I just got my 71 Lincoln Coupe back from a total 460 motor rebuild. I checked the mechanics references and I STILL got shafted by the guy. Way overpaid for some parts. What I originally wanted to do is get on eBay, and get a 'motor in a box' rebuild kit for a 460. This is a motor rebuild kit with new pistons, oil pump, rings, seals, you name it. Everything is there except the crank, intake and carb. The kit I was looking at was all name brand parts, and I think the price was $450. Of course, my mechanic didn't want to do this and it wound up costing my extra aggravation and money. He wanted to spend my money at his favorite parts house instead. Enough of that crappy story of my own stupidity. Whichever way you go, you can swap out your stock cast-iron intake manifold and get an updated Aluminum one. I put a Weiand 'Stealth' manifold on my car, and except for it being rather tall, I am happy with it. Put a quality water pump on as well. Go with a double-roller timing chain and avoid a gear drive. Does your truck have dual exhaust? If not, plan on doing it. Anything that helps your motor breathe is a good thing. i didn't see how old your truck was, but I put electronic ignition on my car and its great. I used a Pertronix II kit that fits under the distributor cap. There will be other folks here giving you better advice purty soon, I'm sure. Keep us updated no matter what, okay?

Michael