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1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 6/30/10 7:39pm Message 1 of 10
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indy, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 2 corvette engines. 1965 396/425, 1970 LT1 complete with carb
I am the owner of a true 1970 370hp 350 and i was looking to see the estimated value of the engine. The engine is stock for the exception of being bored .30 over and headers. I also have the original carburetor but its not currently on the engine. The engine runs fine and still has great power!
Here are the numbers:
Block:3970010
Block front pad: 70s416957 v0706ctk

The carb numbers are:
list-4555
3972121
903

Pics are from my phone so they arn't the greatest. The nova has been sitting in a garage waiting to be restored since the mid 80s so everything is a bit dusty.







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1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/1/10 8:13am Message 2 of 10
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
The ctk code indicates an LT1 with transistor ignition.  That is the correct carb code.  It is being reproduced for about $350, so your has a little value.  The heads should be casting number 3927186.  If you have the correct TI ignition, it is worth $500.00. 

That is a very common block casting number, and to use it in another Corvette, the block would need to be decked and new numbers stamped.  The fact that it has been bored is a big negative.

It is probably best to sell the heads and intake and carb separately, but I wouldn't expect to get a lot of money for a complete engine.

Larry



1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/1/10 4:53pm Message 3 of 10
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indy, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 2 corvette engines. 1965 396/425, 1970 LT1 complete with carb
Thanks for the info. I know the 010 block was VERY common and was used in many applications.


1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/1/10 8:19pm Message 4 of 10
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
If you get ready to sell it as a complete engine, let me know. One of my friends is looking for one for his Vette. We are in South Carolina.
 
Scott



1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/1/10 10:57pm Message 5 of 10
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indy, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 2 corvette engines. 1965 396/425, 1970 LT1 complete with carb
shoot me a pm with an offer and we can talk!


1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/2/10 8:17am Message 6 of 10
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Vette(s): 68 427/435 Red/Black coupe, 69 350/350 AC Black/Black/black convertible, 69 427/390 AC Black/Red coupe, 69 427/400 AC Black/Black coupe, 69 427/390 AC Red/Red/white convertible, 71 LT-1 350/330 Red/Blk/Blk.

Do you know where the car is that originally had this engine?  If so, can you provide that information.  I would be interested in reuniting the two.  Thanks, Greg 314-486-7127 or zigzakvettes@netscape.net




1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/2/10 12:36pm Message 7 of 10
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indy, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 2 corvette engines. 1965 396/425, 1970 LT1 complete with carb
well from what i have heard the car was cut up and turned into a race car back in 1970 or 71... So who knows what happened to it.
abujimbob2010-07-02 12:45:02


1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/4/10 8:46am Message 8 of 10
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Vette(s): 1970 White L-46 Air Roadster, 1971 White LT1 Coupe, 1971 Red Auto Air Coupe, 383 stroker, 430 HP, 2002 Millennium Yellow Auto Coupe
Keep in mind the carb is worth more than the engine, quite a bit more in fact.



1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/5/10 10:05am Message 9 of 10
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
A brand new 3972121 carb is now being offered for about $600.00.  That makes a used one worth a couple hundred, at most.  The new one is virtually identical to the original.

Larry



1970 LT1 Value?

Posted: 7/6/10 8:08am Message 10 of 10
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I do agree....but to have a correct date matching carb for NCRS is quite another thing entirely, and the '70 model year was very low production. MikeMc712010-07-06 08:10:43



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