If you go with the 261 and put a T-5 with overdrive and a .390/.373 rear gears (thus remaining on topic for those scoring at home), you will wonder why anyone would ever put a 350 in one of these trucks!
Carl

Last edited by 52Carl; 10/07/2015 2:53 AM.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission