smallblock into 49-50 plymouth

[kisers6]

i want to install a 327 and auto trans into my 49 plymouth suburban. any help with steering box clearance and other problems would be appreciated. also realize a rear end swap is also part of the change thanks

[R Pope]

You'll have to offset the engine to the passenger side a few inches if you're not going to do a front clip. Just be sure to keep the 'shaft parallel to the frame rails, don't "aim" the trans toward the rear end.

[kisers6]

i've been told that the original front suspension is a good one to keep, any thoughts? also what about a rack and pinion to clear the swap? the car is an excellent resto rod candidate. i thought about keeping with a hopped up flattie six, but two out of two engines i have both have bad blocks.i don't want to sub-frame it unless i have to. thanks

[Matt167]

Originally posted by kisers6
i've been told that the original front suspension is a good one to keep, any thoughts? also what about a rack and pinion to clear the swap? the car is an excellent resto rod candidate. i thought about keeping with a hopped up flattie six, but two out of two engines i have both have bad blocks.i don't want to sub-frame it unless i have to. thanks

an early Hemi would certinly fit nicely, and should mate to your original 3spd trans