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Hi all,
Tough decision to make.
I have 2 trucks. a 1973 chevy 3 sp on the column I have rebuilt the motor
and trans. Runs great but will require alot of body work to make it right.
2nd truck is a 1960 f100 3 sp on the column perfect body but the 223
smokes like all get out. It is not even possible to drive it on the road.
The engine was stuck and I freed it up but I beleive it needs new rings.
basically a rebuild.
I have very limited funds. I could sell the chev and take a hit due to the body
or (and I know this will drive the enthusists wild) convert the good drivetrain
to the f100 then take my time building a 302 or somthing to that effect.
Just wanted some opinions from someone who may have did this before
or suggestions in general.
Thanks,
Fdeeptone
Tough decision to make.
I have 2 trucks. a 1973 chevy 3 sp on the column I have rebuilt the motor
and trans. Runs great but will require alot of body work to make it right.
2nd truck is a 1960 f100 3 sp on the column perfect body but the 223
smokes like all get out. It is not even possible to drive it on the road.
The engine was stuck and I freed it up but I beleive it needs new rings.
basically a rebuild.
I have very limited funds. I could sell the chev and take a hit due to the body
or (and I know this will drive the enthusists wild) convert the good drivetrain
to the f100 then take my time building a 302 or somthing to that effect.
Just wanted some opinions from someone who may have did this before
or suggestions in general.
Thanks,
Fdeeptone
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Use the Chevy to fund the rebuild. If funds are limited especially because you will end up with masses of fabrication and alterations to make it all work out right. And in the end you will be the proud owner of a ******* truck that nobody would ever want.
The 223 should be a fairly cheap rebuild.
A cheap respray on the chevy might be worth the investment to get the most out of it.
The 223 should be a fairly cheap rebuild.
A cheap respray on the chevy might be worth the investment to get the most out of it.
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Thanks for the input. I really wanted to go with a v8 over the 223.
Everything on the truck is original and is in good to very good condtion.
it is a stepside. Would it hold it's value better with the original 223?
Thanks,
Fdeeptone
Everything on the truck is original and is in good to very good condtion.
it is a stepside. Would it hold it's value better with the original 223?
Thanks,
Fdeeptone
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I used to think all original was the best for value, but in the past few years it seems like there have been some big prices for more moderized cars. Case in point, '57 T-bird in near perfect condition brought less at auction than another similar car with a nice 302 conversion and crossflow radiator. And I had to agree, it seemed more desirable to me too since it was nicely done.
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It's a lot easier, at least for me to take care of the mechanical stuff. Body repair with all the sanding dust can be a real pain unless you have the room and the dust isn't a problem. There are a lot of guys on this forum that love the 300 "6"-cylinder engine and you can find them all over the place fairly cheap. There is also a lot of speed equipment available for them. Just a thought, something I would be intrested doing to that Ford truck if it was mine.
Good Luck
Rod 51F1
Good Luck
Rod 51F1
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Told you it was a hard decision.
Just finished looking over the truck a minute ago. Still can't decide.
My son has a 300zx that has a locked motor could be a canidate for the 307
chev motor.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Fdeeptone.
Just finished looking over the truck a minute ago. Still can't decide.
My son has a 300zx that has a locked motor could be a canidate for the 307
chev motor.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Fdeeptone.
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I like the 300 six swap idea. They are cheap and plentiful and great parts availability. And it would be a lot more fun than the chevy.
As to he ZX, a 302 Ford is a hundred pounds lighter than a 307.
As to he ZX, a 302 Ford is a hundred pounds lighter than a 307.
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i say its time for a drivetrain swap.. Pull the good engine/trans (even rear end if its nice) out of the chevy and put it in the ford..
i know poeple will complain, but its going to be cheap, and like you said, it doesnt have to be permanent.. you can put a ford back in it when you save the money to do so.
i know poeple will complain, but its going to be cheap, and like you said, it doesnt have to be permanent.. you can put a ford back in it when you save the money to do so.
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Originally Posted by create
i say its time for a drivetrain swap.. Pull the good engine/trans (even rear end if its nice) out of the chevy and put it in the ford..
i know poeple will complain, but its going to be cheap, and like you said, it doesnt have to be permanent.. you can put a ford back in it when you save the money to do so.
i know poeple will complain, but its going to be cheap, and like you said, it doesnt have to be permanent.. you can put a ford back in it when you save the money to do so.
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Originally Posted by Bdox
NOPE! Not cheap and not easy.