1970 Ford LTD Country Squire

Well I finally got it. It has been a long haul, but it is finally sitting in my garage in rainy Devon

Very pleased with it. When I get time Ill put together some pics on the main forum.

Cheers
Phil

 

Congrats! Does it fit in your garage? My '70 Squire fits in my garage, but just barely.

 

I made the garage for it

 

I know that feeling!

 

If I didn't have mine, I'd probably be foolish enough to pay the $5k for this, but it's not actually worth that much in the condition it's in. The dash pad alone will cost at least $1000 to restore. Replacing/restoring the rest of the interior components (for anyone so inclined) will not be cheap either.

If it still has the original Ford 4300 carburetor, it will probably need a rebuild. Some parts for this carb are expensive and difficult to find.

Perhaps for someone with good mechanical skills something in the $3000 - $4000 range might be about right.

 

Good news - Congratulations! What's the plans for it?

 

Whoops, I didn't notice it had been sold when I posted my last message.

Congrats! I love this model above all others, but I wouldn't enjoy buying petrol for it at UK prices. Good luck, and let us know how you're enjoying it.

 

Yep, I know I probably paid too much for it but at the end of the day I've never seen one in the UK, it had to be a 429 4v and rust free. The guy I bought it off was very patient and helpful, fitted new tyres and shocks for me so I am happy. I know what you mean about the 4300 but after putting the correct temp plugs in it it runs sweet, although Ive not had chance to have a proper drive yet. If it does prove to be a problem it doesn't really matter anyway as I am going to fit a LPG gas injection system on it using Megasquirt. Which will help with the petrol price issue.

I will try and find time this evening to put a proper write up in the main forum, it has been a right saga getting it as you can see with the age of this thread.