Estimated value of 1964-426 street wedge.

[64SF]

Approximate value of 64 426 (not Hemi). Am told it’s rebuildable...only reason considering is it’s a 64 production era for my 64 Sport Fury. Thx.

 

[Darter6]

It's really up to you and what you want to pay. IF it has never been apart and is all there from air cleaner to oil pan I could see paying about $1000 or a few hundred more depending on how bad you want it. Things like the original chrome air cleaner housing + the chrome factory valve covers is a plus if you want originality. Same goes for the original carb and intake. Other than things that you can see a RB is a RB. Once it's in the car only you will know for sure.Just sayin'.

 

[Lefty71]

I agree with Darter6 on this one, and I think his valuation is spot on. Hughes Engines and almost all others call this an obsolete engine (361-413-426w), but if originality really works for you, or if you are like me, and hate to see a 440, or a 400 in everything, just because it was easier to find them, then go for it. I love to see the right engine in the right car, and your SportFury is the right car. Ask me how I know. HTH, Lefty71

 

[andyf]

Up to you what you want to pay. I'd like to find a 1965 426W block for my '65 Coronet. If someone had a nice clean block I'd pay $500 for it. I might even pay more than that if it was really nice. I don't need the correct year for my car since I'm not trying to restore it but if a block came along I'd grab it if the price was in my range. I do have a 1966 426W that I keep around just for the heck of it but it isn't the correct year for my car so I'd swap it for a '65 block if I had the chance.

 

[Darter6]

I'm with you Lefty, I sold off a 500'' stroker to put a 361 in my 63. Just because.

 

[PRND21]

Earlier this year I sold a bare 64 426 block that needed sleeved for $500. 426 wedge blocks are pretty scarce. The problem with them, like 413s, is that no company makes off the shelf pistons for them. You’ll need custom made slugs unless you want stock type cast pistons.

 

[wyrmrider]

Where do you even find stock cast slugs that are not "destroked"
you want those closed chamber heads to work right you have to keep some quench
If you are not doing a matching number restore 440 with a TQ makes the most sense
or an original carb and manifold if it does not cost a fortune

 

[Lefty71]

Where do you even find stock cast slugs that are not "destroked"

I was ready to try hemi rods, then shave the pistons to get back to the proper quench, then I lucked into a set of NOS Jahns forged flat tops, which saved the day. You never seem to find exactly what you need exactly when you need, but sometimes you luck out.....

 

[wyrmrider]

good for you
I've used those Hemi Rods and they are HEAVY that plus a HEAVY TRW piston well open up the wallet for a balance job
what's the ch on the Jahns? did they come with the clearance info?

 

[Lefty71]

what's the ch on the Jahns? did they come with the clearance info?

They came with very little info. All those parts are at the machine shop (a little past arms reach). I'll plan to post more info including the comp hgt and other details about them and that 426 wedge build late this fall, maybe into winter if its mild enough. Lefty71

 

[wyrmrider]

If you do not have the place to make the measurement on the piston and the measurement I'd start a new special thread
I can ask down at the shop if no one responds I sure do not remember- do know Fordgetrue

 

[Lefty71]

If you do not have the place to make the measurement on the piston

I have everything I need to measure, except the parts aren't here right now.... I'll start a thread soon, thx Lefty71