I pickup up an engine late last summer. Owner really had no idea what it was. Been in the garage for years, cleaned out garage and decided to sell. All I new was it was a 1968 engine. After some research and some labor tearing it down its a 1968 429, likely out of one of the bigger sedans, tbird...
sorry did not see location at top corner. Anyway a good friend of mine does contract trucking. I will see what he can do for me. if it worth while I may still be interested.
suburb of buffalo NY. If it save me parts and welding labor I will certainly consider. I cannot weld but friend has done previous work at a VERY reasonable price.
the current 51 cab is in pretty rough shape in the usual areas. But certainly think the idea of keeping the original intact is a goal. it seem the perfect cab is no where to be found thus is becomes a risk/benefit decision with each circumstance a bit different. Anyway...what about cabs from...
so here is the bad news.. the 48 cab I am looking at does not have dash or firewall. dash and firewall on my 51 are solid. can I put 51 dash and firewall in 48 cab.
thanks again
The frame for my 51 is painted and ready to go. Question now is the leaf springs. I have the originals. I could clean up the old ones or go new. Best price I have seen is $225 for rears $125 for fronts. Is it critical to get new ones or is that money better spent some where else. If I keep them...
Found 302 out of 83 mustang but no tranny going into my 51 pickup. after minimal research it seems tranny for that year was nothing spectacular. Any suggestions appreciated. Prefer to go with automatic. I have a c4 from 68 fairlane but bell housing does not match up. Is it possible to swap bell...
Mt original goal was to use the front motor mounts on the frame. Is there any application for a 302 that uses the original front motor mounts on the frame?
The previous engine had a bracket that connect to the front of the block and then sat on top of the frame motor mounts.Thanks
well honestly hadn't even thought about the suspension left. As I am sure you can tell half the fun for me and my kids are researching all the info, looking at options and deciding which way to go.That being said I was hoping to soften up the suspension for a more comfortable ride but haven't...
finally success. you r correct. been soaking it with rust buster since last week. took about 200 good wacks with the slide hammer.I got a good look at the ring gear and there are some rust spots on some of the teeth.is it still use able?