Hi Bigwin---You need to find someone to watch that Hemi-lover!! And I mean that it a good way-LOL
Did you see pics of the place Boley/Ksmith and I are going to?
He has near 1500 panels/trucks mostly ford.
I saw at least 5 56panels. I still want a 56panel that is unmolested like yours.
Why don't you repaint and drive your panel? I would strip the black with a razor-knife and have done a couple vehicles this way---and hardly even touched the original paint.
In fact -I just did the inner fenders of the avanti--they were black and I scraped the black off--and now they are turquoise.
It takes patience and new razor-blades---but is cheap and you can do it with your kids....if they are careful/ Maybe a bad idea!! haha
I decided to install the 272 with 4 speed from the 56f600 I scrapped out.
The 64 yblock has that weird harm balancer and I will use that carb and intake. I just jockeyed 3 of my trucks in the barn and still have room to build the 56. The 53 is at my buddies getting brakes rebuilt and soon will be home. Are you still doing the bee business? Is Andrew done with school--or did he get a job wrenchin'?
Anyway--I still am looking for a driveshaft (272/4speed) and running boards and rear fenders-in case you have some. I see your ebay shroud is selling well. Bill----thanks