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NoviceLou · 04-11-2024, 08:26 AM

I own an engine-less 1939 half ton pick up that I've started restoration on. I want to put a flathead V-8 back in for a sometimes daily driver. I'm looking at and thinking a 1953 8ba might be better suited for a periodic 100- highway mile trip based on advances made by Ford to reduce overheating. Is that engine OK to swap? I have a rebuilt transmission, a re-cored radiator, and the original drive shaft and rear end. Do I need to do other work on these parts to make it fit? Will the current engine mounts be sufficient? Thanks.

NoviceLou

04-11-2024, 08:26 AM	#1
NoviceLou Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 5	Swapping Engines I own an engine-less 1939 half ton pick up that I've started restoration on. I want to put a flathead V-8 back in for a sometimes daily driver. I'm looking at and thinking a 1953 8ba might be better suited for a periodic 100- highway mile trip based on advances made by Ford to reduce overheating. Is that engine OK to swap? I have a rebuilt transmission, a re-cored radiator, and the original drive shaft and rear end. Do I need to do other work on these parts to make it fit? Will the current engine mounts be sufficient? Thanks. NoviceLou