78 z28 shell-should i buy?
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hi, im nick. im looking into buying a 78 z28 with no engine. im not sure if it has a transmission, im waiting for more info and pics. the guy wants 500 for it. is this a good price? im 17, and thought this would be a good project car to work on. ill post pics when i get them.
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Well she looks like a project alright but for 5 bills I don't think you'd be get'n hurt.
There's that much in parts there at least.
Are you sure it's a Z28? not that it matters a lot for that price but it would add some value overall.
There's that much in parts there at least.
Are you sure it's a Z28? not that it matters a lot for that price but it would add some value overall.
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im not sure, thats what he said. is there a way to tell by the vin number or anything if its a z28 or not?
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that is not a z28 it is a rs z28 had vents in fenders and different hood,rs came with the two tone paint.Not trying to knock that car but i will sell you a 77 lt completely restored for 3500.pearl white with black interior cragger ss rims you interested i can send you pictures.
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Wow, you have a real weird mixed breed there. That is NOT a Chevy engine, it's an Oldsmobile. It could be a 350, it could be a 455. Chevy engines had small block/big block designations. But Pontiac and Olds each had their own version of a same size block (damn big), even though the displacements can be way different. I guess the seller doesn't know what he has?
Look here: Oldsmobile Engine
Look here: Oldsmobile Engine
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that is not a z28 it is a rs z28 had vents in fenders and different hood,rs came with the two tone paint.Not trying to knock that car but i will sell you a 77 lt completely restored for 3500.pearl white with black interior cragger ss rims you interested i can send you pictures.
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Wow, you have a real weird mixed breed there. That is NOT a Chevy engine, it's an Oldsmobile. It could be a 350, it could be a 455. Chevy engines had small block/big block designations. But Pontiac and Olds each had their own version of a same size block (damn big), even though the displacements can be way different. I guess the seller doesn't know what he has?
Look here: Oldsmobile Engine
Look here: Oldsmobile Engine
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I should clarify my last statement. I accidentally lumped the Olds and Pontiac together about the block sizes. Olds engines are big and small block, but at a quick glance they look similar. Whereas a big and small block Chevy looks quite different.
Here's some engine number info: http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...s-engines.html
Here's some engine number info: http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...s-engines.html
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Wow, you have a real weird mixed breed there. That is NOT a Chevy engine, it's an Oldsmobile. It could be a 350, it could be a 455. Chevy engines had small block/big block designations. But Pontiac and Olds each had their own version of a same size block (damn big), even though the displacements can be way different. I guess the seller doesn't know what he has?
Look here: Oldsmobile Engine
Look here: Oldsmobile Engine
Good eye,didn't catch that the first go round.
I'll bet someone pulled one of those Olds 403's out of a late 70's Pontiac TransAm,tranny and all for a transplant into the Camaro.
Simple swap if you have a donor car.
That would also explain where the 400 turbo came from.
Last edited by Y2K; 06-28-2009 at 01:24 AM.