Looking for a decent 455 complete in NY area

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by STEPHAN LEENSTRA, Oct 17, 2019.

  1. STEPHAN LEENSTRA

    STEPHAN LEENSTRA Well-Known Member

    Looking to put a big block in my '68 GS. Looking for complete 455 somewhat local like NY/NJ/CT/PA area either in running condition or easily freshened up.
     
  2. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    I have a mid-70’s 455,older build,thumper cam,ARP fasteners,polished 04B intake. Ran it earlier this summer then pulled. Now on a stand. It can run as-is,but I think it might need valve seals soon. $1500.00
    Located in Erie,PA
     
  3. STEPHAN LEENSTRA

    STEPHAN LEENSTRA Well-Known Member

    Erie too far - 6 hr drive
     
  4. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    If you don’t find anything,I can ship it.
     
  5. BrunoD

    BrunoD Looking for Fast Eddie

    Hi Stephan,I have heads,block.everything to put one together,just don't have one all together right now.i live on Long Island,NY.I even have a machine shop I can recommend ,they are really good .Bruno.
     
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  6. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    Got these posted, plus a bunch more. Let me know if your interested.
     
  7. STEPHAN LEENSTRA

    STEPHAN LEENSTRA Well-Known Member

    Link or pics missing?
     
  8. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

  9. STEPHAN LEENSTRA

    STEPHAN LEENSTRA Well-Known Member

    Are any of those known running motors?
     
  10. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    They were when they came out, however I would consider them rebuilders as I have had them in storage for many years. Have another 6 or so that I did not post.Fred
     
  11. newyork455

    newyork455 Member

    I have a 1970 Buick Electra for sale. 25,000 on rebuilt motor. Runs excellent. Rebuilt in 2007, stock other than a Poston 118 cam. The rear end is a rare 3:23 posi, 9 3/8th. You can sell rear for 500-1000$. 2,500 for the car.
     
  12. STEPHAN LEENSTRA

    STEPHAN LEENSTRA Well-Known Member

    I take it you don't want to part the car out - and sell just the motor?
     
  13. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    You stated NY/NJ/CT/ OR PA???? A 6hr. drive in PA is too far to pick up a rebuilt good running engine as has been posted.
    AND YOU LIVE IN PA.
    I DON'T UNDERSTAND????
    These 455's are getting very difficult to find in ANY condition never the less running. You must be asleep as you MUST be dreamin'.
     
  14. STEPHAN LEENSTRA

    STEPHAN LEENSTRA Well-Known Member

    Not sure if this is even worth a response - but hey, I'll help you understand.

    I never said I live in PA, I don't live in PA - I live in Orange County, NY - and you can click on my avatar pic and see that. And yes, a 6 hour drive each way (12 hours, plus however much time it would take to check it out and to load it up and all that) is too far. And maybe you don't understand what I meant when I said the "NY/NJ/PA/CT area" - the area where these are all nearest each other - you know, "area".

    Not sure why you felt the need to post like that to me when you're just wrong.

    What is it? - you need to post like this because I don't want to drive 12+ hours for a motor? That's a little rough.

     
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  15. STEPHAN LEENSTRA

    STEPHAN LEENSTRA Well-Known Member

    I found a really good '74 455 still in the car running and also picking up a '68 430 somewhat local to me. Between these two engines I can do something. Thanks everyone who reached out. Not sure how to close the thread.
     
  16. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    My apologies to you Stephan. I should have looked where you were from.

    SORRY. Next time I'll keep my trap shut until I check particulars.

    Tom T.
     

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