Really a good story. And a good collection of parts needed.
I am doing the same swap almost, but go with a period correct 283.
I now have all the parts except the flywheel and clutch.

Please take some pics and post them somewhere so you can share it with us.



My Chevy Viking 1959

Ulf Hedlund. Eskilstuna. Sweden
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Also:
Ford Galaxie 4 dr 1959
Ford Custom 4 dr 1964
Ford Mustang GT 2005