what did you give for your 4.8/5.3

[Bear]

I bought a running 5.3 for 100 $ and got another one for 250 $ both still sitting in my shop but at that price you dont pass it up.

How do you come across a deal like that? Even more, 2 deals like that. I picked up my 05' for $1150, this came complete with all accessories, wiring harness, fusebox, electronic gas pedal with TAC, exhaust. The engine had less than 35K miles on it. I scored an 04' trans out of a 4-door silverado that rolled over at 13K miles for a trade with a local salvage yard owner. I saved alot by doing all my own machining and fabricating. I wish I would come across a running 5.3 for a $100!