Got my car back...

[Onewolf426]

351 Cleveland was another good Ford motor.

 

[papa]

428 ? They'll fit.

I've got a 428 and a Large Spline TopLoader 4-speed.

But I'd rather have a 427.

I don't how tight it'll be in a Fairlane, but in a Mustang it's almost impossibly tight. It's an all-day job to check sparkplugs. When they were new, in the shop the flat-rate was for 8.0 hrs.

Depends on what he wants it for and if stock configuration for collector's value is a consideration.
He's got the original engine, and if it's a daily driver a 302 will be fun. And simple.

While he's saving for the 428.

Yes it would be the same as a Mustang. Just like the 390 or any other FE style engine , 352 , 360 , 390 , 406 , 427 , or the 428.

The OP's car is a great looking ride.

 

[Captain O]

I'd like to see someone put a 5.2 (318) installed in the Dark Horse into a 1960 Ford Falcon (my first car). With a properly reinforced unibody coupe, the car would be a real speed demon.

 

[UC_Guy 1971]

Here’s my ‘66 much like a ‘65View attachment 121090

Is that a 390?

 

[Captain O]

351 Cleveland was another good Ford motor.

I agree. This is what powered the Detomaso Pantera. and that was a hot number!

 

[UC_Guy 1971]

Found on road dead, Ford.

First On Race Day.

 

[Retired Bum]

First On Race Day.

Fix or repair daily

 

[Hertervillian]

Is that a 390?

289 in this one. Neither one of us is too interested in ET’s anymore so we work pretty well together.

 

[Retired Bum]

@UC_Guy 1971
I found more
• Fix Or Repair Daily (The most common mechanic joke)
• Found On Road Dead (or Found On Roadside Dead)
• Driver Returns On Foot (What happens when you spell FORD backwards)
• Fails On Rainy Days
• Finally Obsolete Racing Device
• Frustrated Owners Really Disappointed
• Feelings Of Regrettable Decisions

I was almost crying with the last one

 

[Retired Bum]

@UC_Guy 1971

My apologies for the humor here, I thought you might enjoy these ! No intentions to denigrate your ride. But I have a warped funny bone!