Wow! It's like someone is reading my mind. I've been pondering the same thing for the last year or so. My 54/4400 is a pretty good smoker.
First, thought was to find running 235 and do a weekend swap so I could put some miles on this "new to me" truck. Running 235/261's are pretty scarce around here.
Second,I also have a great donor truck that has to go, but has good drive line. 1972 c/40 with 292/4-speed/2-speed rear.
Third, A friend called a couple months ago and tells me I can have that 454/auto. in the old town ambulance if I want to pull it out. Its a 1977 454 with 30,000 miles. I drove it a few miles before we yanked it and its a good one.
So I have some choices but hate to lose that foot starter.
I know their are some opinons out there, lets hear them. thanks to all and I hope this helps phantom2012 also.
I don't post alot, but I'm always reading. Love the Big Bolts!
1954 44001954 3800Jim D.
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