What's a good price for a rebuildable core ,short block 68 olds 455?
Also need to know what a good price for rebuildable "C" heads for a 68 olds 455? Thanks to all your help.

 

Here in Nothern VA, I've been snapping up any 455 long blocks I can find for under $250. I end up getting about one every year or so. Got a complete 1968 455 short block at Carlisle a couple of years ago for $50.

 

So anything over $250, is not worth it right?

 

Well, to me that's all a core would be worth (and frankly I'd rather pay less). What it's worth to you is a function of how badly you need it and how long you're willing to look for a good deal. This is why I've been picking them up when I see them - I've got a pile in the barn for a rainy day.

 

If your on the west coast. I have a bunch also.

Gene

 

For me, it depends on the condition of the junk.

I won't give over $150 for a complete unknown core Olds 455 nowadays.
Most of them are either abused or rusted to hell around here. There's no such thing as buying one from a little old lady anymore.
You either get one from a clown that "souped it up" with incorrect parts, or from a DONK kid that drove it until it started knocking.

99% of the farm boys are Chevy guys, and leave the Olds lumps to rot in the back field, or in a muddy corner of the barn where the racoons drink.

 

Thanks guys appreciate all the advice .

 

I paid $300 for a complete 455 (oil pan to carburetor) with a TH 400. The engine turned over with a wrench after sitting in a shed for numerous months. I rebuilt it and it is running like a champ now.