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Originally Posted by johnco View Post
when I need an engine/trans I find it's easier to buy an older or wrecked vehicle, pull what I need and sell the rest for scrap. I get entire drivetrain and everything else I could need for less than a junkyard transmission.
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Excellent idea. Try before you buy. In the Chevy world, there are always people ready to buy your engineless car. With lucky timing, you can have your buyer drive it before you pull the engine so they'll feel comfortable paying a bit more than something they know less about.
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