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By teejay99 - 11 Years Ago
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If all goes according to plan , in the new year , I'll be getting a Ford F 100, ' 56 or earlier . In a perfect world , the truck will have a Y-block but I would settle for an FE , or a sbf , even a stock 6 ........or a flattie in an earlier truck .
Now , IF , I have to settle for a Chevy powered truck due to $$$ , condition , location etc , will the typical 350 / 350 automatic be worth anything ? There are so many Chevy powered Fords out there , it may be may only choice so I'm trying to plan ahead ? I'll be looking for a turnkey truck , not a project .
Thanks , T
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By bird55 - 11 Years Ago
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IMO if you keep looking you'll find one with a yblock or the "right" ford engine combo. Yes there are a lot with scrubs in them. But I don't think you have to support that movement.
You said it yourself…"if I have to settle…" Well, don't.
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By teejay99 - 11 Years Ago
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I guess I should have been clearer ....I wouldn't be keeping the Chevy motor/trans combo , I'd be trying to pull it , sell it , and have the appropriate Ford installed .
T
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By The Master Cylinder - 11 Years Ago
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IMHO you should get a discounted price for taking the 350/350 GM junk off of their hands and disposing of it properly...
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By charliemccraney - 11 Years Ago
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If it is turnkey you want, plan on spending money, no matter what engine it has. If you can handle small repairs, I see no reason you can not find a '56 with the correct drivetrain at an affordable price. Buy it with whichever engine you desire already installed. There is no point in buying a finished "turn key" vehicle only to swap the drivetrain.
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By mctim64 - 11 Years Ago
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I think there is enough Ford in Ford '56 effies out there for you to find the right one if you keep looking. Of course you would be doing a great service to restore a 350/350 powered one to a proper drive train. Would be one less POS on the road.
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