The modern way is to find a wrecked 2wd truck or van and get a new style fuel injected GM SL engine and overdrive trans.
The small blocks were good but it is 2016!
Newer wrecking yard stuff is way cheaper, has lots of life and one donor for all the stuff.

It worked great for me in my Ply----h. A lot more jam and better fuel mileage.


1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine

3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine