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So,after finding a dead hole (low compression) on the 460 that was swapped into my '66 by a previous owner... and finding a very fair deal on complete rebuilt mild 460, an engine swap is in my future. My question is how to dress it. Do I make it look like the stock 352 that my truck origiunaly cane with or paint it Ford blue like the 70's. This truck definitely has an original "vibe" but is far from original. the outside looks bone stock save for lowered stance. Under hood has been monkeyed with by many who came before me so I'm not dreaming of an OE resto look. Just seeking some opinions on what would look better. I'm leaning towards the later all blue painted engine dress. Normally, I would not care but when will I ever get this chance again?
its your truck, what color do you prefer?
I use whatever parts I can find, in whatever color they come in.
I prefer the blue with the late 70’s air cleaner and 460 decals. Just polling the peanut gallery. Sometimes I come up with a plan and someone sets me straight.
I like the black block and gold valve covers and the older smaller black 208 air filter.
I would do the black / gold old, air filter but make the sticker were it has 208 to say 460.
I wonder how many older people and maybe young ones would see the 460 on the filter housing?
Why I would not do the blue is that is all you ever see in cars and trucks never the black / gold.
It is different and would make it stand out from the sea of blue motors you see.
I like being a little different and why I kept the 300 six in my 81 F100 but made little changes that Ford should have done that like the air filter would be hard to pick out unless you really knew the model.
Dave ----
For me, I prefer to keep things looking correct. Truck is far from it but have always done my best to conceal any changes made. Under the hood, the original 352 is long gone yet the only thing that looks different about the 425hp 390 that resides there now would be the headers. Going 1 step further, knowing dual exhaust was never an option, I chose stock exit for passenger side pipe while the left side pipe is hidden, tucked up next to the spare tire for its exit. Most of the people that don't know what's correct think I'm silly but I get a kick out of watching the ones that do know scratching their heads. Bottom line is I aim to please only myself. People are gonna tell you how you shoulda done it regardless.
So,after finding a dead hole (low compression) on the 460 that was swapped into my '66 by a previous owner... and finding a very fair deal on complete rebuilt mild 460, an engine swap is in my future. My question is how to dress it. Do I make it look like the stock 352 that my truck origiunaly cane with or paint it Ford blue like the 70's. This truck definitely has an original "vibe" but is far from original. the outside looks bone stock save for lowered stance. Under hood has been monkeyed with by many who came before me so I'm not dreaming of an OE resto look. Just seeking some opinions on what would look better. I'm leaning towards the later all blue painted engine dress. Normally, I would not care but when will I ever get this chance again?
be very careful of ANY so called just rebuilt engines.
if no receipts and or photos it likely never happened.
as far as detail do it how YOU want it to be only. Ask 10 people get 20 answers.
i agree with others the black engine gold valve covers looks great. Even tho that was ‘65 only.
Detail for one of my ‘66 trucks. Air cleaner will get painted black.
any engine “rebuild” that was not 5500 or more was not done properly.
so many rebuilds are nothing more than a can of spray paint at most.
be very careful of ANY so called just rebuilt engines. if no receipts and or photos it likely never happened.
as far as detail do it how YOU want it to be only. Ask 10 people get 20 answers.
its all in the details
I’ve been lurking over at the 460 forum and kept seeing Paul Kane’s name come up. He’s who rebuilt it. I have pics showing various stages of the build.
Ford corporate blue. 32 valve engine, this is as close as I could make it look like Henry built it in my 67 XL.
Needless to say most people haven’t a clue what it is. Those who know tell me I nailed it.
Ford corporate blue. 32 valve engine, this is as close as I could make it look like Henry built it in my 67 XL.
Needless to say most people haven’t a clue what it is. Those who know tell me I nailed it.
I love that!
My other bad habit is a 68 charger. I've added efi, al radiator, serpentine belt setuup, and other modern touches but I tried keeping the stock-ish vibe... even though the color are stock for the wrong year
It is your truck and you do it your way. Blue is my favorite color, so I’m partial that way. Make it something that will be remembered when someone sees it. “Fred, remember that turquoise 66 f100?” “Which one I saw somewhere in the neighborhood of 12 of those?” “The one with the black and gold big block?” “Oh Yeah! That one was sweet!” Again I love blue, and hopefully I put a twist on it that will be remembered.
When I swapped out 400’s in my ‘79 F-250 I painted the replacement 400 Ford red, used on the Y-blocks sometime in the 50’s. Confused alot of folks that didn’t realize Ford ever used red on the v8’s.
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