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Originally Posted by Ditty
What I'm thinking is:
Do all the other work around the motor and trans. Get the body all done, and painted, suspension, interior, etc. Leave the 460 for awhile, while sourcing either a 6.0 or a 6.4L and tranny ofr the swap. I'll also have to figure a way to get the newer gauge cluster into the old truck. Maybe a total dash swap.
I'm going to try to do some searching while here at work to see about a 2wd set up....front (maybe mustang style suspension) and rear possibly 4 link. I don't really know too much about suspension setups...so I'm on the research train right now...I have a big learning curve to get through. Maybe I can tub-out the rear and lower it...that would be SWEET!!!
This is pretty nice looking...something like this...but less flashy!
Geaux Town Muscle - Performance and Restoration - Projects |
I think lowering the Twin I beams is a little easier than it used to be, but still not too much fun! Once you get them in place they don't move too much, it is the alignment that was no fun! I accidentially jumped my 79 F250 over a RR Crossing in Tomball it went almost 15' before landing, never even bothered the alignment on that truck! I think you will like that vintage 460 until you get a PSD. I also had a 460 in a Merc, Grand Marquis 77 it would fly too!
I am jealous! Good luck, and have fun building!
On the truck in the link, this should be done also:
shave the drip rails, Color matching mirrors,front bumper, and grill, except the part in the middle which should be Billett ! And Suicide the doors!
Last edited by robertcarmel : 08-10-2007 at 09:40 AM.