I can't wait to ditch the Ford motor in my 37 but I'm stuck with it for now, truck deserves a mopar motor.
IMO if all you have is body sheet metal parts you aren't saving anything
69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry
69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd
69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto
37 Plymouth PU
Find your spot on earth and ride it.