found '69 428scj.....i think??

Well, there's a "ken" in every group.I did know it was a goldmine...that's why it's mine. You are telling me there is market for barn finds??? That makes sence. And forgive someone who is not a hardcore car nut for not knowing what number should be on the axle..LOL!That's why I came here!!Duh. I'm extremely knowledgable in everything from antique outboards to vintage race sleds And many things in between.I Hunt treasure of the internal combustion kind and THAT's my passion. For those who are genuinely glad that I saved this from the scrap yard I have some numbers. VIN- 9H42R139451. I don't think it is a super as the tag under the coil says 418s. I am encouraged that the car is no where near as rusted as I thought it was going to be.

Allright. This is a start!

9H42R139451 This is EASY

Excellent FInd! And I too am knowledgable in many things not old car, but I reserve that for estate sales and big garage sales

This is a True Blue 69 428 Cobrajet GT!

1969 Ford Torino GT Hardtop Fastback

9Year1969 HAssemblyLorain, OH 42BodyTorino GT 2-Door Hardtop Fastback REngine8 Cyl. 428 CID
Type: CobraJet Ram Air Induction
Horsepower: 335
Carbs: 1-4BBL
Compression: 10.6:1 139451Serial139451

I am waiting for you to tell him its worth 725.00 FE
Just kidding.

Get the marti report for the car (50 dollar version is good)!
Marti Auto Works - concours quality parts at hobbyist prices !

That will TELL YOU EVERYTHING about the car.

Could only spend an hour there earlier but I'm going back now to try and jimmy the lock. I'm not gonna say exactly how much I paid but if FE say's only $750 I'm in trouble cause I paid 4 figures. LOL!

FOUR FIGURES!!!!!

It bette have been figured like this... $1000.21 LMAO

Just kidding, it's a nice looking body style but sitting for a billion years it's only worth $500 bucks to me

But YOU'RE NOT me and YOU got a GOOD deal unless you paid more than $2,500 for it. It's going to cost you TON'S to get it in good condition... Ton's

That being said, I think I did alright. Thanks for all your help FE. Dug up the carb and rest of the air cleaner assembly today from the barn and ready to start jacking it up. I'll be signing off here for a while. Thanks again and have a good one.

Gosh, I didn't think I was being out of line...... This is a great place to ask once you get the door tag info. Be specific with him and he will give you every bit of info you need off it!


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As far as not seeing the sense in an actual "market" for barn finds, tell that to the professional restorers who actually search for these kind of things, throw about 30K into it, then sell it for double that at these high end auctions. So, yes, there is a definate market for rotting, original iron nowadays. Between the scrappers, restorers, guys like you and me, ebay parts sellers, and local ordinances getting tough on cars that just "sit", your average 500 dollar parts car lying around turned into a 3-4K "restorable classic".

Don't assume that you are looking at a SCJ engine if you have the oil cooler.

I am restoring my dad's 69' Torino (with drag pack option) that he bought brand new in 1968. The car has the external oil cooler but not the Super Cobra Jet engine.

dave