What is a 74 used ZF that is NOT polished but shifts smoothly worth on the market now a days?
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I'll bite. $5000-$6000.
I saw one go on eBay France the other week, dusty, dirty garage derelict for $7200. THAT was overpriced, at least here in the states.
Larry
I saw one go on eBay France the other week, dusty, dirty garage derelict for $7200. THAT was overpriced, at least here in the states.
Larry
Emery,
There was a discussion thread three back in this list (sorry can't figure how to link it direct) as there has actually been three ZF transaxles on eBay recently.
One 'as new' stored since '74 bid up to $7,200.
One custom ratio, polished bid to $6,100.
Third was pulled and sold locally.
I say 'bid up to' as one never really knows with eBay whether these are real consumated deals.
If luck is on your side, and your prepared to wait you can get one at a reasonable price. I saw a rebuilt one, zero miles about 2 months ago on eBay go for $3,000. It was poorly described just with 'ZF' in the title.. so any detailed 'searches' missed it and it got lost in amongst the other Ford and BMW ZF boxes.....keep your searches simple, even if it does mean looking through a couple pages of 'hay' to find that needle
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Julian
There was a discussion thread three back in this list (sorry can't figure how to link it direct
) as there has actually been three ZF transaxles on eBay recently.One 'as new' stored since '74 bid up to $7,200.
One custom ratio, polished bid to $6,100.
Third was pulled and sold locally.
I say 'bid up to' as one never really knows with eBay whether these are real consumated deals.
If luck is on your side, and your prepared to wait you can get one at a reasonable price. I saw a rebuilt one, zero miles about 2 months ago on eBay go for $3,000. It was poorly described just with 'ZF' in the title.. so any detailed 'searches' missed it and it got lost in amongst the other Ford and BMW ZF boxes.....keep your searches simple, even if it does mean looking through a couple pages of 'hay' to find that needle
.Julian
quote:Originally posted by hawaii:
What is a 74 used ZF that is NOT polished but shifts smoothly worth on the market now a days?
If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it.
I'd have to ask! I hope mine never breaks! 
Emery , are you selling or buying?
Anything wrong with yours?
Anything wrong with yours?
What would shipping cost to Hawai?!!
Gary
Gary
I might be selling one. Mine is still good.
thankfully!
thankfully!
Any idea what it weighs?
quote:Originally posted by comp2:
What would shipping cost to Hawai?!!
Gary
Well, that's good to hear.
A ZF with bellhousing weighs around 155 lbs.
Josh
A ZF with bellhousing weighs around 155 lbs.
Josh
quote:Originally posted by 4NFORD:
I'd have to ask! I hope mine never breaks!
That is why I have never had mine at the drag strip. I get all caught up in the moment and tend to bang shift. One botched shift and I could wind up a pauper.
A ZF sold today on EBAY for 7200.00 .....WOW !
Ron part of the problem is people need them for those GT40 kit cars. It is a supply and demand sort of thing.
accobra
Do you happen to still have the link of the sale? opps-never mind I found it.
Do you happen to still have the link of the sale? opps-never mind I found it.
quote:Originally posted by accobra:
A ZF sold today on EBAY for 7200.00 .....WOW !
quote:Originally posted by JK:
Well, that's good to hear.
A ZF with bellhousing weighs around 155 lbs.
Josh
Josh
Would mind emailing me at
Emery@hawaii.rr.com
I have a question for ya.
You can buy a new one from Butfoy for $8800 with your choice of gearing.
Emery, you never mentioned why you wee asking.
I know a guy here in Reno who has one for sale, but he doesn't use the DTBB board.
It is currently at Butfoy's shop and waiting for a buyer whom can choose his gearing. From what I understand it certainly isn't anywhere near $8,800.
Anyone seriously interested could drop me an e-mail to julian_kift(at)hotmail.com and I'll put you in touch.
Julian
It is currently at Butfoy's shop and waiting for a buyer whom can choose his gearing. From what I understand it certainly isn't anywhere near $8,800.
Anyone seriously interested could drop me an e-mail to julian_kift(at)hotmail.com and I'll put you in touch.
Julian
Keep in mind that you can also get very easily burned buying a ZF from someone you don't know or off E-Bay.
Giving up 5-7 grand for a ZF without knowing where and who it's come from is nuts.
If it isn't right, it could cost you close to that again to make it right. They can cost more to repair than buying a new one from RTB.
Your better off buying a new one from Lloyd at RTB for 8800.00, at least you know what your getting and from who.
Giving up 5-7 grand for a ZF without knowing where and who it's come from is nuts.
If it isn't right, it could cost you close to that again to make it right. They can cost more to repair than buying a new one from RTB.
Your better off buying a new one from Lloyd at RTB for 8800.00, at least you know what your getting and from who.
Emery,
Give Lloyd at RBT a call.He is a very pleasant, helpful guy who can give you the straight answer. A lot of horror stories float around about the cost of ZF repairs and replacements.
Get it right from the horse's mouth.
John
Give Lloyd at RBT a call.He is a very pleasant, helpful guy who can give you the straight answer. A lot of horror stories float around about the cost of ZF repairs and replacements.
Get it right from the horse's mouth.
John