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I don't know much about transmissions (don't even think I spelled it right) but I was wondering if a C6 AT tranny is any good?
I am thinking about going out to this place and taking a look at this car... http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...4/71799374.htm

Tell me what you guy's think about this.
Thanks.

That's the reason I put it up because I don't know what it run's 8's in. I think it's a bunch of shit but if I go look at it I am going to tell him I wan't to take it out for a drive and when I go I will take it on a street and do a couple of starts. I think it's a bunch of shit, but 3000 is something I can afford. I sure would work on it a lot, I don't wan't a car fixed up that much though but it still can have work done to it and all, also I don't like how the back tires are sticking out pass the body like that I would like them tucked in more. I will just have to check it out, anymore oppinions or anything would be helpful.
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FMX

It kinda looks like it needs some body work and paint. I agree with you about the back tires sticking out way too far. The other thing is, if you are going to drive it on the street, that spool in the rear end has to go. (nothing like turning the wheel for a sharp turn on a rain night and the car going straight cause the rear end is constantly locked to really give you a thrill ride HE, HE, )

I think He's got to be talking about an Eighth mile track. No way can that combo be doing the 1/4 in that time.

But for $3000.00 it doesn't look like to bad of a deal. Eyeball it for real and see if it pleases you.

Thanks, I sure will. I would throw a nice paint job on it.... not sure what, probably just black or something and put different rims on it (got some in mind that I have always wanted even to just sit in my room, lol) and then stick those tires in more definetely. Also cover up that roll bar with carpet, nice kind like grey or something.

Oh yeah also on this.... it most likely has a Ford motor right? I wish it had a chebby one. I am not a Ford person but I like Mercurys (not this new) but this cougar is nice and something I can afford. I wish I could find a 30's-50's style car or truck.
Oh yeah also fordman, with the turning, I won't ever drive an old car in rain. Especially here.

Those old Cougars are cool. The 460 is a big block Ford. Mid 8s must be 1/8 mile times. The big blocks are a tight fit. Check to see if the shock towers have been modified. It looks like it's worth the price but pictures usually look better than reality. Check it out first. Maybe it will change your mind about Ford engines. I think a different set of rims for the street will put the tires back where they belong. Those wide tires are probably for racing. He's selling it as a drag car not a street machine so it may not be street legal.

high tens maybe????????? i would spend that just in the engine. and still question a 8 sec. run . has to be talking about 1/8 mile.

Yeah I am pretty sure it's 1/8 because near that place there is a track with a 1/8 track my friend told me so that must be it.
If it's not street legal then it's because of the tires most likely. I got a set of those Mickey Thompson Indy Profile Tires and Center Line Convo Pro Series 00 rims in mind for that car. I would like to keep double wides like that on there but not sticking out like that. I talked to the pops about going to look at it and he says he used to know of someone with one of those and they are pretty damn fast and said maybe but he hates the rims, tires and paint on there which would have to be changed. I am sure if it's set up for drag that the inside has no passenger seat and no carpet. I don't mind because I like to keep cars plain, I would probably paint the car black, and have grey interior inside and the grey carpet I would use over the roll bars too. Only Ford kind of car's I like are Mercurys just for the body but oh well I might learn something from these Fords if I got this. I also like 30's-50's cars and trucks like I said but some of these cars like this one I like but it all depends. If there are any teens my age they all like things like chevelles, mustangs, etc and yeah those are nice car's (besides mustangs) but you see those things ALL THE TIME and I like things like coupes, old 37 chevy trucks, and things like that. I also like Buicks and those really old 50's Cadillacs, etc. Well I am sure you get my drift and I am getting off subject but I am bored and wanted to get that out.
One more question, I am looking through Summit and Jegs and can't find nothing for these 460's, Trick Flow makes Valve Covers and that's all I see.... anyone know of where there might be more stuff for this at?

I wouldn't buy that car unless, you wanted a drag car, the reason being, the car has a roll cage and, from the picture it dosent look like it has an iterior and just a racing seat but it's hard to tell, the cars power options were probably removed ( steering, radio, A/C if origanally equiped, ) it probably also has a fuel cell added and gas tank removed.

The AC removed and all would not bother me a bit. It all depends... I am going to have to write down a list of questions to ask if I remember them all.... Got any questions you think I should ask him? Let me know tonight if you can so I can write them down and give him a call.
Thanks.

I would ask him to email some better pictures.

The first thing I'd ask him is, is it street legal?, the second, What was removed? A/c wouldn't bother me ither but, the pwr steering and if it lacked an interior would bother me, it might be hard riding long distances in a kirkey drag racing seat. Personally I wouldn't buy it for a street car. Dont look at just the 460 BB and C6, that car was redone to go down the strip, not the street so, it may not handle well on the street. Look for ford Galaxies, I belive they were offered with a 460 and there nice cars too, come across them pretty cheap sometimes to. Even if you found a galaxy but, it diddn't have a 460, a 460 would slide right in with little effort. Buy what you want though.

Yeah well see I like car's set up for drag, I like street cars and drag.... I wan't a drag one actually though because I wan't to take it to the strip, start learning more and things like that, I won't be driving it all over the place.

How is your project going there matt? Got any pics of it now or anything? Oh yeah about the galaxy, I don't wan't to go with a Ford car, only a Mercury is exceptionable for a Ford and that's it.

I know alot of guys that drive thier pro-street cars everyday in the good weather, narrowed-roll cage and all, and they enjoy them. If it's not an everyday driver it will be fun. I would be leary of any cutting they have done if it is a unibody. As far as a big block early cougar goes, it's worth that price alright, even if it needs a little fixing. Provided it isn't all rusted up, just my 2cents.