I've had a 1929 Chevy sitting in a barn for 10 years now, engine is bad. I haven't found a good replacement head, though 3 bad ones. So time to seriously consider a swap. I understand a 216 or 235 will fit in with some parts. 1938 ish transmission from a 1/2 ton , bellhousing from a 1938-46 truck, clutch/brake mount from a 1936-46 "big truck".
My questions are:
1. What am I leaving out?
2. There is a 1938 1/2 216 with bellhousing and transmission for sale on facebook. Can I just bolt this whole assembly in and then bolt (?) the clutch/brake pivot mount to that bellhousing? I understand the rear of this transmission will mount my existing driveshaft yoke somehow...
3. Does the clutch/pivot mount bolt on? Are they difficult to find?
4. The car has a brand new (10 years old, but less than 3000 miles) brass honeycomb radiator. Will that provide enough cooling for the bigger engine?
5. What else am I leaving out?
Thanks,
Dave
