Classic Truck Performance

1960 Ford F+AC0-100 Fleetside

Inserting a hot GM-branded mill into a classic Blue Oval is nothing new, as these kind of engine swaps have been going on since the beginning of hot rodding as we know it. So, when Tim Shutters was whipping up his new-to-him ’60 F-100 Fleetside, the thought never crossed his mind not to use the parts and pieces he had on hand in his garage back in Fishers, Indiana.

“I’m a GM guy at heart, but I have always thought that Ford got it right when they designed this era of truck. When the opportunity presented itself during the build, I decided to go with what I know and rebuild my Ford project truck with the Chevy performance components I have had experience with,” Shutters

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