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.

I am not concerned where u r. If cab is good I will get it.

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

I have a 51 cab that need a lot of metal...found a 48 cab,with doors in much better condition. Will the 48 cab fit on the 51 frame.

Thanks. I new the answer I would get. ok so new it is. Will removing a leaf or two soften the ride?

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...

That's great info. Any thoughts on the SROD that was original on that motor?

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?

got 1983 mustang 302. so what am I doing with motor mounts. pICS WOULD BE HUDE AT THIS POINT!!!!

OK. STill need help here guys. Passenger side axle will not come out. What am I missing here. I have tried slied hammer idea, heated the axle, sprayed it with every thing I can think of to get it out. the axle still turns but no longer turns the ring gear.

ironically just looked at a 460 today. still thinking on it. An old timer at the local yard told me it would be tough to keep a 460 cool given the radiator size. Thoughts?

ok as mentioned earlier I took the pinion gear out. trying to disassemble the rest. it took a couple days but finally got the four bolt of that hold the axle. BUT the axle doesn't come out? any thoughts?

ray, looks like a crate engine? had a guy selling a 429 around corner from me. He sold it but it got me really interested in 429/460 engine. appreciate any info you can share. Been looking at blocks for the last month.

old ray you got a 460 C6? how is that working for you?

what engine and tranny you have?

I realize that but not too worried> it will be a long way off. That axle be sitting still for 25 years. Pretty ugly when I opened it up.

10 teeth on pinion 35 on ring gear. So is 3.5 good bad or indifferent.

well it is certainly getting interesting. I appreciate all the advice. I was under the assumption the rear end was from a '51 thus expecting 11 teeth as I beleive that is all they made back then. I ma certainly in the home stretch now. Expect to count the ring gear tonight.

Also pulled out the pinion gear, decide to try to count. What exactly am I counting. There are 10 teeth not 11. I have not gotten the ring gear out yet

yes it definitely could be a c. what does that mean?

hope this helps a little. other pics were too big to upload

trying to get pics on here

OK after some degreasing and some wire brushing I got some numbers of the back of the differential. the is a tag screwed into the back of the housing that has 5A13. what does this mean? then there is another number closer to the front that appears to be split by the rib of the casting. Thant...

Thanks to both. Next question? what other years axle would fit?