I got hit head on in 1976. Totally my 68 ford 1/2 ton 283. Bought a new 1/2 t. Ford , 302, hooked to small gooseneck ONCE, traded it off next day. Totally gutless.
I have always had 3/4 to 1 T. after that. Except the Lil Red i used to pull with for while. . Had good power, impressive.