I built a '50 with a '53 full pressure 235, T-5 with a .72 overdrive gear, and a Nissan Xterra 4.64 limited slip rear end. That is my drive anywhere vehicle. I could pull a stump and drag it down the road at 65 MPH. (I haven't done that yet, but I could.)
I built a '49 with a 350/400TH engine/transmission, power steering, A/C, and a 3.08 12 bolt rear end. It is my pretty boy truck which I can drive anywhere, but I don't when it is raining. (Its too much work to detail every time it rains.)
I used to have a 100% original '52. The block cracked so I parked the truck to be restored at a later date. I truly miss driving that truck. I always wanted to use my hand crank to start it, but never had the chance.
So whats my point?
Buy as many of these trucks as you can get away with plus one, then build each one to suit every need. Bone stock, slightly modified, fully modified.
