Sparkiewalt

I found a 69 Ford 500 that is supposed to be a all numbers matching car and it has a 429 4 barrel in running condition. I think this was the same year as the 429 boss motor in the mustang. I was just wondering if anyone could give me some insight on this motor and possibly the value of the motor/heads only.

TheLockNLoad

Cool car especially if it's a 2 door, and yes 69 is the first year of the Boss 429 but the 385 429 and the boss 429 are completely different animals.

A good site for BBF info is Here.

TommyK

I could be mistaken but I don't believe the 429 was available in the Fairlane until 1970. The top engine choice in 69 was a 428. Can you post the VIN and door tag info?

Sparkiewalt

The guy told me it is a Ford XL 500 Fastback with a factory 4 barrel 429 and AC. It also has a factory hood scoop. hide away headlights. It is supposed to be in running condition. I will try to get the VIN.

TheLockNLoad

I bet it's a Galaxie.

69mach1377

Never believe what 'the guy' told you...verify.

Sparkiewalt

ok here are the numbers.
VIN
9N60N127002
ID Tag
63C 2 WAA 27M 22 M U

Sparkiewalt

Man I decoded the VIN on 3 sites. 2 sites said it is a 69 XL 4 Door fastback hardtop, one site says it is an XL 2 Door fast Back hardtop. I was thinking maybe a VIN tag swap. But maybe not. I cannot decode the ID tag info. that may be helpful if anyone can help with that. They did come with a 360 HP 429 4 barrel in 1969. 10.5;1 compression heads.

TommyK

Yes then the Thunderjet would indeed be original.

It will be difficult to run on today's pump gas without pinging.

Sparkiewalt

yes Amoco 93 octane should do the trick.