Im thinking about swapping in a small block chevy into my 1951 one ton. But im being told I will have to space the steering box out to clear the exhaust. Is it possible to install a v8 without moving the steering box?
Ken, Do you have a picture of a V8 in an original AD frame with this exhaust setup? Or know where to get one? I suspect it might help John even more. I have often read and thought about this swap and I am also curious to see one that is done.
1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300
Don't know much about AD. I thought the first pic was an AD chassis. I do believe the 265/SBC will work nicely. John can tell better than I. This may help. It's block huggers, but I like the 265 deal better. As slim as it gets. Nice one here, clean, good studs, make offer, free ship.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
