"Dime Rocket" alert!

Billy Nees · 09-27-2013, 06:13 PM

I stumbled across a 75 FFFord LTD at my local Auto Recycling Center(what used to be called a junkyard) this afternoon. It's not a pretty car but it IS a nice car. No rot, really clean interior, no dents but lots of surface rust. An old man drove it in and left it because it popped a freeze plug and he was done spending money on it. It's got a 351M in it and at 230 HP I think it could be a really good "Dime Rocket". Look it up and decide for yourself. It would be a heavy bugger though. It makes Q,R,T and U depending on whether you call it an LTD or an LTD landau. In U, this puppy's gotta weigh 4770!!! but big carb, big cam, and big valves. The yard will hold it for a few days for me and I think that I can probably have it for a bit more than scrap. If interested, PM me and I'll check into it more.

Bob Pagano · 09-27-2013, 06:30 PM

I love all the dime cars you come up with ! My question is what were you doing STUMBLING around a junkyard ?

Joe Toller · 09-27-2013, 07:59 PM

I have sent more of these cars to their death in a demo derby than I care to recall...never thought to take one racing!

bob3240 · 09-28-2013, 08:54 AM

Billy, how about a dime rocket car lot? You could sell them as is or turnkey! Go Billy! You could do it!

ss wannabee · 09-28-2013, 03:59 PM

I say go ahead if you want to try it...BTW...how are you doing with the other
"Rocket"...and are you taking it to the Dutch?

You got a trailer that will haul that "beast" safely?

Glenn Briglio · 09-28-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob^3240

billy, how about a dime rocket car lot? You could sell them as is or turnkey! Go billy! You could do it!

lol

rick lester · 09-29-2013, 10:16 AM

I have been looking at mid 70s Torino/Montego combo for a few months. Now that Mr. Nees has put his approval on the motor, might have to find one, lighter than a LTD.

Jeff Lee · 09-29-2013, 12:34 PM

I've got a customer that has a yard full of cars. You may remember I posted a thread on the 427 S.O. he had in a boat. It was a time capsule 427/425 I arranged the buy for a friend of mine.
Old guy has several mid-70's (1974?) Ford LTD's or Torino's. All I know is they are complete and rust free Arizona cars. Probably at least $3000 give or take. If somebody is SERIOUS I can dig deeper. Cars are in AZ. If you don't realistically have the time or money to come and get them, please don't ask as I don't have time to crawl through his yard looking for ideas.

09-27-2013, 06:13 PM	#1
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,485 Likes: 3,587 Liked 7,682 Times in 1,730 Posts	"Dime Rocket" alert! I stumbled across a 75 FFFord LTD at my local Auto Recycling Center(what used to be called a junkyard) this afternoon. It's not a pretty car but it IS a nice car. No rot, really clean interior, no dents but lots of surface rust. An old man drove it in and left it because it popped a freeze plug and he was done spending money on it. It's got a 351M in it and at 230 HP I think it could be a really good "Dime Rocket". Look it up and decide for yourself. It would be a heavy bugger though. It makes Q,R,T and U depending on whether you call it an LTD or an LTD landau. In U, this puppy's gotta weigh 4770!!! but big carb, big cam, and big valves. The yard will hold it for a few days for me and I think that I can probably have it for a bit more than scrap. If interested, PM me and I'll check into it more. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

09-27-2013, 06:30 PM	#2
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 238 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: "Dime Rocket" alert! I love all the dime cars you come up with ! My question is what were you doing STUMBLING around a junkyard ? __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

09-27-2013, 07:59 PM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: "Dime Rocket" alert! I have sent more of these cars to their death in a demo derby than I care to recall...never thought to take one racing!

09-28-2013, 08:54 AM	#4
bob3240 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 251 Likes: 3 Liked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Dime Rocket" alert! Billy, how about a dime rocket car lot? You could sell them as is or turnkey! Go Billy! You could do it!

09-28-2013, 03:59 PM	#5
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: "Dime Rocket" alert! I say go ahead if you want to try it...BTW...how are you doing with the other "Rocket"...and are you taking it to the Dutch? You got a trailer that will haul that "beast" safely?

09-29-2013, 10:16 AM	#7
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: "Dime Rocket" alert! I have been looking at mid 70s Torino/Montego combo for a few months. Now that Mr. Nees has put his approval on the motor, might have to find one, lighter than a LTD.

09-29-2013, 12:34 PM	#8
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "Dime Rocket" alert! I've got a customer that has a yard full of cars. You may remember I posted a thread on the 427 S.O. he had in a boat. It was a time capsule 427/425 I arranged the buy for a friend of mine. Old guy has several mid-70's (1974?) Ford LTD's or Torino's. All I know is they are complete and rust free Arizona cars. Probably at least $3000 give or take. If somebody is SERIOUS I can dig deeper. Cars are in AZ. If you don't realistically have the time or money to come and get them, please don't ask as I don't have time to crawl through his yard looking for ideas. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX