I don't think it is a improvement. Chevy part on a ford.That Is the way it was.I bought the car for the running gear,lights.wheels, new tires.Other good stuff that would cost a bunch. don,t know how much money they spent on the car. I think I cut a fat hog in the rump. The T bucket,(fiberglass) will be replaced with a nice T C cap truck body. with a slick boxed frame. the Chevy dist. will be replaced with a stock one. If I can help it NO Chevy Parts. My Father told me that there was only one good car or truck FORD. H left me and went home to the Lord at the age of 94.