Thread: Chrissy the Chrysler

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Hello my name is the BUCKSTER, I have a 1947 Chrysler New Yorker four-door sedan, I would like to put a 350 Chevy motor in it. I am looking for different ways to make this happen as I have heard that the steering box is in the way. Some say I have to move the engine over a couple inches. I would like to keep the stock steering column and the stock steering mechanism. So I'm hoping someone out therehas had that same problem or if someone has the knowledge of what I have to do to make this work. I'm wondering if I could go with a smaller steering box but what all would. I have to do with the steering after that to hook everything up. I am working on a budget so if we could start with the cheaper ideas and work our way up that would be great. I know the how to do is out there so please send it my way thank you for your time and ideas. The BUCKSTER

A 318-360 Mopar is a better fit if you want to keep it mostly stock or a 302/5.0 Ford which is narrower than a Chevy small block, the front mounted distributor and oil filter on SBF's will help clear the steering better. If you use the 318-360 you can probably use this with some mods: 42/52 Ply, 41/52 Dod SB Chrys Eng/Trans mt kit 2188CP - Butch's Cool Stuff

Agree with Jeff's assessment, but will go a step further and suggest that starting any hot rod modifications should begin at the rear of the car. The differential in your Chrysler was designed to handle 135 hp and would not like having to put up with much more than that before beginning to shed off parts internally.

Overall, I think hot rodding this car will be a mistake. If you are not planning complete suspension, steering and brake mods in addition to the engine swap, it could very well be the car that you die in.

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Originally Posted by JeffB2

A 318-360 Mopar is a better fit if you want to keep it mostly stock or a 302/5.0 Ford which is narrower than a Chevy small block, the front mounted distributor and oil filter on SBF's will help clear the steering better. If you use the 318-360 you can probably use this with some mods: 42/52 Ply, 41/52 Dod SB Chrys Eng/Trans mt kit 2188CP - Butch's Cool Stuff

Thanks for weighing in on my question I was told that the three 18–3 60 was bigger than the 350 Chevy. I will do some further investigation on that. I'm pretty sure I've been on the website that you're talking about I think I'm gonna go back there and see if I can send Butch an email with my problem and maybe he can help me out to . The gentleman that I'm getting the motor from brought it by my house the other day because right now it's sitting in a 60s Malibu station wagon. I heard coming a block away, he's one of our I would say local hot Rod builders and the sound that was coming out of those exhaust pipes was beautiful and when he left and took off down the road there was absolutely no smoke no nothing so clean it was crazy. But saying that I will be keeping an open mind about going Mopar which would definitely take some of the heat off from the Mopar guys. I have never been just a Mopar guy or a Chevy guy or a a ford guy I just kind of like them all. Thanks again for your time and let me know if you hear of anything else The BUCKSTER

Originally Posted by techinspector1

Agree with Jeff's assessment, but will go a step further and suggest that starting any hot rod modifications should begin at the rear of the car. The differential in your Chrysler was designed to handle 135 hp and would not like having to put up with much more than that before beginning to shed off parts internally.

Overall, I think hot rodding this car will be a mistake. If you are not planning complete suspension, steering and brake mods in addition to the engine swap, it could very well be the car that you die in.

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I hear what you're saying about the rear end and I've already checked into that and a blazer rear end would fit right in. Plus if I get one with disc brakes that will help my brakeing power. I do plan on some of those upgrades you mention but those will come later on, my first priority is to get it running and the rest will come one step at a time. That's what we have Missouri winters for. As far as hot riding this being a mistake I will have to differ with you on that, all hot rods aren't 2 door coupes and I mean no disrespect to you but that's just my opinion and I do hear you about the upgrades which will all come in time . Right now I'm just trying to keep my stock steering column and steering wheel because it's cool. I don't plan on dying in it but I do plan on dying with it. Thank you again for your advice. The BUCKSTER