as you know back in may i first logged into stove bolt and asked the question do i want a v-8 in my 51 3100 ( hence the name whattodo) some said yup some said dont ruin a good truck by doing the swap. well i finally made up my mind and 5 months later i have my 3100 almost road ready pretty cool huh?! i would like to thank all of you guys for your help. all i have left to do under the truck is shock mounts and inside all that is left is carpet. thanks to every one ps i am working on buying a 47 from the guy next door , he gave up on it after 6 months coolhuh!