Ford guy questions about 429s

james schaechter · 04-13-2010, 04:30 AM

A friend of mine used to have a 70 Ford Torino GT. He still has the original 429 SCJ and Auto Trans. He says it is complete with shaker hood scoop. The trans has SCJ on the bellhousing also. Single 4 bbl car. He does want to sell it. I have no clue what it is worth and neither does he, but is looking for a fair price to move it out of the garage. Any ideas what to look for? It is an original engine, not rebuilt. It ran fine but would need a rebuild. It has been stored inside his garage for years. I think he may have the title for the old car, but the car is long gone. Any suggestions or interest, let me know. Jim

Bob Pagano · 04-13-2010, 08:54 AM

The Shaker scoop is most likely worth as much as the engine.

Bobby DiDomenico · 04-13-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

A friend of mine used to have a 70 Ford Torino GT. He still has the original 429 SCJ and Auto Trans. He says it is complete with shaker hood scoop. The trans has SCJ on the bellhousing also. Single 4 bbl car. He does want to sell it. I have no clue what it is worth and neither does he, but is looking for a fair price to move it out of the garage. Any ideas what to look for? It is an original engine, not rebuilt. It ran fine but would need a rebuild. It has been stored inside his garage for years. I think he may have the title for the old car, but the car is long gone. Any suggestions or interest, let me know. Jim

These would be pretty rare parts, price of course depends upon who "really" needs/wants them at the time of selling. Had a few friends who had the 351C versions of the 71 with shaker hood, but only one 429. If the Air Cleaner has the air snorkel as well, it is worth a good bit more.
I don't think these have been repoped yet.

Dave Turner · 04-13-2010, 11:37 AM

He needs my '70 Torino to provide a home for that bullet.....6cyl 2dr hardtop in need of a transplant - just not by me!!

k.pascoe · 04-13-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

A friend of mine used to have a 70 Ford Torino GT. He still has the original 429 SCJ and Auto Trans. He says it is complete with shaker hood scoop. The trans has SCJ on the bellhousing also. Single 4 bbl car. He does want to sell it. I have no clue what it is worth and neither does he, but is looking for a fair price to move it out of the garage. Any ideas what to look for? It is an original engine, not rebuilt. It ran fine but would need a rebuild. It has been stored inside his garage for years. I think he may have the title for the old car, but the car is long gone. Any suggestions or interest, let me know. Jim

Make sure it has the real CJ heads, look for the D00E casting. The block should be cast with DOVE on the L/front of the block on the bulk head.

james schaechter · 04-13-2010, 07:33 PM

Thanks. I told him to take some pictures and write down casting numbers. Jim

rayfin · 04-14-2010, 11:36 PM

I have a friend that has an original boss 429 Mach 1 (Huron, SD) and he has had offers up to $250K but I'd say at least $100, 000 if it's in mint condition for the whole car. I think his is a one owner (and needs work). I rode in it many moons ago. I agree with k.pascoe. The D00E rings a bell... I think he said the heads alone bring $20,000 in good shape.

my69396 · 04-15-2010, 08:17 AM

There is a lot of difference between the Boss 429 motor and a 429 Cobra Jet. If it has a shaker on it is is a Cobra Jet. If everything is there, shaker, carb, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, bellhousing, shifter 3500.00 to 4500.00 or what ever someone is willing to pay, but as a friend of mine says it is my opinion and it doesnt cost anything and probably worth every cent of it.

SSDiv6 · 04-15-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by my69396

There is a lot of difference between the Boss 429 motor and a 429 Cobra Jet. If it has a shaker on it is is a Cobra Jet. If everything is there, shaker, carb, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, bellhousing, shifter 3500.00 to 4500.00 or what ever someone is willing to pay, but as a friend of mine says it is my opinion and it doesnt cost anything and probably worth every cent of it.

Yes, this is the market ballpark. EBay would be the best place to sell.

k.pascoe · 04-15-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Yes, this is the market ballpark. EBay would be the best place to sell.

or try www.460ford.com. "Thank the Lord for the Big Block Ford"

04-13-2010, 04:30 AM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,990 Likes: 1,289 Liked 1,430 Times in 298 Posts	Ford guy questions about 429s A friend of mine used to have a 70 Ford Torino GT. He still has the original 429 SCJ and Auto Trans. He says it is complete with shaker hood scoop. The trans has SCJ on the bellhousing also. Single 4 bbl car. He does want to sell it. I have no clue what it is worth and neither does he, but is looking for a fair price to move it out of the garage. Any ideas what to look for? It is an original engine, not rebuilt. It ran fine but would need a rebuild. It has been stored inside his garage for years. I think he may have the title for the old car, but the car is long gone. Any suggestions or interest, let me know. Jim __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

04-13-2010, 08:54 AM	#2
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 241 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ford guy questions about 429s The Shaker scoop is most likely worth as much as the engine. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

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Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Ford guy questions about 429s He needs my '70 Torino to provide a home for that bullet.....6cyl 2dr hardtop in need of a transplant - just not by me!! __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

04-13-2010, 07:33 PM	#6
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,990 Likes: 1,289 Liked 1,430 Times in 298 Posts	Re: Ford guy questions about 429s Thanks. I told him to take some pictures and write down casting numbers. Jim __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

04-14-2010, 11:36 PM	#7
rayfin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sioux city Posts: 134 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ford guy questions about 429s I have a friend that has an original boss 429 Mach 1 (Huron, SD) and he has had offers up to $250K but I'd say at least $100, 000 if it's in mint condition for the whole car. I think his is a one owner (and needs work). I rode in it many moons ago. I agree with k.pascoe. The D00E rings a bell... I think he said the heads alone bring $20,000 in good shape. Last edited by rayfin; 04-14-2010 at 11:41 PM.

04-15-2010, 08:17 AM	#8
my69396 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 286 Likes: 0 Liked 46 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Ford guy questions about 429s There is a lot of difference between the Boss 429 motor and a 429 Cobra Jet. If it has a shaker on it is is a Cobra Jet. If everything is there, shaker, carb, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, bellhousing, shifter 3500.00 to 4500.00 or what ever someone is willing to pay, but as a friend of mine says it is my opinion and it doesnt cost anything and probably worth every cent of it.