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6 to V-8 swap 1950 F-1
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bmillerw |
07-15-2016 @ 2:30 PM
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I'm pretty green when it comes to the early Ford V-8's. Can someone give me an indication of how much time, effort, and expense it would take to replace a 6 with a V-8 in a 1950 F-1? I want a 1949 or 1950. I have spotted a good one that I like, but it has a 6-cylinder which I would never be fully satisfied with. I know there are a lot of them out there and more will come along but this one is priced right, in the condition I am looking for and in color combination I want.
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ken ct. |
07-15-2016 @ 3:50 PM
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Buy it man ,theres nothing wrong with the 6 in those yrs. Its a strong runner and possibly more reliable than the 8 . OMO ken ct. Truck looks super.
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bmillerw |
07-15-2016 @ 4:24 PM
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Do you have an opinion on ballpark value?
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ken ct. |
07-15-2016 @ 4:36 PM
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No but others may have , wait for more replys. But truck does look good. ken ct.
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bmillerw |
07-15-2016 @ 5:28 PM
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Thanks for the response. You have me thinking.
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carcrazy |
07-15-2016 @ 7:00 PM
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Go for it! Keep it as a six. It is a good strong engine and will be something different that you can have to separate yourself from the crowd.
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TomO |
07-16-2016 @ 7:57 AM
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Take it for a test drive, and if you like it buy it and keep it as a 6. The 6 has better pickup than the V-8 and drive just as well. The truck is pretty in the photos and if it drives as good as it looks, you have a winner.
Tom
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