I like those trucks.

I had a 65 with Custom Cab that looked like that right down to the patina. I had a 429 in it and it was nothing to fool with. 65 to 79 was the same chassis so we got the frame brackets for a late 70's 460 F150 and didn't even have to drill any holes. Bolted right in. Bucket seats from a 68 300 and a console and shifter from a 65 Olds Starfire. She was stylish. lol

I grenaded the 429 doing something foolish and had a 440 4spd mocked up in it but sold it before it got finished.

A late model Crown Vic front clip can be swapped into that chassis with a minimum of fuss so it will stop, turn, ride good and not eat tires.

Kevin