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I am looking at putting an LS1 engine and tranny in my 1950 Chevy truck and would like to know if anyone has done this and get some help/advice on what is required, ie: front end, engine compartment modifications, etc, etc. Am new and trying to learn. Thanks,

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It's been done thousands of times and there is lots of info there. You will enjoy your finished truck.


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Do you know where I can go to seek this info?

Thanks

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Use the search function at the top of the page on this site. Search LS1 swap or a version of that. Should be lots of posts.


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'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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Suggest you also pick up a few of the truck magazines - Custom Classic trucks comes to mind. There are a lot of vendors in there that specialize in parts to make the engine, trans, and rear-end swaps into older trucks. No sense reinventing the wheel.


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As already mentioned,this has been done thousands of time,mostly with a chassis swap as well. Are you doing this,or using the stock frame and axle?

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Good question BC52 Frame? a few other things to think bout, while you decide what it is you in vision for your truck.
headers, brake master location, cross members, rear end, steering box & column, fuel tank.
some welding is required, with fabrication skills, just figuring out the engine location to the radiator, is a challenge.

Have fun, good luck with your project.



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