47-55.1 Need some wisdom from those who have already been there

[dmax1989]

So after what seems like an eternity, the major cab repairs are done on my 53. To be honest I was so involved with it I never really paid much attention to the next steps after the panel replacement was done.

That being said, my original plan was to swap in a T5 (which I have), transplant a camaro rear end and then rebuild a 235 with dual carbs and fenton headers. The original engine must have had water in it when it got parked because the head cracked (and god knows what else). I did find another engine but have not torn into it so who knows if its good either.


SOOOOO

Those that have went this route, were you happy with the outcome of the drivetrain? Not too many people around here keep the 235 going so I was hoping to do something different. But maybe thats why nobody has one anymore.


Should I give up on that idea and put in a 350, 383 or LS? I want to keep the solid axle for nostalgia purposes but again, maybe thats pointless.


Please share what you have learned. Im definitely interested in hearing other views. Might save me from spending tons of money on the wrong stuff.