Hi Streets,

In the end, we want a functional car with an old look, but a new feel. The class is auto shop at a high school leve, it's a full auto shop inside the classroom. There's about 50 eagered kids to learn. They learn everything from basic power train rebuilding, to changing parts, to body work.

Currently the '53 has a 235 streight six. (I think it's 235!) with a powerglide automatic transmission. It's all original stuff. Also, the rearend is the original. I don't know, but I've been told that the original one has to go because the new engine (chevy 350 V8) will be way too powerfull for the 50 year old rear end.

We want to be able to drive it on the street and freeway!! We're not interested in making it a ¼ mile track car.

you mentioned:
>As far as the FE, what Mike says is true and I'd go with that >recommendation.. Brakes also.
So, there's a front end called "78 Mustang II V8/AC (HD) springs" or there are many of those to choose from. Mike's advice was to not get the cheapest, so which one is the cheapest to stay away from that?

As far as the engine mounts and transmission mounts, where can I find those, or are they included in the front end kit?

Thanks Streets.

CarlosV