finding a 460 or 429?

Don Folsom

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Oct 20, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/20/99

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well as always it looks like I put the cart before the horse I figured
it would be a lot easier finding this size motor but in this part of the
country it seems almost impossible to find one. Any one around that
deals with salvage doesn't keep anything old enough that has one in it.
I really want this motor and need an estamite of cost and where to find
one. if I use a 429 I am going to have to buy a 460 crank for $900 so I
would love to find someone with a block striped or seized that they want
to get rid of for cheap or will pay money for one that runs. however I
am going to tear it apart and turn it into a 500. any help would be
great and thanks to all those who gave me input on what to rebuild for a
year. I am thinking of a '71-73 as well. thanks again for your input.

Big D
future owner of a 71-73 mach1 with 500hp

Bill S.

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Oct 20, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/20/99

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Check your local want add press for full size Ford trucks and station wagon(
Lincoln's will also do), as they will have the motor your looking for.
personally, I prefer the early 72's to the later 77's, but don't be too
choosy.

Yours in Fords,

Bill S.

ford guru

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Oct 20, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/20/99

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what part of the country are you in? Here in BC they are easy and cheap to
find.

Bruce Bandish

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Oct 20, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/20/99

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Don Folsom wrote:

> well as always it looks like I put the cart before the horse I figured
> it would be a lot easier finding this size motor but in this part of the
> country it seems almost impossible to find one. Any one around that
> deals with salvage doesn't keep anything old enough that has one in it.
> I really want this motor and need an estamite of cost and where to find
> one. if I use a 429 I am going to have to buy a 460 crank for $900 so I
> would love to find someone with a block striped or seized that they want
> to get rid of for cheap or will pay money for one that runs. however I
> am going to tear it apart and turn it into a 500. any help would be
> great and thanks to all those who gave me input on what to rebuild for a
> year. I am thinking of a '71-73 as well. thanks again for your input.
>
> Big D
> future owner of a 71-73 mach1 with 500hp

Where are you located? I have a 429 sitting on my garage floor. Located in
northeastern Pa. Would like $100 for it.

--
Bruce
99 Cobra Coupe
91 Mustang LX 5.0, Wrecked
67 Mustang 5.0 AOD

Don Folsom

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Oct 21, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/21/99

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I live in vermont

P.M. Rubley

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Oct 22, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/22/99

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if I use a 429 I am going to have to buy a 460 crank for $900

There's an NOS 460 crank on eBay for the next day or so. It's going
for $41 but its reserve is not met yet. Check out
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=182851242
or if that doesn't link, Search Automotive for 460. If this crank is
good, and the guy in PA's 429 block is good, you've got your parts for
maybe $150-200. HTH

P.M. Rubley

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Oct 22, 1999, 3:00:00 AM10/22/99

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Forgot to mention: the seller has a $50 shipping fee too on that 460
eBay crank. Still better than the $900 you were quoted...