Originally posted by OldSub:
That should be fun.
Is that a combination brake/hydraulic clutch master on the firewall?
Nope, truck was originally an auto, looks like thats just a dual chambered MC.
I'd expect this truck used bellhousing mounts instead of a transmission crossmember. I think if it were mine I'd buy a set of those generic engine and transmission mount crossmembers to mount the engine and transmission you are talking about.
More pics:
http://www.speedyoldtruck.com/images/ramp7.jpg http://www.speedyoldtruck.com/images/ramp8.jpg http://www.speedyoldtruck.com/images/ramp9.jpg http://www.speedyoldtruck.com/images/ramp10.jpg http://www.speedyoldtruck.com/images/ramp11.jpg http://www.speedyoldtruck.com/images/ramp12.jpg Its probably got a multi-piece driveline. You'll probably need to have the front shaft modified for length and to take the yoke to fit your transmission.
I've got a good drivetrain shop I've worked with that is reasonably cheap. And yeah, its got a 2-piece shaft.
I know they are ugly, but the hydroboost brake system works well, and since that truck weights an easy six or seven thousand empty, you sure don't want to mess with less than adequate brakes. Get another three or four thousand pounds on the back and it will be fun to stop...
Yeah, thats why I was trying to see if anybody makes a vacuum booster for these trucks.
