'68 ranger

[convincor]

theres no gain with a 427 crank/rods as it's the same stroke as a 390.
only benifit would be if it's forged crank and LeMans rods you can spin it over 6000rpm and not worry.
Also check you motor mounts. That's a early 2 hole block which you'll need to get creative with to fit it to your later style truck mounts.

[1971ford]

What's the plans with the taillight deal?

[jhndrrus]

so the mounts are different? its a '64 block. im gona put the lights in it. ill make new body moldings or chop the one out of a 78 to go around them.

[convincor]

Yes. this is a later block. The 2 holes farther apart forward of the 2 near the expansion plug are what's used for the mounts.
Not saying you cant use it, but you'll need to figure out something for mounts. Maybe just use earlier mounts. Maybe someone who's used the earlier block will chime in...

[basketcase0302]

jhndrrus,

Nice score on the truck man, and thanks for the pics!
With the wiring harness pulled out, now would be a good time for a good inspection of it. And will be much easier to do any repairs on it now, (instead of once it's back into the truck).

Nice job on the tail lights too.