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  • Ron Dill
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    Fuel Injection Value

    I have the opportunity to pick up a 59-60 fuel injection unit (it has the ribbed top) it appears complete and comes with distributor and air cleaner. The unit was on a passenger car drag racer in the early-mid 60s. It was working when removed from the car and has been on a shelf in the garage ever since -- I have not verified part or model numbers and don't know if this unit originally came off a Vette or a passenger car. However, I do expect that the unit needs a complete rebuild and ultimately, I would want to use the item as trading material to get to a correct unit for my '61.

    We have attempted to arrive at a reasonable price but neither I nor the seller have any idea about the market value of the item. Currently we have come to a mutual understanding that he doesn't want to hold me up with an inordinately high price and I don't want to cheat him with a price that is far below market. At the moment, there is still a fair degree of "honor" in the negotiation. So, the question is -- do you guys have a feel for what the going price for the unit would be?

    By the way, the same guy has a set of two 4s that came off a '56 passenger car. The air cleaner is gone but the setup worked when it was removed from the race car. So, same question -- any idea as to what the market value for the 2-4 setup might be?

    Thanks for your help.
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    • Joe L.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • February 1, 1988
      • 43193
      #2
      Re: Fuel Injection Value

      Ron----

      I'm certainly no expert on Rochester FI units, pricewise or otherwise. However, a few years ago I had the opportunity to purchase a complete 1958 FI unit, including distributor but lacking the air cleaner. This unit had been sitting on a shelf for many years and was in excellent condition, appearing almost new. The fellow that had it said that he'd be willing to take $1,200 for it. I told him that I felt that it was worth more, but, even though I had no use for it myself, I'd buy it from him myself for that price. He said that he wanted to get rid of it and had tried to sell it before with no luck. So, I bought it.

      About a week later, I was referred to a guy who was restoring an old 58 Corvette race car. He was looking for an original FI unit. I told him that I had one and that I would sell it to him for $2,500. He bought it sight unseen and insisted that I take the money from him right away so that I couldn't back out of the deal. The next day, we delivered it to him. When he saw it he said that I sold it to him "WAY TOO CHEAP". I was glad he was happy. So was I.

      In fact, that FI unit was the only Corvette part that I've ever sold in my life.
      In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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        • Joe L.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • February 1, 1988
          • 43193
          #3
          Re: Fuel Injection Value

          Ron----

          I'm certainly no expert on Rochester FI units, pricewise or otherwise. However, a few years ago I had the opportunity to purchase a complete 1958 FI unit, including distributor but lacking the air cleaner. This unit had been sitting on a shelf for many years and was in excellent condition, appearing almost new. The fellow that had it said that he'd be willing to take $1,200 for it. I told him that I felt that it was worth more, but, even though I had no use for it myself, I'd buy it from him myself for that price. He said that he wanted to get rid of it and had tried to sell it before with no luck. So, I bought it.

          About a week later, I was referred to a guy who was restoring an old 58 Corvette race car. He was looking for an original FI unit. I told him that I had one and that I would sell it to him for $2,500. He bought it sight unseen and insisted that I take the money from him right away so that I couldn't back out of the deal. The next day, we delivered it to him. When he saw it he said that I sold it to him "WAY TOO CHEAP". I was glad he was happy. So was I.

          In fact, that FI unit was the only Corvette part that I've ever sold in my life.
          In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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            • Rick Gower
              #4
              Re: Fuel Injection Value

              Dear Ron

              For fuel injection value and guidance I would call John DeGregory at 724 832-3786. I have found him to be very honest and his fuel injection units in my opinion are not "over restored". I know in the past he has taken trade ins on correct units for his customers. Give him a call I know you will be happy with his product. He is located in Greensburg, Pennsyvania.
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                • Rick Gower
                  #5
                  Re: Fuel Injection Value

                  Dear Ron

                  For fuel injection value and guidance I would call John DeGregory at 724 832-3786. I have found him to be very honest and his fuel injection units in my opinion are not "over restored". I know in the past he has taken trade ins on correct units for his customers. Give him a call I know you will be happy with his product. He is located in Greensburg, Pennsyvania.
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                    • Bill Clupper
                      #6
                      Re: Fuel Injection Value

                      As the postings have noted, there are lot's of variables in the "value" of an FI unit, not the least of which is if you are buying it "on speculation" that is to trade or resell, vs if you need it for "your car" and the unit just happens to be a perfect match. I would say the advice to call John is good advice, but be sure to get some info from the unit, such as the part number of the unit from the tag on the driver's front dorner of the plenum, the casting number of the baseplate, and the part number of the distributor (and date) from the metal cover over the tach/pump driv gear housing. With this info, he will be ably to give you a ballpark. He advertises regularly in the "driveline" you can pick up his phone number there.
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                        • Bill Clupper
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                          Re: Fuel Injection Value

                          As the postings have noted, there are lot's of variables in the "value" of an FI unit, not the least of which is if you are buying it "on speculation" that is to trade or resell, vs if you need it for "your car" and the unit just happens to be a perfect match. I would say the advice to call John is good advice, but be sure to get some info from the unit, such as the part number of the unit from the tag on the driver's front dorner of the plenum, the casting number of the baseplate, and the part number of the distributor (and date) from the metal cover over the tach/pump driv gear housing. With this info, he will be ably to give you a ballpark. He advertises regularly in the "driveline" you can pick up his phone number there.
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                            • Ron Dill
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                              Re: Fuel Injection Value

                              Thanks for the input guys. I'll call Mr DeGregory as soon as I track down the numbers. Ron NCRS #810
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                                • Ron Dill
                                  #9
                                  Re: Fuel Injection Value

                                  Thanks for the input guys. I'll call Mr DeGregory as soon as I track down the numbers. Ron NCRS #810
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