The $500 sounds generous to me.

I have in the past from time to time offered more than I thought things were worth out of politeness. I always seem to regret it.

The 380/sbc is not worth pulling home except perhaps for trim parts.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.