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**67 cst swb** · 09-30-2011, 04:22 PM

I am going to swap a 350 V-8 into a '65 1/2 ton 4x4.
It has the factory V-6 in it now.
I plan to keep the stock Manual Trans.
Assuming I will need change:
* Bellhousing (and possibly a trans x-member)
* Radiator (I may need a larger one or correct one for a V-8 350 ??? )
Here are my questions?
Will the V-8 mount onto the frame mount brackets if I change to the V-8 rubber motor mounts from a 67-68 chevy truck style rubber mount? Also, What else will I have to change?

I have numerous doner parts from various 67-72 parts trucks, but this is my first 4x4 effort.

Any and all help is appreciated...

Thanks...
Bryan

09-30-2011, 04:22 PM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Swapping a V-6 for a V-8... Help? I am going to swap a 350 V-8 into a '65 1/2 ton 4x4. It has the factory V-6 in it now. I plan to keep the stock Manual Trans. Assuming I will need change: * Bellhousing (and possibly a trans x-member) * Radiator (I may need a larger one or correct one for a V-8 350 ??? ) Here are my questions? Will the V-8 mount onto the frame mount brackets if I change to the V-8 rubber motor mounts from a 67-68 chevy truck style rubber mount? Also, What else will I have to change? I have numerous doner parts from various 67-72 parts trucks, but this is my first 4x4 effort. Any and all help is appreciated... Thanks... Bryan __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White