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 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: May 2011
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Hey guys,
Here's the deal. I have a '60 Apache 10 SB Step side with no engine or tranny. Originally the straight 6. I also have a '73 Caprice with a freshly built 454 that I had about 500 miles on when I got hit hard in the rear. I'd like to take the 454/TH400 and put it in the truck. Is this a relatively straight forward swap?
Thanks,
Dave
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: Dec 2001
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Welcome to the Stovebolt MoGas. Sorry I have not put a big block in a 60's pickup but since it was built to hold at least a small block engine V8 I would think it can be done without to much modification? I feel others have done this so hang tight. .... just remember, with the 454 it will use "MoGas"  sorry, just couldn't resist.
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: May 2011
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I know it will not be the most economical thing to run to the Home Depot, but neither is my '68 442......
I use my little '94 4 cylinder Toyota pickup for daily driving. When I want to go fast, I wanna GO FAST!!!!
I really don't want to part either vehicle out, so I think it would be a nice marriage.
My thoughts are:
Beef up the rear end and convert to front discs, then pretty much drive it like my socks are on fire.
Dave
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: Dec 2001
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Go for it Dave. If my friend can put a 454 in his 53 chevy sedan I know you can put one in a truck.... oh, and I like to GoFast myself!!
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: Feb 2004
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I've got a project on the "to do" list, a 59 Burb that's going to get a 75 Caddy 500 with a TH 400 behind it. That one's going to be my trailer tow rig, with a 3/4 ton IFS and an 8-lug Dana 60 Detroit locker rear end.
Jerry
"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"
Kris Kristofferson
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: May 2011
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Where would I look for motor or tranny mounts?
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: Aug 2000
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I put a 409/T400 combo in a '61. You can use big block mounts and then weld them to the frame. I got mine from ebay. I used Sanderson headers. There was a very small amount of trimming necessary for clearance and it was hardly noticeable. Make your own tranny mount.
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: Dec 2003
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Well lets see here.I have a 1965 with a 500 inch Caddy motor and 400 trans.runs just fine.I bought it this way so dont know about difficulty of installation.
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: Oct 2010
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It fits. I had a 66 with a 454 and a Art Carr tubro 400 with a Gearvendor OD. I would use the 427 tall block and stroke it to 509in. The motor made a lot of heat under the hood. Put two 3 core radiators together to keep it cool.
1940 Chevy 1 1/2 ton, 1959 Chevy 1/2 ton, 1966 Chevy C20.
I can explain it to you but I can't help you understand it.
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Re: 1960 Apache 10 with a 454
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Joined: Mar 2004
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I've got a 63 K20 that I rebodied and had to put two small clearence dents in the firewall for the corners of the valve covers. It was close enough that they may have rubbed under engine torquing on accel,
Scott
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