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10-10-2004 11:50 AM #1
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'51 chevy 3100 pickup
I've never done this before, so I have a question.
I want to put a 350 and a turbo350 trans in it. Are there any conversion kits for this, or will it require custom fabrication?
If a kit is available, who makes it and where do you buy one?
Also, for a daily driver, would the stock rear-end work? if not, what would you recommend?
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10-10-2004 06:04 PM #2
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Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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10-11-2004 08:47 AM #3
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In addition to Bob's link, the original rear end is geared too low & has a enclosed drive shaft. There will be a need to change the trans,cross members rear end,drive shaft,motor mounts ,trans mounts,radiator & at least some modifications to the suspension.Don Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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10-11-2004 04:30 PM #4
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Thanks for the link and info.......
Don, you mentioned suspension changes, what am I getting to there?
I'm trying to put a budget together fot this project, any info is of great help. I figured I would need to change the other stuff. For the rear end would one out of a newer truck('60's - '70's) bolt in without much modification?
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10-12-2004 11:04 AM #5
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I think they would be too wide. I have a rear end from a Ford Granada under mine. A Camaro would probably work.
Good Luck DonDon Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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10-12-2004 03:33 PM #6
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i dont know but i'v been looking into putting a 305 into one to and i was just wondering if the inset steering box would be in the way of the engine and if it is how hard would it be to move???Dan
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10-24-2004 02:02 PM #7
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Small block No Problem!! I've got a Cadillac 500ci in mine!
Had a sbc first several kits out there, camero rear fits fine just cut off old brackets. Buy spring mounts from chassis engin. V-8 motor mounts & trans mount from several places, ie.Classic Industries. EASY!! No firewall cutting.
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