First here is a little about me. I am a ford loving man with a ford loving family. I have a 2012 f250 powerstroke, 2012 Flex, a 66 mustang with a 331, and a 88 diesel f650 and my new Project, my 62 Econoline pick up.

Since finishing my mustang, I have a strong built 289 with a very aggressive cam, worked over heads and a strong bottom end.
Last week I picked up a brand spanking new Hughs C4 trans still wrapped in plastic that was over $1200 to the guy who initially had it built. So it makes since that after having carb and timing issues with the all factory less than 70k miles 6 banger that the Econoline gets a new power plant.
I do need a distributor (any recommendations are welcome). Im thinking about a petronix vaccum advance unit. I also need a torque convertor and a flex plate. I know I need the 28oz imbalance flex plate but do i get the 157 or the 164 tooth?

My plan for the econoline is to install the 289/c4 and also install a 2000 explorer 8.8 rear end with 3.73 gears. (this is what I did on the mustang and it is AWSOME) I am going to do a mini tub and flip the front beam. I want the paint to be a bright green with large gold flake. I have heard that I can us old bronco style headers and they will bring the exhaust right out behind the doors. I am thinking this or Zoomie style exhaust. I also must install A/C

so im looking for Ideas to make it outragious! But, functional! All ideas welcome, can you please help with the following

1 flex plate? which one?
2 Is it worth converting to disc brakes?
3 how to convert the column 3sp shifter to Automatic?
4 ideas on converting throttle to cable in lue of linkage
5 header idea
6 do I have to get a taller dog house? i know i have to expand the rear
7 radiator ideas which is best

Thanks Guys

 

Vic, Old Skool on many Econoline forums, can help you with the engine cross member, auto shift on the column, cable throttle, front disk brakes, dual master cylinder , and will know about everything else.

Yes, you will need the taller dog house they used from 1965 to 1967. Chevy makes a nice tall dog house too.

Besides Vic, you can get the disc brakes from Dean D & D Disc brake kits, convert your econoline drum brakes to our disc brake kit for a great price

 

Thank you, ill look for him and inquire. Im hoping to start next monday. Im going to spend this week sourcing parts.