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04-21-2010 04:58 PM #1
Help With 59 Rambler American Super Motor
I have a 59 Rambler American Super with a Flathead Six. I would like to install a small V-8 but don't have much room in the engine bay. I have approximately 21 inches wide X 30 inches long (transmission to fan). I would prefer not to have to cut any sheetmetal if possible. I realize that the transmission and rear will have to go to.
Beautiful 2 door sedan with continental kit. Any advice will be appreciated.
OldgruntLast edited by oldgrunt; 04-22-2010 at 06:19 AM.
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04-26-2010 08:49 AM #2
Best bet is to go measure some small blocks, be it Ford, Chev,Mopar etc. You may find that a V-6 may fit better.
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04-26-2010 11:43 AM #3
You don't know what you've got til it's gone
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04-26-2010 11:55 AM #4
Try this: http://www.carnut.com/specs/engdim.htmlYour Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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