Kevin know hijack taken I look forward to watching yalls builds. I have to admit Im still a little tempted to put my other Ford BB in it and build an Fe over time but Id like to just do it once. Then again the 390 based motor isnt my ultimate goal as I like every other Ford guy want a 427

Are all D2 truck motors mirror image blocks? Ive found 2 in our local pick a part 1 in. A F350 and 1 in a 100 both are marked as good running but I wasnt able to find 105 sue to grease. They want $250 for either.

Hi Im new and Im looking for suggestions on a 390 based engine for my 64 that will make enough streetable hp to put her deep into the 11s with a 4 speed. I like the idea of Barrys prison break stroker since Im starting from scatch but will 500 ponies put her where I want to be?  Im leaning in that direction with a little more cam and compression on E85. All suggestions or criticism is appreciated

Welcome Robbie-  Well, looking back through this thread it would appear that we've just about got your'64 built .  Good folks, tons of knowledge and input here.  Doug is right about the addiction, the whole thing with FE's is that if you haven't lived 'em and get too close you get pulled right in .- Len

Thanks Len I sure appreciate the welcome. Your right though Ive always loved Fes ( Ive had previous project cars that were planned Fe power the most recent I had to sell before ot was finishedwas a 65 Fairlane I wanted to tribute Darrel Drokes TBolt). I had a fox Mustang that the 460 based motor was planned for then I came upon this Gal I just couldnt pass up. Its a resto project so maybe over time it takes to restore the car Ill be able to afford an actual 427 based motor. Wishin

Suggestions for light weight would include fiberglass bumper brackets and fiberglass bumpers, plus a fiberglass hood and a fiberglass decklid.  These are all available from Crites Restorations, and if my experience is any guide the quality is pretty good.  Each part will save you 50 pounds, for a total of 200 pounds weight savings.

If you aren't going any faster than 11.50, you don't need a roll bar or roll cage to meet NHRA tech.  Not having that would also save you some weight.

I forgot it was 11.50 thanks I was thinking it was 11.99 anyhow my best friend has a 64 basically the same car and he got every glass piece Crites has for the car less the doors. So I've seen that Charles makes some good stuff. I'll probably do the same as the doors are pretty pricey and I'm not wanting any window issues. I wish I could afford a Pond block etc but for now at least I'm looking for a 390 based motor hoping it'll get me into the 11s at 2800 ft elevation. My other buddy's had a 64 with a 466 c4 combo and no fiberglass except the hood basic Dove motor juice cam intake and headers and went 11.92 best at Norwalk a few years ago. That's part of the reason I was leaning that way but I just really enjoy the whole nostalgia part of an FE 4 speed maybe even NMRA/ Funford nostalgia class racing. They're the only Ford events out this way and it's at Ennis 5 hrs away. Everything is Chebby out here, two things I miss from living east of the Mississippi is friends/family and Fords. Sorry for the rambling I just really miss talking FORD thanks

Thanks for the welcome guys. I just bought the car a C code 3 speed. Solid Texas car no seats engine or trans but all the trim and clutch brake pedals are there. $500 bucks couldnt pass it up. 64s have been a bucket list car for me since I was a kid. Plans are to light weight with a 390 based motor and a top loader. Street strip would like to get it into the 11s. Dont want to have to put more than a 4 or 6 point roll bar in it. Suggestions are more than welcome