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estout81 · 10-25-2020, 11:06 AM

Zeke3,
In 1964 I bought a '40 Ford and proceeded to put a SBC in it. All stock Ford drive train. Ran well and was reasonably fast. By '67-'68 the 289 Fords were kicking 283's butts. I had to have a 289! Oh what a mess I got myself into! No aftermarket support for Ford in a Ford at that time! I had to make everything! Oil pan, headers and everything for open drive train. Didn't want to cut anything on the Ford frame so, it was quite a challenge. All worked out well and was very fast and reliable. Sold the car in '88 minus engine and trans. It now resides in FL as a Chevy with a Ford body, oh well.

10-25-2020, 11:06 AM	#19
estout81 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, Ohio Posts: 522	Re: 1940 merc & ford x member replace Zeke3, In 1964 I bought a '40 Ford and proceeded to put a SBC in it. All stock Ford drive train. Ran well and was reasonably fast. By '67-'68 the 289 Fords were kicking 283's butts. I had to have a 289! Oh what a mess I got myself into! No aftermarket support for Ford in a Ford at that time! I had to make everything! Oil pan, headers and everything for open drive train. Didn't want to cut anything on the Ford frame so, it was quite a challenge. All worked out well and was very fast and reliable. Sold the car in '88 minus engine and trans. It now resides in FL as a Chevy with a Ford body, oh well.