***Free 302 & T10*** Is it worth the hassle?

I have a buddy that is ridding his garage of an old 302 and T10 4-speed sideloader. From what I gather both are complete. I guess my question is: is it worth going a picking up if they are free? This is something that I would most likley strip down and rebuild for my 55 Ford. Any advice and/or info would be great.
Thanks,
Mike

 

Hell I'd take it but I have a Windsor fetish.

 

Free engine/trans? I'd be in the truck and on the way in a heartbeat! Even if you don't end up using them, someone with stuff you want may trade. This is why I have a shop full of parts for cars I don't even own......

 

There a good motor and willl fit fine in the 55 without any problem. Its not expensive to do an over haul if needed and the trans is also close to a bolt in so I say go for it.

 

I paid good money for my 289 and T10.No brainer,go get it!
You guys on the other side of the pond have got it too easy!

 

Even if you don't use it, it's trade material.

I took a 389 Pontiac sight unseen. It turned out to be a dog, a 63 389 service replacement block. That is one of the last with no provision for block mounting the starter.

Anyway, it had a set of long branch manifolds, but smaller diameter than my '67 Cat used. Checking into it they were for about a '60 H/O engine. Not pristine, cracked flange, welded, broken stud mis drilled off center.

BUT, a friend in the business was interested, so we swapped for my console base and a couple of small parts I needed.

He sold them at a profit, I would only expect that. And the 389, well I gave it to a guy that did me a couple small favors at work, mainly getting work we sent to his machine shop rushed through as I worked in a commercial truck dealership and time was always a big factor. So karma comes and goes around.

 

Didn't think of the trade factor...thankls for the advice guys.

 

Hey Mark H., ain't it the truth!! it's much easier here that in Scotand. We are blessed with such a glut of "stuff" that is so easy to get compared with you lads. I really respect all my hot rod pals from other countrys who complete great builds that are MUCH harder to complete. Rock on brothers of persistence!! ~Sololobo~

 

Thanks Sololobo.It's not finding the parts that's the problem(especially if you know the right people!),it's finding the cash to pay for them!
Sorry to hi-jack your thread,Fatmyke,but,to give you an idea,I've heard of good Ford T10's going for £500 over here!

 

I'll be in Rocklin 'til Monday,so I'll come by and pick it up if you p*** on it.

I didn't think T10's weighed that much!

Thank You everybody,I'll be here all week and don't forget to tip your waitresses well.....