1950 GMC wants a V8
 

hey guys has anyone done this? i want to put a small block in my 1950 GMC but i want to keep it looking stock and use the stock 4 speed tranny i know i got to put a chevy x member in for the rear motor mounts to bolt to but i dont know what to do about the cluch and brake pedal where it drop under the floor? i think i can overcome the rest of it but just dont know what to do about the clutch and brake.
thanks for any and all help
Mike in Mo

Re: 1950 GMC wants a V8
 

Ive never tried putting a V8 in a 47-55 (first series) so I cant really help with your pedel question. Just wanted to let you know Ive heard that you will run into a problem with the steering (tight fit). Again, I dont know for sure but something worth looking into.

Re: 1950 GMC wants a V8
 

yea the steering box has to move over about a inch but thats not a big thing.

Re: 1950 GMC wants a V8
 

You can use the pedals you have now. i have seen a few that used the original pedals and i have seen some with hanging pedals which is what i have on my 53. but it is an automatic.

Re: 1950 GMC wants a V8
 

I used a truck bellhousing for a V8 and all of the stock linkage and throwout bearing clutch fork and a NEW tremac 5-speed, I used the stock crossmember with the bellhousing mounts, works great! I did have to shorten the driveshaft a bit as the 5 speed is a bit longer