All my life I've thought of myself as a Chevy guy but on this I have to say I am definately leaning toward the Ford 300. Mainly because of availability and, from what I have heard and read, it is easier to work on and find parts for. However they are so close that I'd be happy to go with the first good one to show up. But if I could find say a '53 Ford 3/4 ton and drop a '95 300 in it.......