I want to put one of these: [img]http://BoltBucket.org/merlin/Rolls-Royce-Merlin-1602x1031.jpeg[/img] in my '64 C20. But the only way I can envision pulling it off. Is by putting it in the bed, and using something like an Olds Toronado transaxle as a rearend / axle for it. Seem like a worthy project?
Start with something like a military deuce and a half drive axle and have someone build you a gearbox to transfer the power straight down to the input flange. No need for gear reduction- - - -it will have enough torque at idle to slip the clutch and get moving. Reverse- - - - -you're really on your own there! Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Saw an episode of Jay Leno's Garage featuring that rig. Seeing it run was pretty awesome.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
A bone stock trans-axle will hold up just fine if you use a planetary drive in the rear hubs. Our 4 engine 10,000hp tractor had a 9 inch Ford differential that held up just fine.
