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Join Date: May 2004
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hey everyone, i just bought a 79 scottsdale
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 1,277
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A v8 swap and power steering can be done with factory parts. The easiest and probably cheapest way probably be to find a complete v8 truck. You will need to change the engine frame mounts, radiator and shroud, and make some changes on the underhood harness.
You can use your existing trans or swap to an auto. The auto swap requires a column, shift linkage and bracket, and pedals. If you buy the engine separately you will probably want to get a long water pump engine and if possible all the pulleys and brackets on the front. If you use the stock exahust manifolds try to get them with the engine also. Chevy moved the dipstick from one side to the other in 1980 and that can cause grief if you try to install the wrong combination manifolds and dipstick. Hope this helps some. Dave |
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 404
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dont know where youre located but i have a ton of the parts for convserion to automatic and a whole bunch of other stuff too
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,826
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Having a parts truck would be ideal though, but not necessary. Good luck with the mods, starting them is like a drug...once you start you can't stop.
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