More progress.
Clutch and then transmission installed, used old input shaft for lineup tool.
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Then after bolting in the U shaped crossmember from the 470 the old transmission crossmember had to go. Usually I use a 12" long 1" wide cold chisel and a big hammer to remove rivets, this time I tried a new tool. I think it's called a chipping hammer, like a small jack hammer and a whole lot more powerful than a common air hammer like the tool dealers sell. Less than 5 minutes had 10 rivets cut and the crossmebmer laying on the floor, no damage at all to frame, and didn't wear out my arms. It also shook loose a pile of dirt and grease from the entire frame!
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And finally to set the engine in place, perhaps for the last time?
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Next up is design and make rear engine mounts.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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