On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:28:48 -0800, Spike wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:20:53 GMT, Thomas Cameron
> > wrote:
>
>>Well, since I want to be able to restore the '68 back to stock pretty
>>easily, what are my engine options? I've heard that the 351C/351W is a
>>drop-in for this car. I've also heard that a bigger (390, 429 and 460)
>>motor requires modification like moving the shock towers up front.
>>
>>Is that true? How big a motor can I just drop in? How much work is it to
>>put a big block in?
>>
>>Thanks!
>>Thomas
>
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> 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
> Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

> Your 68 was built for the bigger blocks as opposed to 64.5/65/66 which
> could take the 351W but not the 351C, 390, etc. The world is you
> oyster. What does the VIN say it should have in it?

The VIN is 8T01CXXXXXX. If I read it right, it should have the 289 2bbl
that's in it now.

So you think I could go nuts and put a 429 in it? I assume that would
involve a different transmission (prolly rear end), too.

Thomas