i was planning on using the 454 because i had it and a TH400 transmission that are both rebuilt out of a '76 1/2 ton.
i do like diesels but i am 14 so i don't have a hole lot of money to spend for the engine and trans. anybody know about how much a used 4-53 and tranny to go with it will cost?
steering wont be too much of a problem because i want to do a axle swap something like what grigg did.
i will mostly use it for pulling a trailer and going into town every once in a while.

also has anyone tried to do a disk brake conversion on the original 2 speed axle?