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Topic: Dilemma, is it worth it?
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65ponycar
Journeyman Posts: 28
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 09-15-2003 01:49 PM
   
HI-
Today I was offered a healthy, complete 302 with all the goodies and upgrades out of a friends '69. He is giving me and a couple other guys first shot at it for $150 before he lists it on EBay.
Question is should would it be stupid not to take his offer up? My original plan was to convert my suspension and everything else over to 5 lug(V8 style) and then mod the 200 six already in the car. As my car stands it is essentially a V8 with a six clyinder. Any comments or suggestions on which route I should pursue?------------------
'65 Coupe I6
5 Lug Front/8" rear & V8 suspension conversion
Soon to be, T-5 swap
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Clark
Gearhead Posts: 592
From: Rowlett,Texas
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 09-15-2003 02:04 PM
$150.00!! Even if you parted it out you would make that back. Is there a special attachment to the six? If not go with the 302. ------------------
69 393W Sportsroof Deluxe
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 122
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 09-15-2003 03:12 PM
If you have already changed your suspension, you have done all the hard work. But the motor!!! Parts alone are worth it  Phil
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 708
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-15-2003 06:49 PM
do it buy it now you can always build your six but why the price build the six you can modify your eight or your car for that matter..Do it..Bruce
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 502
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-15-2003 07:04 PM
Seems like a gift horse to me...
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-15-2003 07:24 PM
No question there just do it. ------------------
SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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BLstangin
Gearhead Posts: 388
From: South Central MN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 09-15-2003 07:30 PM
Na, I wouldn't do it. That's to much, by the way can I get his phone number? O.k., o.k. DO IT! You would be crazy not to, that is a steal if it is healthy and has some upgrades. Do it and don't look back!  ------------------
1970 coupe restored with the help of my dad. 302 with 600 holley, aluminum intake, headers, pertonix ignitor 2 with matched coil, lakewood bellhousing, 4-speed toploader, and 2.79 open 8" rear. Soon to be 9" 3.50 trac-lok
1986 f-150, 5.0, factory towing package with original c-6 trans
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4504
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 09-15-2003 08:19 PM
YES
JOHN
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65 2+2 FASTBACK
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 672
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 09-16-2003 11:50 AM
Price sounds good, but what do you want to do? A built I6 is not something you see every day. Although the V8 can make more power verses a 6 per dollar, do what you want with the car. If your thinking about another project in the near future, the 302 would be good to hold on to for that.------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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65ponycar
Journeyman Posts: 28
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 10-03-2003 08:51 PM
Well, it only took 2 weeks... but I GOT THE ENGINE!After a long time debating, I decided to go ahead, and do "the swap". After all, how hard could it be  Suspension is changed, along with rear-end. What other parts will I need to acquire? Here is what I'm thinking, motor mounts, radiator, hoses...
BTW- I'm also planning a t5 swap, get rid of the c4. I will need to gather those parts also; but have a pretty good idea of what I will need for it. ------------------
'65 Coupe I6
5 Lug Front/8" rear & V8 suspension conversion
Soon to be, T-5 swap---or 302 now?!?!
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66ponyconvert
Journeyman Posts: 2
From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 10-03-2003 09:22 PM
you may also want new fuel lines.i'm about to start the I6 to V8 change on my car this weekend. i have all the front end pieces and i'll gradually get the new drivetrain together. did you find it easy enough to do? any tricks i should know about or problems to be aware of? what was the hardest part of the work?
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65ponycar
Journeyman Posts: 28
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 10-03-2003 11:48 PM
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Originally posted by 66ponyconvert:
i'm about to start the I6 to V8 change on my car this weekend. i have all the front end pieces and i'll gradually get the new drivetrain together. did you find it easy enough to do? any tricks i should know about or problems to be aware of? what was the hardest part of the work?
Conversion/rebuilding of the suspension was my first major project, although frustrating at times, relatively was not that hard as I thought it would be. The worst part is busting apart the ball joints in the tight areas up front, but you can basically just unbolt the control arms and steering linkage and remove them as a unit since you will have to replace the spindle w/v8 piece anyway. Read some of the other more recent posts about coil spring safety and rear leaf spring removal tips, as those are also a good thing to keep in mind for this job. Only other advice is to buy the best components you can afford, don't go cheap on any of the parts or you will be replacing parts before you get the job finished(stupid autozone ball joint, don't ask!)
Good luck, Dan
p.s. keep the BFH ready!
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'65 Coupe I6
5 Lug Front/8" rear & V8 suspension conversion
Soon to be, T-5 swap---or 302 now?!?!
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horseballz
Gearhead Posts: 194
From: LasVegas,NV
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 10-04-2003 11:23 AM
BFH??
That stands for BIG FORD HAMMER,  right?
Gene (horseballz)
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wvcat
Gearhead Posts: 222
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 10-04-2003 12:07 PM
I am doing the swap right now. I have installed 70 spindles and disc's, a fox pb booster, a maverick disc master cylinder, 68 ps etup with 70 outer tie rods and a ps box. Since you already have the v8 suspension you probably already have the v8 steering so it should be an easy swap on the motor. the t5 will require the clutch and crossmember pieces and you will probably need your driveshaft shortened but I have never done that swap.
Good luck
John
wvcat
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Thanks
John
(wvcat)
http://www.geocities.com/wvxr7cougar/wvcat_01.html?989286238390
70 XR7 Restomod...wvcat
66 coupe project...she needs a name!!!
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