69' Mac 1, whats it worth?

Kevin Price · 08-10-2000, 04:42 PM

Hey guys, I have a chance to pick up a 69' Mach for $2000. It has a 429, 4-speed top loader. It is complete but does not run, believe the rear-end may be toast. A friend who knows his stuff was telling me about it and said it was in decent shape. Im assuming fair. Would this be worth my time to get this thing up and running and then sell?

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SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle
of giggle gas. My Car

Rev · 08-10-2000, 07:11 PM

Kevin, did the '69 429 come in anything other than a Boss? If it's a Boss 429, I'd say grab it. They are extremely valuable. I don't think there were any 429's other than Boss in 1969.

Rev

Kevin Price · 08-10-2000, 07:28 PM

Not that I know of Rev, that's why the car appeals to me. If nothing else I think it deserves some number gathering and a close inspection. Does anyone know whatI should be looking for? Havent seen to many big block Fords to be able to distinguish a difference.

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SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle
of giggle gas. My Car

[This message has been edited by Kevin Price (edited 08-10-2000).]

red · 08-10-2000, 07:34 PM

Hey Kevin,

Ever see a Hemi. That is what the Boss heads look like. The spark plug goes right throught the valve cover. Take a look at this site. It has info. on all the old Ford engines.

-JON

Kevin Price · 08-10-2000, 08:18 PM

Ahh haa

Thats just what I was needing red, thanks.

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SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle
of giggle gas. My Car

[This message has been edited by Kevin Price (edited 08-10-2000).]

Rev · 08-12-2000, 08:14 PM

Kevin, did you ever find out what it actually is? A 428 CJ would be sweet too. Now, i'm really salivating.

Rev

Skyman · 08-13-2000, 03:09 PM

How do you people keep coming up with deals like this? And let us know what you do kevin.

Skyler

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1989 Saleen Mustang #406
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TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff.
2.44 60' -
13.5@105.41mph 225Radials
2.0 60' -
13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

Kevin Price · 08-13-2000, 04:39 PM

Rev

No, not yet. I had to leave town this weekend so couldnt investigate the car. I plan on doing that this week. Plan on really looking things over and getting all the numbers. I hope it turns into something

Skyman

I always think the same way you do, this stuff always happens to others. It will be nice if it happens to be something worthwhile! I always keep my eyes and ears open for EVERYTHING! You never know what you might stumble onto. I will let you all know what I find out.

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SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle
of giggle gas. My Car

les1 · 08-14-2000, 11:02 PM

for 2 grand and its decent! i would bet nothing is original and the only 429 was a boss and nobody would sell for nothing 428cj same story. but still see if its a thunderjet 429 370 hp with almost 500lbs torque, would still be worth more than 2k... and with a big block toploader very fun, im looking for a 69 big block 428 cj 4 speed, ive got the cj specific auto. anybody got one?

08-10-2000, 04:42 PM	#1
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	69' Mac 1, whats it worth? Hey guys, I have a chance to pick up a 69' Mach for $2000. It has a 429, 4-speed top loader. It is complete but does not run, believe the rear-end may be toast. A friend who knows his stuff was telling me about it and said it was in decent shape. Im assuming fair. Would this be worth my time to get this thing up and running and then sell? ------------------ SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle of giggle gas. My Car

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08-10-2000, 07:11 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Kevin, did the '69 429 come in anything other than a Boss? If it's a Boss 429, I'd say grab it. They are extremely valuable. I don't think there were any 429's other than Boss in 1969. Rev

08-10-2000, 07:28 PM	#3
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	Not that I know of Rev, that's why the car appeals to me. If nothing else I think it deserves some number gathering and a close inspection. Does anyone know whatI should be looking for? Havent seen to many big block Fords to be able to distinguish a difference. ------------------ SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle of giggle gas. My Car [This message has been edited by Kevin Price (edited 08-10-2000).]

08-10-2000, 07:34 PM	#4
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	Hey Kevin, Ever see a Hemi. That is what the Boss heads look like. The spark plug goes right throught the valve cover. Take a look at this site. It has info. on all the old Ford engines. -JON

08-10-2000, 08:18 PM	#5
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	Ahh haa Thats just what I was needing red, thanks. ------------------ SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle of giggle gas. My Car [This message has been edited by Kevin Price (edited 08-10-2000).]

08-12-2000, 08:14 PM	#6
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Kevin, did you ever find out what it actually is? A 428 CJ would be sweet too. Now, i'm really salivating. Rev

08-13-2000, 03:09 PM	#7
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	How do you people keep coming up with deals like this? And let us know what you do kevin. Skyler ------------------ 1989 Saleen Mustang #406 ----------------------- TFS Heads, Edelbrock Intake, E-303, 3.73's, 23degrees of timing and 87octane, and all the little stuff. 2.44 60' - 13.5@105.41mph 225Radials 2.0 60' - 13.2@105.81mph ET Streets(100+Degrees)

08-13-2000, 04:39 PM	#8
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	Rev No, not yet. I had to leave town this weekend so couldnt investigate the car. I plan on doing that this week. Plan on really looking things over and getting all the numbers. I hope it turns into something Skyman I always think the same way you do, this stuff always happens to others. It will be nice if it happens to be something worthwhile! I always keep my eyes and ears open for EVERYTHING! You never know what you might stumble onto. I will let you all know what I find out. ------------------ SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle of giggle gas. My Car

08-14-2000, 11:02 PM	#9
les1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: seattle Posts: 76	for 2 grand and its decent! i would bet nothing is original and the only 429 was a boss and nobody would sell for nothing 428cj same story. but still see if its a thunderjet 429 370 hp with almost 500lbs torque, would still be worth more than 2k... and with a big block toploader very fun, im looking for a 69 big block 428 cj 4 speed, ive got the cj specific auto. anybody got one?