Topic: Whats it worth C8AE s code intake

[76CobraII]

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I am trying to help my engine builder sell this intake. He is like a grandfather to me and I would like to get him what its worth. It is an original 4 barrel intake manifold. It has the s on it and the number is C8AE. It has the original blue paint which is chipped and a little rusty. I can post pics tomorrow. What should I ask for it?
Thanks,
Chris

[Bob Gaines]

Sorry if I am breaking forum rules. Please remove if I am
I am trying to help my engine builder sell this intake. He is like a grandfather to me and I would like to get him what its worth. It is an original 4 barrel intake manifold. It has the s on it and the number is C8AE. It has the original blue paint which is chipped and a little rusty. I can post pics tomorrow. What should I ask for it?
Thanks,
Chris

In years past it was not uncommon to find some of the 390 cast iron intakes propped up beside the trash can after a car show swap meet was over . The seller didn't want to carry the heavy part home. In today's world with people trying to restore cars back to stock original there are people looking for them . The problem is shipping cost and also packaging for shipment . Cast iron corners and edges can get broken if dropped rendering the part useless. Typically a wooden crate is the most cost effective way but is labor intensive . I would post a ad in the for sale section with a price of 150.00 or best offer .That is just my opinion others may have a different one. You will have to decide about the crate issue ahead of time . If you post for pick up only you will limit the possible buyers tremulously . I sincerely wish you the best of luck getting the item sold. 

[jwc66k]

In years past it was not uncommon to find some of the 390 cast iron intakes propped up beside the trash can after a car show swap meet was over . The seller didn't want to carry the heavy part home.

The same can be said for 289 cast iron and steel parts. I picked up 4 sets of heads and a crank at a swap meet that no one wanted. That was over 20 years ago. I gave away one set of heads last year. Nobody wants 67-68 smog heads.
Jim

[krelboyne]

Price has gone up on those FE intakes. They used to be worth $1 per lb.