Thanks for the comment, but I don't think it will make it any easier. The car is a 58 Custom 300 Fordor sedan. The 292 V8 is coming out, as well as the Fordomatic. Putting a Ford I6 and an AOD probably would not be any easier than the Chevy I6 and 700R4. Plus I have earlier experience with the Chevy and like the manifold options. The Ford I6 is also a good motor.....don't want to upset anyone.....but I think for this project I'll go with the Chevy.

I guess I'll end up with a Fordolet.