1972 Penn Yan w/ twin ford 351's.....should i , or shouldn't i

[mrdjflores]

oh, decisions, decisions...
came across this ad right by my house.....
i could very very easily recoup my money by parting this old gem out....especially the engine blocks....

http://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/2193892360.html

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 1972 Penn Yan w/ twin ford 351's.....should i , or shouldn't i

Dont need to part it out you need to fix it and love it. Ok I know some must die for others to live, but this ones too cool

 

[stackz]

Re: 1972 Penn Yan w/ twin ford 351's.....should i , or shouldn't i

I'd own that boat if it was for sale in charleston. thats exactly what I've been looking for lol.

I've got 2 302s I'd toss in it temporarily just to get it out on the water until I could go through the 351s

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1972 Penn Yan w/ twin ford 351's.....should i , or shouldn't i

620 miles....if you had a trailer, it would probably be worth the trip

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1972 Penn Yan w/ twin ford 351's.....should i , or shouldn't i

wel...just went and checked it out...not in too terrible condition...
crawled down into the belly...very dry...stringers and transfer felt hard as rocks, no movement in them.
would need to replace/fix most of the electroncis and gauges. someof the interior wood tim would need replacing, not appeared to be broke...just dated and old.

one big bad thing...the engines...one definately need full rebuild...the other is unknown...BUT...they are both 302's, not 351's

i was mainly interested in it if it had 351's in it....think i'll pass

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 1972 Penn Yan w/ twin ford 351's.....should i , or shouldn't i

302 are loads easier to get parts for. Why the big deal about 351s Unless they are Cleavlands they are a dime a dozen.

 

[Luhrs28]

Re: 1972 Penn Yan w/ twin ford 351's.....should i , or shouldn't i

I know you guys are probably getting sick of hearing me say this, but that's another nice boat crying out for a diesel conversion! I doubt the beam is enough for two V8's, but a couple of 4 or 6-bangers might fit.