So, what's it worth?
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So, what's it worth?
I stopped to look at a '72 F-100 for sale locally. Drivetrain has been replaced with a 429/C6 combo. Paint was original and naturally faded. Fair amount of surface rust but no swiss cheese that I could see.
Looked underneath, frame seemed OK, again surface rust but nothing that looked too bad. Could not see daylight through the floorpans
I did not hear it run, so I don't know if it is a driver or not, but it seems like it *should* be from what the ad said.
Any idea what a decent asking price would be, assuming a solid drivetrain and considering that every body panel had a least some surface rust?
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Looked underneath, frame seemed OK, again surface rust but nothing that looked too bad. Could not see daylight through the floorpans
I did not hear it run, so I don't know if it is a driver or not, but it seems like it *should* be from what the ad said.
Any idea what a decent asking price would be, assuming a solid drivetrain and considering that every body panel had a least some surface rust?
Thanks...
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And a bit of a related question - how difficult is it to find body parts, suspension pieces, etc for these trucks. My intent is to build it out as a semi-DD/muscle car but also use it for "truck" stuff around the house - towing a small fishing boat (14' aluminum), makign Home Depot runs, that sort of thing.
Are there good sources for replacement interior panels, etc? I did some digging around Blue Oval Truck Parts (I think that is the company, they are the forum sponsor) and it seems like there is quite a bit of support for these trucks.
Thanks!
- dock
Are there good sources for replacement interior panels, etc? I did some digging around Blue Oval Truck Parts (I think that is the company, they are the forum sponsor) and it seems like there is quite a bit of support for these trucks.
Thanks!
- dock
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I'm a little curious about the engine, from what I've read it is fairly easy to put a different FE in this year truck, but a fair amount of work to slide in a 385. The ad says it is a 429, I'm going to see if I can touch base with the owner this weekend.
Anything to look for in a 385 swap?
Anything to look for in a 385 swap?
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It's not to hard to put a 385 series in, most of it would bolt right up. I wouldn't offer much for it, rust is no fun to fix, even if it's just surface rust. Start low and work you're way up, if you're interested. I don't know where you're located, but these trucks are still pretty common here in Colorado, can still be found cheap.
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dockrocker,
If it's actually a 429 (not an FE), then the "385 Series" (370, 429, 460 and a few others) swap has already been done. The C6 for a 385 will not bolt to an FE and the engine uses different motor mount supports/towers. Priced as follows:
Low end; The lowest you can pay when buying!
High end:The most you can get when selling!!
Seriously, here's an example. A rust free desert bumpside (67-72) truck won't bring more than $1500 here in Las vegas unless it is REALLY CHOICE!!! Yet the same truck might bring $4000-$5000 or more in the rust belt, like Detroit, New England, etc. Let us know your general location and we can give you more accurate guesstimates.
HTH,
Gene
If it's actually a 429 (not an FE), then the "385 Series" (370, 429, 460 and a few others) swap has already been done. The C6 for a 385 will not bolt to an FE and the engine uses different motor mount supports/towers. Priced as follows:
Low end; The lowest you can pay when buying!
High end:The most you can get when selling!!
Seriously, here's an example. A rust free desert bumpside (67-72) truck won't bring more than $1500 here in Las vegas unless it is REALLY CHOICE!!! Yet the same truck might bring $4000-$5000 or more in the rust belt, like Detroit, New England, etc. Let us know your general location and we can give you more accurate guesstimates.
HTH,
Gene
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68, that is good to know. I think the guy is high - he wants $3500 for it - as I've seen it advertised on and off for several months. Interesting to hear about the prices in Vegas, as my folks retired there a number of years ago. Might just have to look for one out there and ship or drive it home to Detroit. Much more fun to do the fun stuff like engine, suspension, etc than mess with rust.
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And if there's a guy wanting to pay $3500, it'll sell for that. Having a 429/C6 in a half-ton turns me off, but that might be exactly what someone else wants. I'd be after a 302 or 351w and a 5-speed in a half-ton truck. If it's an F-250 I want a 2-barrel 360 and a granny 4-speed. But drop that 429/C6 powertrain in a F-350 dually with a flatbed, and I'd be drooling for it at any price.
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