An old high school friend died in an auto accident last summer and I have inherited a 1934 ford 5 window coupe in barn find condition. There is a 302 (BOSS valve covers?) in the car with an auto tranny. The frame looks to be rust free and the cab and rear deck area are intact and relatively rust free.

Missing:

Hood and front fenders,

Grill

no glass

Needs everything done!!!

I was told I could take her an build her and the title would be mine. I have also offered to see what I could find out about her worth and selling her to give his family some $$ they could use.

I am really at a loss as whether to build it or sell it. If I build it could I ever hope to be able to get my money out of her? If I sell her as is what should I look to get for his family. I am leaning towards building her.

Fiirst thing I need to find out though is the 302's lineage. Is there a way to tell year built on these engines and how to tell which tranny (C4 C6?) is in her as well just so I know what I am dealing with.

Glad to find this forum and hope to find it useful as a tool in my rebuild!!