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I am tempted.......


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2460861511

I once bought a Jaguar V-12 engine, for $450, with a bad crank........hoping to do the same thing........coffee table, with a glass top.

Took the engine apart......felt it was still too heavy.......sold it for $800.

It was a good idea, though. Maybe the F engine will be light enough.

Now, what is a fair price for a useless 308 engine?????????????

That is where I am Henry. How much is it worth? Not very much in the condition it is in. But it would make an awesome table.


Maybe JR has some old useless Fcar parts I can get out of his shop.

I guess it is worth what you would pay for it!!!!!!!

I would be curious to see what JRV has to say about this. Can't the heads be repaired.......how much is a rebuilt 308 head worth? Can the block cracks be welded?

Aren't good, used, 308 engines going for about $5K?

Henry,

All good questions for JR.

JL

Jeremy,

I remember you telling me about something similar to this idea on eBay. I think it would pretty cool. Now if it matches the rest of the house...that's a different story. But definitely a very cool display piece no matter what.

Cheers

I believe there was a 328 engine that was
already done as a coffe table on e-bay a
few months back.
It had overheated or something.
If my memory is right it was at like $1600 or so.

Jeremy,

when it comes to furniture it's usually better to let the wife have the final decision....

Regards, JRV

What is this "wife' thing you are referring to???

If your car is running fine, is this option required???

Hey Alan,

you're the exception buddy, with crankshaft lamps and connecting rod candle holders and that cool gas pump hat/coat rack.......