1960 Ford Thunderbird Base Model, Runs And Drives Great - Needs Restoration - on 2040-cars

VIN: OY71Y171577 Year: 1960
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base
Safety Features: none whatsoever
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 142,607
Exterior Color: white and primer
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This was originally a Y-code 352 car owned by my stepdad that lost its motor, so he swapped in the complete running gear from a 1959 430 car, after having it properly rebuilt.  It's now a 430 Special from radiator to rear axle, with a Heavy-Case Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed and re-worked valve body. The heavier suspension was re-sprung and transferred as well.
THE GOOD:  It has an upjetted carb, new pistons and titanium valves from Egge Machine, and it revs without vibration - the motor is impressive. The body is very straight, there are almost no dings in it, and all of the locks work. The tires are good, Pirellis in front and Michelins in back, and it runs and drives great. I haven't owned it all that long, he worked on it on the weekends for years, but he's decided to restore his sailboat instead. The work done so far has been top notch.
THE BAD: Obviously there's some rust, but it's not horrible, and it's nowhere structural. It will need new floor and trunk pans soon, and it needs all new weather stripping and exterior rubber.  The windshield has a small crack toward the passenger side, and the driver's window glass needs replacement.  It has relatively new exhaust but I can hear a small leak somewhere. Fuel gauge float is bad, and the battery doesn't charge at idle. The instrument cluster stopped working soon after the swap and the car has been driven maybe 8,000 miles since then, and that's about what's on the motor. Column shift selector plate (PRND2L) is worn, and the external power brake vacuum reservoir leaks so we disconnected it - it feels like standard brakes.  The seats are from another Ford which had headrests....
I DO HAVE: the original seats, radio, original fender skirts, a pair of brand new stamped rocker panels, new valve covers, an extra water pump, extra starter, generator, PS Pump,  5 wire wheel covers, extra belts, a car cover, and a couple of new chrome pieces, all of which come with the car.
CURRENT CONDITION: I drove it 7/11/13 and it was just fine.  It runs great, regulates heat properly, and all fluids look like new.
I've tried to name every problem with the car so there are no surprises!  It's great car with a lot of work in it that needs restoration.
I'd like to see it painted deep blue with mag wheels, but that's for someone else to do.  I'm selling it because I don't have the time or the resources to finish it.
I'm happy to talk with you about the car whether or not you bid, so please feel free to contact me! 
Reserve price is  $2999 -- the motor and parts are worth that alone!  I'd like a $300 deposit through paypal upon auction close, with the rest due in cash the following week.
This car is of course sold as-is, I'm not a dealer, and I didn't build it.  It made a 70 mile trip with no problem earlier this year, and it is a fine machine that can burn rubber for miles.
Thanks for checking it out.