I bought a very original and complete 1951 chevy 3100 in May. Tried to rescue the 216, no luck. Bought a 235 for replacement, cracked head.
I have a good 350 with 3 speed manual tranny(Saginaw) from a 77 short-wide. It also has a good driveline and and rear end(3.07).
I would like to use this engine,transmission, and rear end.
1) will the stock radiator work in Texas?
2) can I keep the original pedals and link to the clutch and a better brake setup?
3) can I keep the original steering column, at least partially. I realize the usual approach is to go with power steering. Can I do this and use the original steering column at least partially?
I will install IFS and disc brakes in the front. Maybe one with rack and pinion.
I also have a 350 tranny but would like to keep the truck manual.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I hope to God this has not been previously covered somewhere. I tried to search, honest.
Thanks!