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Andrew
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Hi there! First post here
I've just started work on reviving my mom's '59, that has been sitting for about...25 years now. I'm going to spend a few days trying to get it to run as is (it's not seized, but I haven't tried starting it yet), but I'd like to start researching replacement engines now just in case that turns out to be a waste of time.
If I can't get it running satisfactorily, I see three options--get the existing engine rebuilt, buy a crate engine, or find a running donor car with a similar enough engine to swap in with minimal fuss.
Any advice? I'm especially interested in what year/model of contemporary Fords would have compatible engines for a donor car--will any (non-truck?) FE engine work?
Thanks a lot!
PS, here she is:
http://i.*********/kRPkP4c.jpg
I've just started work on reviving my mom's '59, that has been sitting for about...25 years now. I'm going to spend a few days trying to get it to run as is (it's not seized, but I haven't tried starting it yet), but I'd like to start researching replacement engines now just in case that turns out to be a waste of time.
If I can't get it running satisfactorily, I see three options--get the existing engine rebuilt, buy a crate engine, or find a running donor car with a similar enough engine to swap in with minimal fuss.
Any advice? I'm especially interested in what year/model of contemporary Fords would have compatible engines for a donor car--will any (non-truck?) FE engine work?
Thanks a lot!
PS, here she is:
http://i.*********/kRPkP4c.jpg