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G'day all, anyone know what a 179 HP engine would be worth, i've been offered a rusted out EH wagon for $500 but the mechanicals are the only thing not stuffed, It's supposed to have a HP engine in it though, also i need an EH sway bar which i expect is going to cost around a $100 so i was thinking maybe it might be worth getting then sell the engine to get my dough back.
  Pedro

Petrol, engine probably worth the $500 if it is a good runner, but 3.55 diff is also worth $100 IMHO

Ken

It would be even easier to ignore that one and have a coldie

If you get it for next to nothing worth wrecking.

EH parts are expensive even if you think its shagged. theres always hinges clips ect you will make ya money back..

Good w/mtr 100bucks ,good s/columb [box]250.
Good score! 8)

Thanks guys, looks like i could be buying it then i've just got to get the bonnet open and check to make sure it really is a HP engine, by the look of the rest of the car i doubt it's going to be a runner though.
    Pedro

Hey Pedro
 
If all turns out fine, Could be interested in the motor for my workmates EH van. Getting it to Newcastle could be a problem, let us know how you go.

Andy.

G'day Andy, not sure what i'm going to do with it yet i've been tossing around the idea of keeping it for another project, have to see how my finances go first, i'll let you know.
  Pedro

Well i ended up buying it, just shows how much times have changed, a few years ago i wouldn't have even looked at something like this let alone pay $500 for it.

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk227/Pedrosme/SAM_0391.jpg) ($2)

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   Pedro

That'll polish out  :D :D :D

Pete was right, you'll get your money back easily in parts.


Regards, Martyn

The gutter moulds should get good cash
Steering wheel should bring over $100 if its not too cracked
Steering column
Headlight buckets and surrounds people are using on earlly dodges and chevs ect hot rods
Front overiders 1 looks rusty the other may be ok they bring good money
Tailgate lock assembly
tailgate handle


Also i have a Mint set of those rear wind deflectors i found in the shed.. ;D

Speechless....and veeeery jealous  :-X.....yours has more rust than my Fe  :D

I'm a bit of a steptoe & son. I keep saying to myself, they don't make them anymore. A few bits saved before the trip to china.

Thanks Pedro
Restoring her hasn't crossed your mind has it. ;D ;D ;D

lets have a competition who can start with the crappiest project, i reckon jamie had a worse one remember. he might sell it to ya pedro as a "suitable for restoration by a crazy dude or dudette".

 :o :o Not me, I'm not into EH's and i think it may be a little too far gone you never know though EH wagons are getting pretty scarce now somebody might want to take it on, maybe i should sell it to Deano he likes taking on really rusty cars ;)
Thanks again for all the advice and tips guys.
   Pedro

Carefully get that 179 badge off the tail gate, have a look at what the side strips go for on ebay, especially if theyre in reasonable nick. The special badges too. A 179, goes for HP blocks as well, is not worth any more than any other red motor, unless it is a good runner.

Colin.

I remember once you said you weren't into blokes either.....then popped up this hunky guy......Maybe your secretly into EH's but just haven't come out yet!  :D :D :D