Make sure that you change the oil every 3,000 miles religiously. Worn engines will experience contaminated oil from blow by past the rings. The unburned fuel will dilute the oil, leading to rapid wear on everything which moves. If you keep up with the oil changes, it will run forever.
Carl

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission