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| | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 4 | I am planning to drop a 350 in my 58 chevy. It is all original right now, 235 with 3 on the tree tranny.I bought v8 motor mounts from speedway motors.
The ones I used: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chevy-to-1955-1959-Chevy-Pickup-Motor-Mounts,8473.html
My 235 has mounts at the front. It also has the holes in the center of it for center mounts but it is at the front. The original crossmember is also at the front. I plan to use the same transmission for now, and I need to know what all I need to do this swap. Any new crossmembers or anything? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Radiator, brakes, trans. And higher gear ratio.
'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: Dec 2015 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 4 | Everything except the gearing is taken care of. What should I do? I am gonna eventually get a new trans for it. | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | uh-oh, this is fixing to be moved to hi-po forum.................
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 | I've got that setup in my 58 gmc. You are talking about a truck, right? If so you'll need one of the castiron bellhousings from a V8 from trucks from about late 55 thru about mid 70's, one of the starters with 3 bolt pattern and motor mounts. The front V8 mounts didn't work for me so I used the side motor mount cross member from Jim Carter. If you don't have exhaust manifolds use Sanderson Headers from Summit racing Part number SNH-CC3-P. They will give you more room at the steering box. When you get the engine in be sure to check the angle of the drive shaft at the rear of the transmission. You may have to raise the front of the engine. Feel free to PM me for more info. Larry
58 gmc 100 with 350 sbc
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 4 | Yes it is a truck Larry. Thanks for the tips everyone. I'll keep updated on here | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 | If you need the bellhousing and starter let me know. I have both as extras for my truck.
58 gmc 100 with 350 sbc
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