Thanks guys for the input. I AM OPEN TO ALL INPUT AND FEEDBACK!!! lol. A buddy of mine has a 302 in his garage, says it hasn't ran in a year but still turns over. believe me, i want EASY, but i kinda still want to keep it a Ford truck. i am by no means a die hard Ford guy, just one of those things... If the Flat head is going to take too much of my dime and time, i will let it go. Im sure there are a few people on here would like to get their hands on it.

I was also thinking that i want the truck sitting a little bit lower than its stock height. The Fatman MII clip should drop the front end right? that is what their website says. Then maybe i could find a mustang rear end that is in good condition as well.

I would LOVE a standard transmission, but if i do use it to tow the toys, and getting stuck in rush hour.... nahh i want a standard. That is all part of the fun right? idk, we will have to see which direction i go. kind of depends on what trans i end up with.

Yes Scootin, this will be a "budget" build, lol. lookin for whatever low cost items i can to get her running. HOWEVER, i will not cheap out on the front end. Fatman looks like some good stuff, i will contact them to see what i need. Might even just run the stock rear end if it looks good enough.

I think the Fiance will soon regret givin me the full and clear green light on this project