1966 shortbed fleetside

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by Flapper

Powertrain is undecided.

1-Freshen up original 283, carb or sniper, turbo 400
cons- Brackets kinda suck-no accessory holes in heads.

2-I have several big blocks (even have a 1966 396) carb or sniper, turbo 400
cons-I didn't open/widen firewall for valve cover clearance
- possible cooling issues

3-Ls - best running option, should have later model transmission with
factory ecm - cheapest route for putting in a LS
cons- expensive
-switching to Holley terminator + harnesses
-better serpentine accessory brackets
-LS's kinda ugly- expensive to pretty up
-the cost of all of the additionals to switch over

Nice work, you started out with a great truck. I really like the color choice. If you decide to go the 283 route you could use low mount brackets to mount alternate and power steering pump. I have the power steering bracket but haven't tried it yet, probably today.

See my engine here - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...&postcount=469