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| | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4 | I am looking for some information on putting my 1954 GMC coe on a 1998 dodge diesel chassis swap, and information on parts and venders for my Truck, I am new to the forum and hope I am in the right spot. Thanks Lawn boy. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Welcome,Lawnboy! I haven't seen anything on the Dodge/A.D. C.O.E. swap,but sounds like a BUNCH of work! A 4BT will have a tight fit,in the stock location. with a 6BT,you'll have your hands full of mod's,like firewall,linkages,and the like. not saying it can't be done,but may be too big a project for a novice. I know it would scare me! Check-out "Youtube" "1947 Diamond T 4X4 conversion.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0iI79F6jnY This truck is a conventional,and it took 6 "pro's" a bunch of hours to get this thing operable. Some GREAT ideas,though!
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | On a COE, one can run the engine out the back of the cab as far as one wishes, however, new mounts, etc., will have to be fab'd, keep the rad. in the original location. Not so easy on an LCF.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | Another option is mounting the engine completely behind the cab. I have seen several such installations. The radiator is left in its stock position with electric fans and the rest of the engine compartment is left empty. It would probably work best with an automatic transmission because of clutch and shift linkage problems. | | |
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