I really see no reason for rear end swaps, etc. I want an original looking truck and I want to keep my wheels. My trans operates just fine and I'm happy with double clutching it. Even if I went with the same type of power plant the speed it runs would be ok as long as I don't think I'm going to blow it up running it at 55!
The current engine runs great, just smokes a bunch. If I'm going to go to the trouble of fixing it I would like to upgrade it!
I at least will find a 55-63 Chevy 235-261 to get the pressure fed rods. Anybody know if I could swap the crank and rods out of one of those engines into my block?
Keeping it original on the outside would be awesome!
