forged 455 crank number should be 400943 so that sounds like you've got the real deal. Congrats! Prior to the economy crashing $600-800 was common. But now I don't know what the market will bear. Maybe some of the other members have ideas on recent prices. Good Luck with your sale! John

Vega

More pics

Thanks John!

Pics are hard to see so i added a few with different lighting/angles. Its easier to see in person numbers 943 are visible

67Olds442X2

I got $450 for the one I had, sold about a year ago. I should add that's what I asked for it by no means that's the going price.

Vega

Good to know, i love your yellow 442 by the way, that things a beast. Id be happy if i got $600 for it. I'm going to put it on craigslist for a bit more than that and see if anyone bites but wanted to post it here and give members first dibs
I'll try to get the crank removed from the shortblock tomorrow, more detailed pics on the way

Vega

Pics
Every journal on this motor is 100% smooth and pristine, no damage, no rough spots, this crank is a cherry

Vega

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And its not really a cherry, its an Oldsmobile crankshaft...

67Olds442X2

It weighs a ton don't it? They're heavier by a few pounds over a cast one.

Vega

I couldnt tell a difference myself, id have to get it on a scale sometime. Ive heard theyre a few pounds heavier, 4 or so seems to be the norm. Itd be a sweet crank to stroke out to 4.5"

69442

Vega,

I'd go $500 plus shipping.

Bob

MDchanic

That's a nice lookin' crank, Vega.

- Eric

Vega

Thanks Eric! The condition surprised me when I got it out. Bob, I just emailed some pics to a potential buyer, if I dont hear back from him you have next dibs

69442

Vega,

Any word on the crank? I have cash!

Thanks, Bob

Vega

Crank sold to 69442! Will be on the road soon, thank you!

69442

Evan,

I got the crankshaft today and it looks great. Nice packaging job. Off to the machine shop to mate the Eagle connecting rods and Icon forged pistons to the crank!

Thanks, Bob