Whats that saying about opinions, something about everybody's got one...
I used think similar about seeing all those SBC's in everything from Beetles to other none GM vehicles at car shows.
They're everywhere, they're everywhere......
I personally think putting an SBC in a non GM vehicle is an abomination but then again that's my humble opinion .
Then I decided to try that route on an already modified AD truck and now have a slight change of attitude. There's so many ways to do the swap that looking for how they did it has added a new level of interest in what was getting to be just a side line as I checked out the swap meet sections at the shows.
If a vehicle wasn't a restored to stock or an outrageous example of engineering & skill I didn't spend much time looking at the vehicles. Obvious trailer queens get little attention from me... I can understand that many enjoy the trip more than the destination but I likes to drive 'em. So the highest value to me is how well it drives, looks is secondary..
Funny, I've got an mostly stock 49 Chevy powered by it's original 216, a former farm truck with the dings & blemishes that came with that profession and a 49 GMC with a brighter paint job and a fresh SBC dropped in it. Guess which one draws all the attention?
The Chevy drives and rides very good considering the engine is worn, but the body and frame is tight.
The GMC is getting to that point and since I didn't break the bank with the engine swap I can address the multitude of other problems it has under that nice exterior. Beauty is only skin deep applies to vehicles too.....
Put me in the SBC's are OK by me. (In GM vehicles that is LOL)
Dave
