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Topic: Trade or not to trade...............
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Jace
Journeyman Posts: 11
From: Albany, Oregon, USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-02-2002 01:15 PM
   
ok, I have a 68 fairlane that i was selling, no one has called untill now.... this guy that wants my car dosent want to pay(1600) but he wants to trade.. for a 429 with a C6 that came out of a 69 Torino, and also he will give me a 70's(?) volvo, just to get around while working on the car then sell it. it only has a 2 barrel carb.. but oh well, improved gas mileage i guess. he says that its been stored for 5yrs.. he also says that it should run if its put into a car... now the question is, should I, or shouldnt I.. now i know its a 429, engine of my dreams, but i dont know if I'm able to pour lots of money into it if it dosent work.. anyways, i want all of you to please, please share your thoughts....Jace
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dark7068
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: BC, Canada
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-02-2002 01:39 PM
Volvo's are the safest cars in the world,lol, but I dont know if its really worth tading a cool car for one. And the 429 out of a Torino, get numbers of the motor and tranny. You going to put the 429 in the volvo? ot another Fairlane. Make sure you get the motor mounts/tranny mounts with the motor, otherwise, you'll be hard pressed to find them, or expensive as hell. Its a tough call, its totally up to you if you think its worth it. Rick
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Jace
Journeyman Posts: 11
From: Albany, Oregon, USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-02-2002 01:51 PM
lol, 429 in a volvo.... that would be interesting.. no, i want to put the 429 in my 68 fastback(im trading my 68 fairlane notchback, for this 429). why would i need the numbers off the engine. AHHHHH, decisions, decisions........more thoughts needed.Jace Btw Rick, you have mail, if you already didnt know....
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dark7068
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: BC, Canada
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-02-2002 02:01 PM
got the mail,  I havent been around Fairlane's long but Ive never seen a 429 in one, but it would be cool. It's alot of work if its originally a small block car, but fining 429 mounts will be the hardest to find, so just check if they are with the motor. Ive never seen those mounts on ebay. Rick
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Bloose
Journeyman Posts: 68
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 06-03-2002 12:38 PM
I didn't think they put a 429 in a '69 either. I know there are conversion mounts to do it, but they are pricey. Maybe this one was put in there and has the conversion mounts. I don't think the 429 is worth $1600, you said it was a 2V right. 460's shouldn't be all that hard to come across. Buy an old Merc with a 460 for $500 and then you will have your motor. And the Volvo, unless you want one I wouldn't consider it as part of the deal. JMHOB-loose
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 23072
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-03-2002 04:28 PM
Yeah, keep your Fairlane. There was a 429 4V/C6 for sale up here a while ago for $400. You just have to keep your eyes open. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 ~ '72 Mustang Sprint ~ '94 F-150
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Jace
Journeyman Posts: 11
From: Albany, Oregon, USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-03-2002 08:22 PM
hey, thanks. i didnt know that those engines were being sold so cheep. i live in an area thats based more on imports than older cars, so there isnt much in the way in parts for 70's and below.. but i will keep my eyes peeled. thanks for the infoJace
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