basscaster Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) I recently acquired a massive collection of NOS chevy parts, along with a few engines. I have a 1935 Chevrolet engine, as pictured, for sale. I was told by the seller that it has 34,000 miles on it. Gonna need an overhaul Send any questions and I will do my best to get them answered for you. The engine is located near Bonham, Texas, about 90 minutes northeast of Dallas. Pickup only, I cant ship it. $500 or best offer. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bonham,+TX+75418/@33.2375958,-98.3089165,7z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x864b9c3741731875:0x58f2783533fe5215!8m2!3d33.5773275!4d-96.1783111 Edited December 27, 2017 by basscaster price drop, adjused to fair market value, according to several appraisers (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35Joe Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Your price is high for me. I passed one up recently that was in good running condition for $200. Needing a rebuild and shipping, I can offer $100. I am in need of a late 35 spare engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscaster Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 I paid more than that for it, I could go down to $500. heck it may run, I am assuming it needs an overhaul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Unfortunately there is not much of a market for Chevy 'stovebolt' engines as so many have been pulled out and replaced with SBC's Body parts are exactly the opposite. I used to have a Chevy pre-war parts business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscaster Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 believe it or not, I had an offer for $700 on this, but he decided to buy my other engine for $500, so maybe the market has shifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscaster Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 price dropped to $450 obo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I don’t think the market has shifted, it’s just a small one. The guy who must have that engine is out there somewhere, but finding that person isn’t easy. If you can sit on it for a while, even years, you could get $700. It you are in a hurry to sell, then you won’t get much at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Well maybe I’m wrong but this engine is complete with manifolds, carb, distributor, fuel pump, starter, bell housing, and transmission and I think $450 is a damn good price. If it doesn’t need any rebuilding, it’s a virtual drop in. Easy to test run too the way it Is. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscaster Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 The whole thing - I agree. The man who previously owned it is a former GM man, and his collection of vintage parts is as good as Ive ever seen, as well as his cars and taste. He kept good stuff. My understanding is that it is a drop in. This is not junk. I may keep it, probably will. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I personally purchased a 31 stovebolt for $500 that had a lot less extra parts than your motor and was more than happy to get it. It does run perfectly but needs full cosmetic restoration. There are fewer and fewer 31’s out there because of cracked heads making them unserviceable. Even just a good 31’ head can run $350-500 depending on its condition. I would try posting your engine on the VCCA or at least in the Chevy section here on the AACA. You will eventually find someone who will know its worth. A while back i purchased a 28’ Chevy engine connected to a cord wood saw. The engine ran perfectly and was on a frame much like an engine stand for running as it was part of the whole cord wood saw setup. I offered it for sale for $500 and had many tell me I was asking way too much but I felt the motor ran way to good to sell it cheaper . About a month went by and a guy contacted me saying he had heard I had an original, unrestored, great running engine. He then offered me a $1000 if I was willing to do a compression check, a water jacket pressure test, and deliver it to a trucking terminal. Everything was easy to do, I got $1000 for an engine I asked $500 for, and everyone told me I wanted too much for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 There even appears to be a OEM electro-lock w/ coil on that engine. Last I knew, if that’s working and you have the key, could be worth close to half your asking price. But, I could be wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 You could try to start it and see how it runs. It's shouldn't be that hard to hook up a battery and an extra wire or two for the ignition. I've done it before with another type of engine so I could see if I could drop it in after a successful test run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35Joe Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The problem is the shipping/freight cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscaster Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Pick up only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 If the engine gets put on a pallet and taken to a trucking terminal with the engine located in the middle of the country, it won't cost more than $200-350 depending or where it's going. I ship motors like this all the time. It will need to be strapped down and be no longer than 48" to fit on a standard pallet. I put some wood blocking on the pallet to stand the motor upright then either strap it or bolt it down. Might have to pull the bell housing to make the 48" though. If you don't want to try and ship it, you most likely won't sell it. I had a 28' Chevy motor that ran like a clock and I was asking $500 here in MA for it. A guy called me and asked me if I was willing to pull a compression test and a low pressure water test on the motor, plus take it to a terminal. He offered me $1000 and he would pay the shipping. That motor went from MA to Wisconsin for $236. So a drop in motor cost him $1,236 (he wanted an original looking motor so he didn't even paint it) ! Try and rebuild a motor these days and you'll find they're running about $1,500 per cylinder and up especially if they are pre-war babbitt engines. I just finished one and am currently doing a 31' 194 Chevy 6 right now. I don't understand why so many are so unwilling to pay for such an important part of a vehicle even when they need it. I'm seeing a lot of this recently with car guys being super stingy/cheap when buying yet when selling, offering you gold and expect gold prices. I am always willing to pay the money for a correct, good part. I end up way ahead of those who don't. I know guys who are still looking for a deal for a part that holds them up from enjoying their car for months and years. What the hell is good is it? We can all drop dead tomorrow and not enjoying a car because I didn't want to pay $350 to ship an engine does not make sense to me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscaster Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Well put, thank you. Agree, I will consider palletizing this for shipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35Joe Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I sent you a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35 three window Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Is this still for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Pene Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hi I am interested in 1935 chevy motor do you still have it ? My name is Randy my cell# 7602712508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I have one I bought as a spare for a restoration. Going to pull the plugs, do a compression test and run it. It supposedly ran good when it was pulled. It is complete with manifold and trans bell housing. I will pull parts to ship. I’ll need a couple weeks to check it out an crate it. Where do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Pene Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Is the 1935 motor still for Sale ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Whitford Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I was wondering about the 35motor for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Whitford Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I was wondering if the 34k miles 35motor is still for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 least expensive way to ship- Fastenal stand by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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