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#19034 02/23/2004 6:39 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 112 | I know the 283 was an option in '59 but what changes to the 235/3 speed crossmembers, drive shaft and rear end, do I have to make to swap in the 283 with a 350 turbo into it. I'm 6'2" tall and I feel like a monkey trying to shift and brake in this little cab (the power brakes are next). I want to keep the truck looking as stock as possible. Any other automatic that would bolt up to the 235 would work too. Thanks-
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#19035 02/23/2004 6:51 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 244 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 244 | First off, your existing set-up has the front motor mounts is located besides the harmonic balancer and the rear mounts is at each side of the bellhousing. If you change the transmission to a 350, you'll have to buy a kit from Danchuk that bolts on to the 350 transmission at the stock location as discribed above. If however, you decide to buy and install a transmission cross member which is located at the rear of the transmission, it's recommended that you install side motor mounts instead of using the stock front mounts.
If you want to keep it stock looking, then look for and install a '55-57 cast iron powerglide. But if it was me, I'd go with the bellowhousing conversion side mounts. Good luck and have fun with your truck. | | |
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