440 Magnum 6 Pack cut away engine with stand

[derplumb1]

Does anyone know what this is worth?

[Alaskan_TA]

No clue on value, but it is an awesome find!

Do you have any more photos of it?

[Alaskan_TA]

These were typically used for traveling displays, auto shows etc.

426 Hemi version with caption at http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/Showpiece%20in%20Kentucky%20-%20Cutaway%20Hemi.jpg

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Does anyone know what this is worth?

I'll give you fo-fiddy.

[F8-4life]

Damn that is cool.
What do you think its worth?

[BrianShaughnessy]

Know somebody with a museum?   Whatever they're willing to pay...        

Otherwise...  I'd imagine the intake and carbs are good for a few $$$.     The rest is whatever used parts bring      The block and 1 head is scrap.

[odcics2]

2-3 grand, restored.
As is, a grand maybe.

Sorry for the typo yesterday...

[tan top]

 


hello & welcome

   only ever seen a cut away  HEMI , heard Chrysler had  a cut away of all of their engine range  , how true I don't know ,  never seen a 440 or any others till now  

[odcics2]

Look up old auto shows on the 'net.
MoPar had a bunch of cutaways all through the 60s.
They were more common than you think!

[6pkrtse]

Very cool find. We actually make them here all of the time for GM, Ford & Chrysler etc with functional 12V motors to keep them turning over at the Auto Shows, SEMA, etc. Too bad they are all newer LS & Mod Motor/Coyote junk though.

[tan top]

Look up old auto shows on the 'net.
MoPar had a bunch of cutaways all through the 60s.
They were more common than you think!

good idea , never  thought of doing that 

[DixieRestoParts]

I recommend you post that in the WIW section on Moparts. I believe there are a couple of big time memorabilia collectors over there that can give you a pretty good idea. I'm no expert, but I think it's worth north of $10K as a collectible once restored.

[hemi-hampton]

Very cool find. We actually make them here all of the time for GM, Ford & Chrysler etc with functional 12V motors to keep them turning over at the Auto Shows, SEMA, etc. Too bad they are all newer LS & Mod Motor/Coyote junk though.

Curious, who's We & where's Here?  LEON.

[A12 Superbee]

If it's Bubba's home version of a cut down then it's worth very little, whatever the salvageable parts are worth. As a functioning/rotating display if it could be done, then maybe a little more than the parts.

If it's a genuine Chrysler made cut down display for advertising/display at car shows in the 60's and 70's with provenance, then it's worth several thousand, maybe around $5-7K US but definitely not silly money like double figures.

[resq302]

I don't ever recall Chrysler having a perfectly squared cut away like that.  I mean, whats to hold the pistons in place?

[Rolling_Thunder]

I saw a blue flame Corvette engine as a factory cutaway like that - went for $8,500

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I saw a blue flame Corvette engine as a factory cutaway like that - went for $8,500

Was it at a Tupperware party?

[odcics2]

According to MCG, a deal was cut early on to sell to Tim Wellborn, even though others made higher offers.

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Yup, going to be fully restored here shortly.





Ryan

[Alaskan_TA]

It looks perfectly awesome just as it is.

[440]

I think you have a vacuum leak

[moparstuart]

new meaning to windowed block

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

It's not bad, but it's got some rough edges and doesn't spin anymore.  So Tim wants it to be like the other ones he has, fully restored and fully operational. 

[resq302]

so how does the half open pistons stay in place without falling out when its moving?

[Alaskan_TA]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E6IfdUJn6s



If I remember right, the engine actually spins on the central vertical shaft, not the internals.

Still sad if all the original paint & patina goes away.

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

It's been messed with in the past, so it isn't completely original.  And the actual pistons go up and down.  Well, the Hemi ones Tim has do rotate.  I do not know how they keep things all together.  There is a small electric motor in the starter usually to make the whole thing move.  I have a video somewhere of the SS Hemi one he has rotating I will try to dig up.

[resq302]

I thought it not only spun around but also had the internals move too.

[odcics2]

It looks perfectly awesome just as it is.

Would be nice kept as a survivor. 
If restored, it joins the ranks of all the other restored examples in existence!

[Ghoste]

I thought it not only spun around but also had the internals move too.

That was always my understanding.  The Hemi ones I have seen did both.

[1969 R/T SE]

that motors sitting in the wellborn museum. I believed I heard the gentleman say wellborn paid 9,000$ for it could be wrong. 

[Ghoste]

Its in a good home for sure.

[INTMD8]

so how does the half open pistons stay in place without falling out when its moving?

I would think if they didn't actually take half of the cylinder off the side (remove say 40%?) that would be enough to keep the pistons hooked in the bore.  Just a guess.

Agreed on leaving it as-is, way cooler than restored. Even if not original now, still has a nice patina which gives it a feel of authenticity.

[v21hemicharger]

Plymouth 440-6 just sold for $180,000

[odcics2]

Does anyone know what this is worth?

Apparently, a lot.   $100,000. perhaps, based on the Juliano engine that just sold today.   

[Ghoste]

Wow! 

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

The 440-6 at Wellborns is still untouched.  And might remain that way for the foreseeable future.

[Alaskan_TA]

That is GREAT news.