Tomorrow I am flying to Florida to check out a Boss that I put a deposit on through Ebay. I have every reason so far to believe the guy is on the level, as I have spoken with him on the phone and has a very reasonable story for selling the car, though it only has 156 miles on it. He has also been very good at returning all my communication and even been so nice as to have a copy of the Boss 302 book signed by the author for me, and send me pictures of it. But, its a LOT of money for me, and a DREAM come true. So, as I check out the car, do you have any advice for things to look for? Any worries about counterfeiting, ie, replacing the motor with a stocker and dressing it up like a Boss? The intake manifold is obvious, but what about what about the heads under the coil covers? What about the block and internal components? Is there VIN plates on components that I could look for, or other identification? After all, there are all kinds of people out there, and who knows what they will do to make a buck. Thanks for any advice

 

Check the VIN, it should have a 'U' code for the 8th digit.
If you are not comfortable with the sale, don't buy it.
Also, check the other exclusive features that come on the Boss, wheels, painted roof, seats, door sills, etc.

 

Quickest way is by the vin number, can't fake that. The 8th digit (starting from the left) will be an 'U' on a Boss, and an 'F' on a GT.

 

I highly doubt its a fake, i would enter the Vin into Fords service records and see if its been in for service or problems.
Why did he say he was selling it?

 

Thank you both for your advice. The car has all the visual cues of a Boss, from the pictures, and I will of course check the VIN, but I was just wondering if anyone had heard of people doing something like Hertz rent-a-racer swap, by swapping out the motor or components and then making it appear to be a Boss. After all, as many of you are probably are aware, what makes the Boss 302 motor isn't just a different intake manifold.

 

Thank you, where do I get into Fords service records? He says his kid is a college student and needs a car, so he was going to trade this in to get him one, but decided to see what he could get on Ebay first.

 

Take the time to bring to a local Ford dealer with the owner and have it checked out. Someone would have to go through a lot of trouble and money to clone a BOSS. Not like it is worth another $50K.

 

Im not sure if any Ford service center can check it, but definately the dealer where it was originally purchased it can be checked.
Example, I can go to my local dealer dealer and enter the vin, and they can give me the complete history of my truck and all the repairs and oil changes.

 

It would cost more to Clone a BOSS than to buy a BOSS. I would think the tune would need to be changed because of different cams from each type of engine.

I would be more concerned with Damage repair myself. Get it on a lift and look that car over thuroughly.

Joe

 

Look up the sticker. Just put the VIN here:

http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Numbe...cker/Ford.html

At least you'll know how it was delivered. That and throughy check the car (maybe a PPI) and probably wouldn't hurt to do a Carfax...

 

Thanks guys. Taking it to the dealer tomorrow to have Trackey activated so it will be back at the dealership anyway. I looked at it today and have no worries anyway. It is remarkable! Not a hint of concern about the seller either. I think I can rest easy now, except that first rock chip WILL undoubtedly happen and it will be my fault.

 

If you can maybe try and get a car bra for it or wrap it up in Painters Tape

Maybe call BBR and see if they have one in stock or something or know where you can get one from

 

I might get a clear bra, but I am having it hauled back to MI in an enclosed trailer, so that is just a different set of worries. Thank you

 

Post pics as soon as you can and congrats. Don't worry yourself over chips, you will never enjoy it fully if you do.

 

go for the clear bra.Its a savior

 

If you can install it yourself, because finding someone to do it is pretty tough at least around me it is.

 

Glad it worked out for you. Bought mine on line and over the phone. The dealer was nice enough to have it hauled to the shipper too.

 

Where in Fl did you buy it from?

 

Lakeland

 

I am not far from Lakeland if you need any help. 863-557-6990 Scott