The thick oil did not hide the rattle in the 235 for very long so I will have to be thinking about a motor soon,I would like to keep it powered by a six and measured the 300 in my 95 F150 and its close to the same length. I might be able to almost bolt in a 223 or 262 six using truck mounts and that would confuse alot of people since the carb is on the same side and the two bolts on top of the valve cover,paint it the 216 gray and a couple Chevy stickers and even the diehards might have a hard time telling what it is. The oil filter in the block would be the only thing to give it away so that might be the best choice for a motor.

Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

I wish more would do this!!! If I ever win the lottery, I am buying a concurs 57 vette and dropping a Y in it!!! Then maybe it will go!!! Will have to put the "Thunder Bird Speacial" emblems on the side, instead of those usleess fuelie badges too!!!

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Love it! I would ford out any old scrub I got my hands on!

55 Vicky & customline

58 Rack Dump, 55 F350 yard truck, 57 F100

59 & 61 P 400's, 58 F100 custom cab, 69 F100, 79 F150, 82 F600 ramp truck, 90 mustang conv 7 up, 94 Mustang, Should I continue?

I think it would be a good idea to leave the hood on, if possible so it can be covered. That way you can get comments on how good that Chevy sounds or performs, etc... and then make the reveal.


Lawrenceville, GA

Putting the Y (or any Ford engine for that matter) in the ’37 works for me. I had a hand in putting a 1970 model 351C in a ’63 scrub pickup with a Ford toploader 4 speed. Turned out to be a nice swap and runs good. It's also an attention getter at the local cruise-ins.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

The engine compartment is a little narrow so I think the Y block might be the better choice,I need to do some measuring before I decide on what motor to use.

Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think anyone has made fake Scrub valve covers to fit on a Y-Block. Must be some reason for that. I did see a mid 30's scrub truck this summer with a Mercedes 5 cylinder diesel engine. There was no mistaking that! Chuck

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Given the goal, I think the 351 is the better choice. The Chevy guys will probably think a Y-block is just some odd GM engine and find it alright. There will be no confusing a 351.

When I had the oem F O R D valve covers on it, people asked me if it was a Chevy. People who don't know any better think it is a Chevy.


Lawrenceville, GA

you may need an armed guard at the local cruise in!!

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Love it. That'll get a few second - and third - looks