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Old April 3rd, 2015, 02:32 AM
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Default Re: Newbie, intro and question

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Originally Posted by thatryan View Post
Is what I am looking for that rare? Had no idea...why is that, because of the 351E engine?

If so, would it be another option to find one in the 305 engine, and then look for a 351 block to overhaul and install separately?
What's rare is the combination of 1966, 351, and automatic. The more of those 3 things you're willing to give up, the greater your chances of finding a truck sooner. If you find one with a 305, you can always upgrade to a 351, 379, or 401 later. If you find one with a manual transmission and want to switch to an automatic, you'll need to find the V6-specific adapter which is not easy to find either (although I do have one I'd part with).
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