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38 Conv · 02-24-2016, 01:24 PM

Thinking of selling my 49-53 Ford flat head engine all redone stock, built local -- looking for market value what it is worth--- send email address for pictures-- if interested---Thanks

WestCoast · 02-24-2016, 02:24 PM

$3500 to $4500, depending on what type of after market parts on it, manifold, heads, carbs, water pumps, oil pump

Tim Ayers · 02-24-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WestCoast

$3500 to $4500, depending on what type of after market parts on it, manifold, heads, carbs, water pumps, oil pump

I really think that's on the high side. That's what it cost to build. Sadly, that doesn't directly translate to a sale price.

Too many factors and a lot of trust goes into buying a done motor off a private seller.

Plus, many folks would want to put some performance parts in while they are doing a complete rebuild.

I wish you a lot of luck, but don't expect a dollar for dollar return on the sale.

tubman · 02-24-2016, 04:27 PM

To me, a lot would depend on the receipts, etc. that would come with the engine; less documentation, less money.

1952henry · 02-24-2016, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

To me, a lot would depend on the receipts, etc. that would come with the engine; less documentation, less money.

I'm on the same page. Having paperwork beats word of mouth. Too many people burned on "rebuilds" that didn't amount to more than a rattle can overhaul.

CSArno · 02-24-2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WestCoast

$3500 to $4500, depending on what type of after market parts on it, manifold, heads, carbs, water pumps, oil pump

For that kind of money, l'll have one rebuilt myself and know what went into it exactly.

rotorwrench · 02-25-2016, 10:30 AM

Most of us DIY guys want to know first hand what everything looks like in there so we tend to stick with rebuilding engines on our own with the aid of a decent machine shop. It is expensive enough as it is. Warranty on a high dollar rebuild is what I call an "Out of Sight Warranty". Out of sight, out of warranty. If a person pays the big bucks and has problems with it, they are going to be very unhappy.

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38 Conv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 594	1949-53 Ford REDONE flathead engine market value Thinking of selling my 49-53 Ford flat head engine all redone stock, built local -- looking for market value what it is worth--- send email address for pictures-- if interested---Thanks Last edited by 38 Conv; 02-26-2016 at 07:50 AM.

02-24-2016, 02:24 PM	#2
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Market price for a REDONE 49-53 Ford flathead $3500 to $4500, depending on what type of after market parts on it, manifold, heads, carbs, water pumps, oil pump

02-24-2016, 04:27 PM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: Market price for a REDONE 49-53 Ford flathead To me, a lot would depend on the receipts, etc. that would come with the engine; less documentation, less money.

02-25-2016, 10:30 AM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Market price for a REDONE 49-53 Ford flathead Most of us DIY guys want to know first hand what everything looks like in there so we tend to stick with rebuilding engines on our own with the aid of a decent machine shop. It is expensive enough as it is. Warranty on a high dollar rebuild is what I call an "Out of Sight Warranty". Out of sight, out of warranty. If a person pays the big bucks and has problems with it, they are going to be very unhappy.