[olddog]

I agree with your parts choices. 390 went into pick up trucks well beyond all the other FEs, and some are still running. It's getting harder, but they can still be found fairly easily. 427's are pretty rare these days, and 428s are not plentiful either, so I think these should be saved to restore original cars, in an ideal world.

A 390 block stroked out to 440ish is more engine than a 2500 lb car needs. I'm surprised I hear of so few. Everyone seems to want to go Windsor stroker or all out aluminum block 482 or bigger. It puzzles me more people do not go with an economical 390 or 440ish stroker. Glad to see you showing us what can be done.