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I've got an idea for a project and could use some feedback. I'm in the process of restoring/converting an early 50's bread truck (aluminum bodied step van) into a food vending truck. I was going to replace the original ford six cylinder-4 speed with a 350 chevy-automatic. However it occured to me that I already own an 81 300d limo (wrecked) that has a good motor and a 4 speed manual gearbox. I know my 83 300 turbodeisel is real gutsy so now I'm thinking maybe the motor and trans from the limo could be a good candidate to put in the bread truck.
Does anybody have any opinions on the suitability of the mercedes motor to haul the truck ? It's got to have more hp/torque than the old ford six.
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Does anybody have any opinions on the suitability of the mercedes motor to haul the truck ? It's got to have more hp/torque than the old ford six.
Thanks[