The old stovebolt engines, if properly rebuilt, will just keep on going, with few problems. Update your rear gear ratio (and brakes for safety,) and you can cruise at highway speeds. That is in my plans.........
but,.. if I DO go newer, I like the 4.3 with 5 speed in my '89 truck.

Last edited by 40casey; 09/04/2012 9:51 PM.
1940 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup "KC"
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