Originally Posted by white_n_slow
What I'm asking is whether or not $1000 is a fair price. If its a good deal, I shouldn't pass it up, because regardless, I know I'll need that block.
Purely speaking of the money issue, $1000 is a fair price. You might want to make sure it's all clear and on the up and up though. You can contact your local Police Department and run the VIN#/Engine Block# and they will check it in the Stolen Vehicle System and Automated Property System to see if it's stolen or not.
If you are confident it's not, then go for it. The last thing you'd want though is a nice, finished, engine.... and have it turn out to be stolen so you don't get to keep it anyway, you know?