ClassicCar

I don't have the vin info handy, but suspect it's 272 because of the front crossover exhaust pipe.



Considering a 390 transplant with probable C4 tranny from a 60's donor; maybe 66 Merc, 67 Ford, 69 Ford SW [I'll shy away from the 63/64 engines].



I know it's been asked before, but that was a time back; wondering about current sources for the motor and tranny mount adapters? need to be re-fitted? or bolts right in?



I hear debates that say 390 is VERY heavy, and then some say only 50 pounds heavier? do we have specific data on it?



My question NOW [for simplicity] is for ideas/parts to get the engine and tranny INTO it................... then later I'll ask about front discs, springs, stronger differential, radiator, and more. But to keep it simple, engine/tranny info for now, please.



OF COURSE it'll need to have dual exhaust, and will welcome any steering column clearance solutions as well as header types.



Would I be crazy to put 2bbl engine in it? won't that be strong enough for an old man? I have access to both 2 and 4 bbl so it's not a real issue.



Thanks,



LarryR : )