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Post by sc397 on Aug 1, 2019 15:31:31 GMT -8
A Jeep fellow wanted me to price out a rebuild for him so, I did. I sent him spread sheets of the last 3 360's that I built. In round figures they run about $4,200.00. Included, is $700.00 or $800.00 cost for my labor depending, and the parts and machining cost what they cost. He had sticker shock and is shying away. I asked him why, in so many words. He came back with he was comparing costs with a BlowJob's basic rebuild. A basic short block rebuild at $2,300.00. So I went through my spread sheet and took out everything that is not included in the BJ build. I got within $300.00 when I took all of the stuff out. I also mentioned that they don't start the engine and brake it in either. Check out how much they charge for a core if you don't have one. I bet that they have never sold one at the $2,300. It will be interesting to read his response after he looks over the spread sheet. www.bjsoffroad.com/Remanufactured-Long-Block-AMC-360-1972-1991_p_1655.html
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Post by 69Rebel on Aug 1, 2019 15:40:56 GMT -8
Ain't nuthin' gettin' cheaper. Especially rebuilding obsolete engines.
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Post by Captain Awesome on Aug 1, 2019 17:57:13 GMT -8
oh Man, a reman. That reads .060 piston in one hole, .030 in another, the rest stock but loose. Bearing clearance all over the place.... Just to start
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Post by Captain Awesome on Aug 1, 2019 18:12:04 GMT -8
$600 for a core. No wonder everyone around here wants that much as well.
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Post by spud on Aug 2, 2019 8:01:18 GMT -8
Ok so heres a truely unbelievable spud story. I rebuilt a 360. Minimal deal, bored a block, polished a crank, new pistons rings bearings had the heads (71s) reworked with new guides and a valvejob, new springs, comp cam kit, good timing chain, oil pump the usual. Basic near stock trying to do it cheap but well. So i painted it up all bitchen and it has sat a while collectin dust while i built a 4.0 , which isthe same type of overhaul, then bought ricks 304, all this intent to repower my green javelin. So i got a guy wanting to buy it. Im not too keen on selling it honestly. He says how much. I say make offer. He dont know wants a price. I show my hand and tell him i have 1700 in parts and machining invested. He says fine 1700 it is. 😳!!! No shit. I say uhh no. What about labor? What about the manifold, distributer, pulleys, core engine. Oil pan, sealants and shit, LABOR, you know all the fucking shit i didnt go outa pocket on? Hes like if you didnt pay for all that why should i? He thinks 1700 is the money i want for it and cant get it out of his head now. He thinks its unreasonable i try and BREAK EVEN, let alone make 2$ on the deal. I offered it to him for 2000 and a good core, but i keep the manifold, ignition and accesories... hell no. Im like fine build your own. See for yourself. Go hit craigslist and find a winner for 5$
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Post by Captain Awesome on Aug 2, 2019 9:45:37 GMT -8
Most ASSume everyone needs money bad, cause they don't work, do drugs, or are shit with managing money.
I had a dick his me today for a brand new Gay&N filter lid. $73+ tax out of Scummit. I have it listed for $40, cash and carry. He asks, "will you take 30 shipped"
LMAO I'd charge $30+++++ just to ship. I don't live in a faggot town. I gotta drive to town, and waste 2 hours. Cheap welfare shop[ rate of 50 an hr, he's at 100 bux.
40 is a fucking steal and he should kiss my ass for it. Go buy from Scunnit, dickbag. Or do without.
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Post by Captain Awesome on Aug 2, 2019 10:01:42 GMT -8
I paid 25+ tax for it, so about 27 bux at 7-7.5% tax, off the junk table. Then Scummit is 36 miles away, which is about $12 in gas. So I'm not really making anything. Just wanting to break even. Then someone can save $40 from buying from the store. If not, I'll put it on a Salad bowl!
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Post by spud on Aug 2, 2019 10:35:30 GMT -8
I take the blame for my situation. How i should have done it is more like this- Q- hey spud, your a dumbass. So you wanna sell that rebuilt 360? Correct answer- well no, but since you are such a flippin awesome guy, i will loose my ass and sell it for a loss. How about 5500 bux? Expected jew ploy answer hell no! Thats a ripoff. I can buy one off the internet for 3500! My response. Ok have fun with that. Jew response. Ok so i will give you 3000 and you have to warrantee it forever even if i race it in the baja 25,000. My response- ok its yours for 6500 plus a core. 7500 if your core is the rusted solid scrapmetal i would expect from a jew putz like you. His response would likely be- ok so i give you 650 bux , you install and tune it, and if ANYTHING ever goes wrong your paying for EVERYTHING i ask for. My response would be something like- stand right here while i do all that. My wife will be here to blow you in 30 seconds. And then i go inside and forget about it all.
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