His perceived need for getting the engine to market as soon as possible left insufficient time for durability testing, so troubles surfaced early. Cylinder-head cracks and excessive oil burning were the most common, but some engine mounts worked loose and ignition problems cropped up. Though Ford...
In line with the 385 namesake, the 429 has a 4.36” bore (the same as the Ford 460) and a 3.59” stroke for a total displacement of 429 cubic inches. That makes the 429 the second largest displacement production engine in the 385 engine series, outside of the 514 and 572 crate engi...
Pinto MPG Wagon in 1975 from our generous parents because we were going away to college), it’s hard at times to realize that the cheap, basic transportation vehicle we shared is now a collectable to some people. The Pinto was a popular alternative to the VW Beetle and Ford sold over...
Even if the crispy cam belt snapped of old age it’s still a decent truck, ready to be pressed into run it into the ground gerdeners rig or some cheap, tight assed old man like me to grab it for $500 wax it up and dump another $1...
The foundation of this unparalleled success was the world's first mass-produced car: the cheap, simple Model T, whose lovable quirkiness was matched only by that of its creator, company founder Henry Ford. Henry's decision to abandon his treasured "Tin Lizzie" after 19 years and a ...