I am tired of reading about the scrub motors in the old Fords so its time for my Chevy to be Ford powered,was thinking about a 351-c I have but the more I think about it the 272 would be the easiest to go in. I think I can use a truck 3 speed bellhousing and front mount and should go in easily so over the winter I am going to find those parts and a rear sump oil pan,it looks like my Chevy might get a Y block before my 55 does.

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

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

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

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

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

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

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

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)

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

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 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!