It has been a long time and many hard roads and miles since I have been able to post in here, but I am back and ready to start moving things along!
Long story short, and I'll explain down the road... my project has now become TWO projects. I have a Stovebolt truck project AND a 53 passenger car that is about 60% finished but still a long way from completion. The car has a freshly rebuilt '59 or '60 261 with maybe 30 miles on it to get exhaust some time ago. I am wondering if that engine would not be a better fit for the TRUCK and if an engine like a 283 SBC (it will have a 700R4 behind it) would be better for the car. I am expecting width and steering column issues here, that is why I would not want to try wedging a 350 in there. The car has a modernized suspension and front end from "something" with modern power brakes etc. I have a LOT better chance of a crate V8 being out there than any six.The new 261 is obviously a fit for the truck which will have a granny-low SM420 stick. This car is way closer to the road than the truck is and needs to be moved forward, I will keep the 261 in the car if that is best, and be in the market for another good used 261 if I do that. What does this forum think I should do?
