<VV> Crate engine

[hank kaczmarek]

Gary---I heard that story that they were used for filler in the floor in 
Plant 4 (VEGA) line at Chevy Tonawanda.  My brother says that before they 
started tearing the building down, they scanned the floor in there and it's 
just re-bar.  No "Engines used for filler".

HANK

-----Original Message----- 
From: Gary Swiatowy via VirtualVairs
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 9:19 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re:  Crate engine


Crate engine:

This would have been a GM "service" replacement available to dealers for
either warranty work, or purchase by customer.

What is it worth?
To me, likely less than a current rebuild. Depending on which motor it is.

GM scrapped a lot of these when the Corvair got old enough where they were
not "required" to stock them.

Legend has it that many were dumped into a pit as filler and concrete poured
over them to clear space. A floor was needed for a new engine line, and many
old service motors were used as filler.

A unique piece of history, but old. Dried out gaskets, might be seized, how
good would it be after all these years without a freshening up.

But then again, there are likely those out there who would pay stupid money
for it just to have it.

Gary Swiatowy

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