Thoughts on my misguided idea anyone?

[overlander63]

I had a 1969 F100 with a 390 engine, and a 3 speed manual transmission that I used to tow with. Long bed, manual steering and brakes.

[bobchevy89]

Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

I disagree that a Ford would be that much more difficult than a Chevy. After all, the 289/302/351/5.0L motor has certainly been available for many years, making interchangability simple, and the engine has been so popular for so long, finding parts is no problem. And of course that way you don't have to be seen driving a Chevy

351 windsor and 351 cleveland parts are not all swapable.chevy parts are 350 283 400 parts are.we just made a 383 small block with a 400 block with a 350 crank with bearing spacers and rods . very easy and less than $1500. if you know how to.