Date coded side oiler blocks, 65/66 are certainly more desirable IF your building an accurate replica, or restoring an original. In THAT case they could command more money than a 68 block.
However, I prefer the later model hydraulic block because it gives you more flexibility in choosing a flat tappet or hyd camshaft. While I could have run a hyd cam in my 68 block, I went with a flat tappet anyway.
$2000 is not a bad price but I would be worried about the .030 overbore. Thats gotta be maxed out all ready and possibly has all ready resulted in super thin cylinder walls. It should be sonic checked to determine if it needs to be sleeved.
While a good price, it's a bit risky in that regard.
I gotta admit, my buddy has a date coded 65 side oiler block in his older Hi Tech and it gives me chills just knowing it's in there! That IS the
'holiest of grail' when it comes to side oilers. I'm probably the only guy in town that is duely impressed however.
