BigTim wrote:
Was it Pinks that had a 73 Camaro with a Ford motor in it, that sure ruffled a few feathers, but the same guys think a Chevy motor in a Mustang is "OK". Go figure.
Ask an auction house if it is "OK". Now most of us kind of dispel Barrett Jackson as a bunch of money grubbing leeches. But, they know how to pull the biggest bucks, to line their own pockets. I have never seen no Chebby powered mustangs in their auctions. Definitely not "OK" if you want to maximize the value.
It's a race.. Will hell freeze over or will JC finish his truck first. Stay tuned..
BigTim wrote:
Was it Pinks that had a 73 Camaro with a Ford motor in it, that sure ruffled a few feathers, but the same guys think a Chevy motor in a Mustang is "OK". Go figure.
Ask an auction house if it is "OK". Now most of us kind of dispel Barrett Jackson as a bunch of money grubbing leeches. But, they know how to pull the biggest bucks, to line their own pockets. I have never seen no Chebby powered mustangs in their auctions. Definitely not "OK" if you want to maximize the value.
Hey Big Dino, the beauty of this group of guys is just what you've read in these posts- everyone has there OWN opinion-but they can disagree with good natured humour and still get along and share a brew (or other beverage) at the end of the day. The key idea here is IT'S YOUR TRUCK-DO WHAT YOU WANT. If all trucks had the same modifications,same engine there would be no reason for car shows , cruises,or web sites like this one. The main thing here is it is a slick. So gather a bunch of ideas-from the guys here , out of your head , from magazines , shows ,or whatever and build it the way you think is cool. One thing you HAVE TO DO though is POST PICTURES-WE LIKE PICTURES!----David.
Tune For Maximum Smoke ___________________________________ 64 F100 Longsmoothie 65 Mustang Fastback
BJ is about the bucks and investment in cars, nothing more. ...and Uhh in case you or no one else noticed slicks are not high dollar collector/iwillmakeakilling/cars that will be back on the block next year. They may some day but have no where near the following of the chevrolet 67 or 72 units. One of those sold last year for stupid dollars.
33 Packards and 32 deuce 3 windows are along with cobras, mustangs, camaros, vettes..the investment car. Get the drift.
The slicks that come up on BJ are an anomaly, sellers wishful thinking.
And don't think the XL in these terms as this truck is only valuable to a collector and museum as a one off piece of drag racing history. Your slick that is a run of the mill unit is not the thing to invest in for making any money. Only to personally enjoy.
Our trucks intrinsic value is to oneself not for resale, if your looking as an investment good luck and i have some tips on a really good guy in NYC...and really trustworthy..12 percent return....
Geez, a guy doesn't log on for a few hours and...
Welcome aboard!
My "Slickitis" affliction began here...
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
Garbz, ya got a point about Slick not being high dollar collector truck not counting the XL. Most of use that do restore/restomod and then sell later most of the time lose money invested. The point that i think JC was making is that you will most likely loose more money if it has other than a Ford motor under the hood. To me a person is a friend first and always a friend no matter what he has under the hood.
Yes Brian thats the toughest mule/horse i have ever seen, but i think everyone did a good job being civil.
Nah, Was not scared off. Didn't mean to stir up a hornets nest. My main thought on this was money. The 454 is just sitting around with nothing to put it in. I have always loved old Ford trucks. Truth be told I am a Mopar man with a 67 Coronet 440. I am no fan of Chebby,s. Love Mopar and have many Fords. This was more Financial then anything. I may rebuild the 292 or opt for the 460. Just really wanted some opinions both pro and con to make a informed decision, I thank everyone for the input !!!
bigdino wrote:Nah, Was not scared off. Didn't mean to stir up a hornets nest. My main thought on this was money. The 454 is just sitting around with nothing to put it in. I have always loved old Ford trucks. Truth be told I am a Mopar man with a 67 Coronet 440. I am no fan of Chebby,s. Love Mopar and have many Fords. This was more Financial then anything. I may rebuild the 292 or opt for the 460. Just really wanted some opinions both pro and con to make a informed decision, I thank everyone for the input !!!
Just to be up front with you about it, I think putting a 454 in the truck would ruin it. But that's just me. As Garbz said, do what you want with it, it's your truck, just don't expect me to have anything nice to say about it.
However you SHOULD be able to get enough from that 454 to get a 460. In fact I'd go so far as to say you might be able to get a better 460. Once you get up into the big engines Ford starts getting cheaper than GM. At least that was the case when I last looked in a crate engine catalog. Its Ford's small blocks that tend to be unreasonably expensive.
Vehicles:
2000 F250 Superduty Crew cab
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor(work beater)
1961 F100 Uni (my baby)
1966 Thunderbird: someday.
If you want a bastardized(I'm not sure if thats the right term but it seems to fit) uni, here's one already done, camaro front clip, camaro rear, 307 Olds motor. I'll trade it for a decent stocker. It'll need a new front fender and some bed work(prior owner trying to outrun the boys in blue !!!)
Mike
okief100 wrote:If you want a bastardized(I'm not sure if thats the right term but it seems to fit) uni, here's one already done, camaro front clip, camaro rear, 307 Olds motor.
