Question about 383 blocks

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I found a 383 block here the other day.  It's a bare block with main caps, has a 1962 casting date, and is from a 63 Chrysler.  I thought I heard once that the early 383's are hard to find and won't bolt up to the later 60's 727.  I guess my question is are the early 383's worth anything and if so how much? 

[694spdRT]

I found a 383 block here the other day.  It's a bare block with main caps, has a 1962 casting date, and is from a 63 Chrysler.  I thought I heard once that the early 383's are hard to find and won't bolt up to the later 60's 727.  I guess my question is are the early 383's worth anything and if so how much? 

The early RB 383 is hard to find. I think that was only available in 1959 and it was called the Golden Lion. They are not worth much to me but, assuming it will clean up good maybe $100 if I needed a date coded one for some reason.

I bought a quite a few complete big blocks over the last 10 years and never paid more than $150...and that was for a running '68 383 HP and tranny.

[John_Kunkel]

The only early big blocks that won't bolt to a 727 are the '61 and earlier with the extended 8-bolt crank flange. Replacing the crank in these motors with a '62 or later crank will make them capable of accepting a 727.

All '62 and later V8 motors can be bolted to a 727 without any modifications.

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Thanks.

[cudaken]

 Fuuny to see a RB 383 pop up after I justed posted I normaly don't talk about them. Far as the cranks, just learned something I will never use.

                               Cuda Ken

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