396 BB swap from an Impala

[69Tom]

I have a '68 396 and TH400 from an Impala that I am considering putting in my '70 C/10 which currently has a 307 and a 4-speed.

I'm guessing someone out there has done such a swap. Aside from BB motor mounts, transmission crossmember, what else am I going to need? Is the power steering pump going to need to be switched? Pulleys? Any issues with the column shift from a truck with regards to the transmission?

Also, I'm sure the drive shaft will need to be shortened. What's your take, stick with a 2 piece, or no?

Thanks for the help.

[summitflier]

When I was running a TH400, I had a one piece.
But mine had the 17 inch tail shaft on it. I believe there are 3 different tail shaft
lengths. Also mine is a short bed, I've heard the long beds are more difficult.
Also, I would ask.. stock height or lowered?

[69Tom]

Mine is a short bed step, and is currently stock height. I was hoping to do a 2/4 or 3/5 drop on it at some point.

[ixei]

If you need any pictures, the '67 GMC C25 I recently picked up has a '69 Chevelle 396 in it.

I'd be happy to snap a photo of anything for clarification during your install.

[69Tom]

Originally Posted by ixei

If you need any pictures, the '67 GMC C25 I recently picked up has a '69 Chevelle 396 in it.

I'd be happy to snap a photo of anything for clarification during your install.

Thanks, I'd appreciate it. Do you know if it kept the original pulleys and whatnot? I can't see it making any problems considering how big that engine compartment is.

[ixei]

Originally Posted by 69Tom

Thanks, I'd appreciate it. Do you know if it kept the original pulleys and whatnot? I can't see it making any problems considering how big that engine compartment is.

I'll grab some photos of the bay after work here.

[ixei]

Originally Posted by ixei

I'll grab some photos of the bay after work here.

Album of a few angles of the engine bay.

Can't wait to replace and clean everything under there...

http://imgur.com/a/QfShn