'68 429. complete or part it out

I came across a '68 T-Bird in a yard that is complete and stock. Suicide back doors, 429 thunder-jet, Iron 4bbl intake even has the autolite 4300 carb. Not running/needs restoration.
I was considering the value of the entire vehicle vs parting out the car and building a 521 stroker from the block. Doesn't seem to be a big collector market for these style Thunderbirds so I thought I would ask here. What is your point of view on these cars?
Thanks
Russ.

Toss teh bastard stepchild of a '68 T-bird and build the motor...

Not worth a dime to most... The engine is bitchin though!

Thanks, I thought so as well, but just wanted to be sure. may get enough money off of the oem parts to pay for the stroker kit....

I found a 68 tbird ,two door, 429 thunderjet that runs for $1600 going to look at it tonite. Whats the diff between thunder jet & cobra jet the heads? I don't know if I can pass it up at that price, but the wife said I could park it next to the Galaxie and have a two room bachlor pad.

To be honest I don't know. I've never built a 429 or 460 just small blocks and a few FE's. Thunderjet vs Cobrajet might have just been ford marketing. But the thought of a BBF stroker in a 64 falcon hmmmm.
Could PM dfree383 he could probably fill in the blanks for you.
If you do but it, the trunk is big enough for a double mattress. good luck...

Originally Posted by P64falcon

I came across a '68 T-Bird in a yard that is complete and stock. Suicide back doors, 429 thunder-jet, Iron 4bbl intake even has the autolite 4300 carb. Not running/needs restoration.
I was considering the value of the entire vehicle vs parting out the car and building a 521 stroker from the block. Doesn't seem to be a big collector market for these style Thunderbirds so I thought I would ask here. What is your point of view on these cars?
Thanks
Russ.

Hi Russ,what condition is the whole tail light section .I need one bad.Getting back to your question,part it out on ebay.T Bird stuff go pretty fast and bring good money too.Guy

i'd think about seeing if anyone in the uk clubs might want it or parts. i live over here and own a 68 2 door, might want a couple if bits , also i used to have a 69 till someone drove into me earlier in the year - whomever owns it now will be looking for loads of parts. over here a 429 in working order is worth a fair bit - and a c6 tranny will be like gold dust. seats are worth a fair bit - buckets or bench??? not black vinyl at all??? electric windows???? get a bunch of photos showing things like hubcaps, interior - dash, seats, bumpers etc i might want a fair bit thinking of it.

rear window
exhaust manifolds
front bumper - depends on condition
glove box door - as long as it opens correctly
window rubbers / wetherstrips for between front side glass and rear side glass - both sides
rear seatbelts - whole lot
dash guage surround - the wood effect piece with glass guage covers

the above is what i can currently say i need / want - get back to me with a price if you decide to part it out.
is there any aftermarket stuff on it or optional stuff on it. ???

photos!!!!!??????????

Russ,I need the whole taillight secion and rear wireing harness,plus a few more prts.Email me at guyv@centurytel.net