The chassis is a Ford F53. 17,000# GVWR. 3,500 towing capacity.
That old 460 is a very reliable engine and runs great with the Bank kit. The E4OD tranny is a soft shifter and needs a shift kit to make it a durable performer. Fuel mileage is a weak point. The brakes are unjustly condemned but perform admirably if kept to OEM standards. The calipers need to be removed and the slide pins cleaned and re-lubed every 2 years. Like all phenolic caliper pistons, they swell with age and the calipers will need to be replaced with age. I prefer calipers with metal pistons.
My 95 Bounder with 460 was still running great at 140,000 miles, when I replaced it with a 528 stroker engine.
I have an acquaintance with a 94 Bounder 460 that just turned over 200,000 miles on the original engine. It's all about maintenance.
Richard
95 F53 Bounder 460/528
