The truck I bought orginally had a flathead v-8 and it was a floor shift. I just see a big hole where the engine and transmission were located. The body is in really good shape with hardly any rust. Thats why I decided to tackle this project. I am not much of a body man but I am pretty good...

Lol this project is starting to fall into place I think I will go with the 302 motor. You guys have given me a lot to think about and have narrowed my options. Now I will just need to think about the rear end. So if I am understand correctly I can keep my rear end housing and just change out...

Well for starters I have been researching till my head is spinning and absolutely just love this project. My budget is as follows, I have no budget as foolish as that sounds I will be conservative but I want it done right.Now for the transmission update on the AOD this I will look for and I...

Mtflat thank you so much. I am so excited one to belong to this site where I can learn so much from guys like you who are more experienced and two I feel like a kid in a candy store with my first build. It is a honor to build a piece of ford history. Thanks again

This is my first post and my first project ever. I purchased a 1951 F1 Ford pickup. It has no motor or transmission. It has a 6 volt wiring system. I plan to convert the 6 volt to a 12 volt system. Here is the question I need help with. I would like to drop a small block ford v-8 into the truck...