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I just picked up a good running 429 out of a '69 Thunderbird. I keep getting told that I'm going to have to move the motor mounts to make it fit. The truck had a 352 but it was toast so I pulled it and put a built up 289 in. It used the same motor mounts without any problems. Is this true? Am I going to have to move the motor mounts.
I'm also undecided on what tranny to put behind it. I'm deciding between a C-6 or an AOD. I still have the original 3.25 gears and I'm not really concerned about gas mileage. I just do a lot of highway driving and I want the best performance possible.
Tarry L. Harper
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I'm also undecided on what tranny to put behind it. I'm deciding between a C-6 or an AOD. I still have the original 3.25 gears and I'm not really concerned about gas mileage. I just do a lot of highway driving and I want the best performance possible.
Tarry L. Harper
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Tony, is your heart in good enough shape to run that 429 in a pickup. You might have such a testostorone rush, that it could lead to a heart attact. ;-)
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Tarry.
Call Dennis Carpenter Reproductions for some advice. There are a lot of conversions like this. They sell Trans-a-dapt motor mounts and aftermarket crossmembers for the upgrades. I don't think you will have to move anything if you get the right parts.
However, John is right. You'd better get some testosterone medicine ready if you put that bad boy in your truck
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Call Dennis Carpenter Reproductions for some advice. There are a lot of conversions like this. They sell Trans-a-dapt motor mounts and aftermarket crossmembers for the upgrades. I don't think you will have to move anything if you get the right parts.
However, John is right. You'd better get some testosterone medicine ready if you put that bad boy in your truck
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you need to get some motormounts and motormount towers from a 1973-79 F-series with a 460. thats the easy part. and AOD will not bolt up to a 429/460 so you would need the E4OD,with the associated computer and harness. (stick with a C-6)
this is a fun swap that uses the same radiator, and driveline (with a C-6)as stock. most everything you need would be found on a stock 460 pickup. you will also need truck manifolds, or you will have to cut a notch in the frame on the passenger side to clear a passenger car manifold. if you use headers, do yourself a favor and get a quality starter first. 3.25 gears will limit your T-bird engine (the best "normal" 429 BTW) to around 100 mph but you will arrive there pretty quick!! (3.00's are good for a pickup, they are often found in F-150's with the 300-6. 2.73's are good for highway cruising and are likely what the engine was used to in the T-bird)
this is a fun swap that uses the same radiator, and driveline (with a C-6)as stock. most everything you need would be found on a stock 460 pickup. you will also need truck manifolds, or you will have to cut a notch in the frame on the passenger side to clear a passenger car manifold. if you use headers, do yourself a favor and get a quality starter first. 3.25 gears will limit your T-bird engine (the best "normal" 429 BTW) to around 100 mph but you will arrive there pretty quick!! (3.00's are good for a pickup, they are often found in F-150's with the 300-6. 2.73's are good for highway cruising and are likely what the engine was used to in the T-bird)
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I must have a "testosterone" problem, because as soon as I'm through rebuilding it, it will have 489 hard stomping ponies at the flywheel.
And I am going with a C-6. I just ordered a TCI Street Fighter from Jeg's.
Thanks for the advice though fellows.
Tarry L. Harper
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And I am going with a C-6. I just ordered a TCI Street Fighter from Jeg's. Thanks for the advice though fellows.Tarry L. Harper
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I have An 66 F100 with a 460 in it and the motor mounts were taken out and replaced with mounts that are welded in, but I found a kit from LMC. (www.lmctruck.com)the kit is for a 429 or 460 and it bolts in. the part number is 45-0368 and it cost $150
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I just picked up a good running 429 out of a '69 Thunderbird. I keep getting told that I'm going to have to move the motor mounts to make it fit. The truck had a 352 but it was toast so I pulled it and put a built up 289 in. It used the same motor mounts without any problems. Is this true? Am I going to have to move the motor mounts.
I'm also undecided on what tranny to put behind it. I'm deciding between a C-6 or an AOD. I still have the original 3.25 gears and I'm not really concerned about gas mileage. I just do a lot of highway driving and I want the best performance possible.
Tarry L. Harper
True blue, through and through!
I'm also undecided on what tranny to put behind it. I'm deciding between a C-6 or an AOD. I still have the original 3.25 gears and I'm not really concerned about gas mileage. I just do a lot of highway driving and I want the best performance possible.
Tarry L. Harper
True blue, through and through!
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Cowboy66,
I thought I was reading my message before I wrote it.I also have a 66 f-100 shortbed and going to put a 72 429&C6 in. and removing the 289 that runs great.Iam in luck because I just picked up a 77 4x4 with 460 in it.It was free good for parts only.Good luck and keep it between the lines. Flash
I thought I was reading my message before I wrote it.I also have a 66 f-100 shortbed and going to put a 72 429&C6 in. and removing the 289 that runs great.Iam in luck because I just picked up a 77 4x4 with 460 in it.It was free good for parts only.Good luck and keep it between the lines. Flash
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I have a 69 429 Thunderjet and C6 that I want to put in a truck. I don't think I can handle all that testestorone. I would sell the combo for $350. It is still in the Thunderbird and I am located in Illinois.
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Will motor mounts from a 73-79 F series 4x4 work when putting a 429 & C6 in a 66 F-100?
The 4x4 is a F-250
Will motor mounts from a 73-79 F series 4x4 work when putting a 429 & C6 in a 66 F-100?
The 4x4 is a F-250
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Will motor mounts from a 73-79 F series 4x4 work when putting a 429 & C6 in a 66 F-100?
The 4x4 is a F-250
The 4x4 is a F-250
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I know of a 79 F250 4x4 with a 460 in a local junkyard right now. I assumed it came that way.