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Agreed I was just thinking I might get lucky with a solid motor that I wouldn't have to get into. I've priced out new 390 crank, rods, and pistons and seems like I could probably pu whole motor for nearly the same coin. Not sure where to look for good used crank and rods. I'm not opposed to rebuilding the motor but if I don't have to right now we could concentrate on body and the interior.
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I might have an OEM Diamondstep Pattern bumper out on the farm (if my sister hasn't done something with it) that would fit that pickup. I took it off of my 78 F250 Ranger when I put the heavy roll bar bumper on it....
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I like both the FE and the 385 sires, 429/460 engines. The 460 is a bit more modern engine and maybe easier to get parts for. The engine I run was a 429 and was built into a 460. Lots of torque and power, poor MPG. I run a 390 GT Fairlane engine in a 66 F100 4x4, I do like it a lot. Power is good a bit low in the low end torque. Better MPG, but is a F100 and the 76 is a F250 4x4.
A may know of some 390 parts and or engines here in Prineville.
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I like both the FE and the 385 sires, 429/460 engines. The 460 is a bit more modern engine and maybe easier to get parts for. The engine I run was a 429 and was built into a 460. Lots of torque and power, poor MPG. I run a 390 GT Fairlane engine in a 66 F100 4x4, I do like it a lot. Power is good a bit low in the low end torque. Better MPG, but is a F100 and the 76 is a F250 4x4.
A may know of some 390 parts and or engines here in Prineville.
A may know of some 390 parts and or engines here in Prineville.
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My e-mail is abertha2@juno.com, send me a e-mail and I will see about getting with you on the parts.
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