Originally Posted by
havi
Original preferred, but a repro is a possiblity, I guess. Got a '62 Fairlane project that I've considered dropping a 406 into it to loosely replicate the Tasca Ford/Hotton DST '62 drag car. If a 406 is or isn't readily available, will dictate where I'm headed. Mostly just throwing ideas out there right now. Any input would be accepted. TIA
The odds of getting an original are not good unless you have a lot of bucks to spend. A not cheap but more obtainable option might be a 428, its just a stroked 406 but there are more of them out there and the 406 and 427 low riser heads would give it an authentic look. Good luck with it.