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Topic: 63-1/2 390 (really 406)
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 09-25-2000 01:39 PM
   
I was offerd the chance to buy a 63-1/2 390 car and was told that near the end of 63 production Ford couldn't sell 406 cars (insurance or something like that - nobody wanted them). So Ford put 406's in cars with 390 VIN's. This car supposedly has 406 head and intake casting #'s. I haven't seen it yet. Does this story sound familiar to anybody?------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-25-2000 02:25 PM
Not true. FoMoCo installed 406's into big cars through early 1964 and vin'd them as such. They had to push the 406's as the supply of 427's was short. Many dealers got 406 cars for stock when they ordered 427's. It was a "take it or get nothing deal" during the "Total Performance" years.  Alex------------------
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 10-23-2000 09:25 PM
This guy is asking $1200 for the car.
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tedster
Journeyman Posts: 80
From: Friendswood, Texas
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 11-06-2000 11:55 PM
Do you know if this car is still available?------------------
Ted
Friendswood,Tx.
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-07-2000 09:14 PM
Ted, I should have an answer by this weekend.Tracy
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tedster
Journeyman Posts: 80
From: Friendswood, Texas
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 11-08-2000 06:53 PM
Have you seen this vehicle? What condition is it in if you have?
There is a 2 door 631/2 390, Auto Galaxie here for sale...$2800.00. Ac, bench seats straight body, all trim is there.. I will go look at it tomorrow if work permits.
I really want an XL if possible.. Actually it's for my wife. Please keep me posted on this car. ------------------
Ted
Friendswood,Tx.
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-08-2000 11:28 PM
I haven't seen it. A friend of a friend owns it now. He found it in a barn where it has been for about 15 years. He has repainted it Wimbledon white. Original color was turquise. Interior is turquise I think.Oh, welcome to M&M! Tracy
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-09-2000 11:48 PM
Ted, the car was traded about a week and a half ago. BTW the motor was out and disassembled.Tracy
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tedster
Journeyman Posts: 80
From: Friendswood, Texas
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 11-10-2000 05:51 PM
Arghhhh..... I'm always late!!!
I lost out to a 63 1/2 XL 390 4 speed car yesterday. New black paint. new brakes, top loader, new interior for $2700 and with Torque Thrust wheels... 
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-11-2000 12:38 AM
That sounds like a good candidate for deal of the year!Tracy
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