building a 51 f1 for my dad, its all ford, 302/aod wirh a granada rearend. the 302/aod combo was bought from a neighbor who got it from a local salvage yard. its tagged as 1983 motor, but pretty sure its probably 1987 or newer, has a tbi setup. ive been told i can switch to carb setup? i have a performer intake with a 650 elderbrock. anyone have any thoughts on if this will work with my engine trans combo, (this is my first ford build)? ive been told its to much carb from a couple buddies (not ford guys). were not building anything radical, its just a truck for my 80 year old father. 302/aod with if i remember right some where like a 270:1 rear gear?

Thanks for any info!