I've installed a 350 into my '48 1 1/2 ton. There wasn't anything too hard to make or modify, but there is alot of fab work even using upgrade kits. I didn't use any kits so the engine cross member was the hardest thing to fab. A lot of little things to do that takes time. I used exhaust manifolds, so I had to "clearance" the right one. Had to make my own throttle cable set-up and make the brake pedal clear the left exhaust manifold. Also had to find the correct bell housing for the small block and it still required some modification. My suggestion would be to pull the front clip and make plenty of room to work and attack each problem as it comes.
Scott


Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

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