351 or worked 302

[markrenee08]

Hey thanks mate

yea iv seen them..bit far to travel but at $10k geez thats cheap...also i do like the look of the older XC twin headlights rather the square..is it simple enough to change the front grill to suit the twin headlights?

[Tex Scrotum]

Originally Posted by markrenee08

So clearly body is #1 priority



tbh im new to all these classics and kind of not confident knocking around the gaurds and boot liner lol



is it as simple as expecting *ting ting and not a *thud thud (bog)



me father inlaw knows a bit of old classics and owns HG ute, will have a yarn with him about it all and try and learn as much as I can



Thanks again for the vital information

If you want to get to know these cars then go to the PROJECT CAR threads and scroll through them until you find the model you're interested in, then spend a few hours (days) reading through them.
Project car threads are generally full of photos, great tech info and heartbreaking stories.
After reading through a few dozen threads you will soon become familiar with the rust prone areas and how much work it can take knocking these cars into shape.

There's plenty of great builds in there and I guarantee you'll learn a heap but more importantly it will arm you with some valuable info that you won't find in books or magazines.

Learn, learn, LEARN!!!

Be patient.

It probably took you along time to save those 20 Gs so spend a bit more time doing some research!

You won't regret it 😉

Cheers and good luck 😃

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by markrenee08

Hey guys,

im about to buy my first classic (pretty novice)..always wanted one and now have the cash to get one yay.

im stuck between 2 XC's one is worked 302 and the other pretty stock 351 both around same price

both in really good condition, i had my heart set on 351 but 302 is slightly better cond and looks really good compared to the 351

any info from u guys would be really really appreciated...

Mark

Mate if you were prepared to pay 25 for that one on Gumtree, have a look at this one in Perth for 20, you could get it shipped and have change for 25. It's only the 302 but it's a GXL and a very nice car in a very rare colour.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/singl...ce-/1087176433

[markrenee08]

Yea mate nice and clean but not settled on that colour and keen on 351, thanks for keeping an eye out mate

[fordmfp]

Dam that blue GXL is awesome!! Love the colour and it looks bloody tidy

[SSVPom]

I saw this Gilbarco Blue GXL for sale in VIC on carsales back in '07 or '08, most likely before it was treated to a resto. Nice car, and prob worth the money.

[Harrison]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/clift...=LF-automotive

[Crazy Dazz]

The best thing about the XC was the Crossflow engine, but if you're chasing a V8 that doesn't matter.

Unless it is a genuine GXL with matching numbers, then there is not much special about XC sedans. If you're happy enough with a car that started as a brown 6 and is now a red V8, then you'll find some decent ones for around the $10k mark.

Despite its inconsistencies, there's nothing terribly wrong with the first car you posted, but its not original, not in any way rare, and not worth what he's asking.

As for being stuck on the 351, remember that a 302 is simply a de-stroked 351. Depending on what heads she's running, 351 cubes only needs a new crank and pistons. As has been said, you're better off buying a good body and putting some money into the engine.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Harrison

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/clift...=LF-automotive

This is more like it, all the desire-able parts as well as a factory V8 with matching numbers.

[39ClevoUte]

First warning sign...it's on Gumtree, then it carries on from there as others have pointed out. Original is king, bitsa's are not worth the trouble.

[markrenee08]

i know its on gumtree...but any thoughts on this

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/10862...ontent=product

Roadworthy condition. Many dollars spent $14000 on paint alone. New shocks, coils, spring saddles, tie rod ends, ball joints, extractors, straight through muffler. Heads resurfaced. Fmx auto transmission just serviced. 351ci 5.8 litre engine. No rust

The engine is a 5.8 litre 351 cubic inch cleveland engine. Bottom end hasn't been touched but compression still good, Heads have been taken off and been re surfaced and new head gaskets put on. Has Edelbrock dual plane performer inlet manifold and 780cfm holley thats newish and recently replaced all gaskets. New radiator, new hoses, new fuel line from sender to engine. New leads, new rocker covers and air cleaner. Just recently got new extractors and straight through muffler installed. Transmission is orginal fmx auto which are reknowned for strength. Minimal rust all major rust wast cut out before paint, only some minor surface rust, paint was re done 4 years ago but it hasn't been driven much since then. Go to facebook and search Custom Classic's Inc will be more photos on there. Kind regards, Jack Hi, can you send me more details, motor, rust, transmission thanks mark

[cs123]

Keep looking.

[Captain Stubing]

I saw that first red one driving around a couple of months ago, and nearly snapped my neck turning around to see what the hell had gone wrong. Someone needs to tell him he's dreaming!

[Tex Scrotum]

Definitely not my cuppa tea.

And errrrrr yeah keep looking 😉

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

This would be worth a look, GXL with Factory wind back sunroof.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ather...rwc/1086998252

Only concern I have is no engine bay photos and does not even tell you what engine it has.

[Captain Stubing]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

This would be worth a look, GXL with Factory wind back sunroof.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ather...rwc/1086998252

Only concern I have is no engine bay photos and does not even tell you what engine it has.

The chassis # is JG32UG*****K, so originally a V8.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

I love this one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Falcon-XC...item1a04e63b24

[BPXR6T]

If that's going for 22K I should maybe blow the dust off my XB GT and sell!

[markrenee08]

Originally Posted by BPXR6T

If that's going for 22K I should maybe blow the dust off my XB GT and sell!

Yes sell it to me lol

[markrenee08]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

I love this one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Falcon-XC...item1a04e63b24

That does look very nice n cheap

[markrenee08]

Originally Posted by swanny

The chassis # is JG32UG*****K, so originally a V8.

I spoke with tony the owner, everything seemed really well amd looked after, am very considering this even tho i wanted 351...302 will do if its not a bitser and plus its only 3hr drive away

[last fairlane]

Hay Mark head down to the Jimboomba swap this Sunday the 30th
you would get to see some cars and maybe talk to someone from the Ford club there entrance is off Greenbank road Jimboomba beside the high level bridge
John

[markrenee08]

Originally Posted by last fairlane

Hay Mark head down to the Jimboomba swap

Hey thanks mate love to but bit far to travel as im way north in Townsville

[jstanovic]

Its in Perth but looks to be an awesome car!

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/singl...ce-/1087176433