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GMC engine into '53 Chev.AD front crossmember mod. #1252041 01/22/2018 4:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 central coast CA 6 68ironhead 'Bolter
68ironhead 'Bolter 6 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 central coast CA	I know that the GMC engine is a bit longer out front. What is the best way to modify the front crossmember to accept the early GMC motor mount so this 302"can find a new home.

Re: GMC engine into '53 Chev.AD front crossmember mod. 68ironhead #1252046 01/22/2018 5:14 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_swap2_302.htm Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: GMC engine into '53 Chev.AD front crossmember mod. 68ironhead #1252050 01/22/2018 5:34 PM
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68ironhead 'Bolter 6 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 central coast CA	Thanks Tim, I.ve read that article several times. Was hoping for a little more detail than "cut from truck mud flaps".

Re: GMC engine into '53 Chev.AD front crossmember mod. 68ironhead #1252295 01/24/2018 4:19 PM
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68ironhead 'Bolter 6 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 central coast CA	Geez, do I have to reinvent the wheel ? Maybe take photos for a tech tip.

Re: GMC engine into '53 Chev.AD front crossmember mod. 68ironhead #1252782 01/27/2018 9:46 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA G Grigg .
Grigg . G Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA	You could swap a GMC crossmember, and if necessary put a spacer between radiator support and crossmember. •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 ---All pictures--- "First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-

Re: GMC engine into '53 Chev.AD front crossmember mod. 68ironhead #1252801 01/27/2018 11:20 PM
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68ironhead 'Bolter 6 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 central coast CA	Thanks Grigg for the response. That looks to be an awful lot of work. That may be the absolute "proper" procedure, but hopefully I can fabricate something a little simpler. It's only 2"s.

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