Need help with Engine transplant
I have a 71 SB with no motor (5 lug disk brakes, PS). It was originally a V8 automatic truck. It has no front end on it yet, but I am working on finding a front clip or a donor truck. I just bought a 68 shortbed truck for the bed, and it has a 6 cyl 3 speed manual transmission. The PO said the engine runs. Obviously I will verify that before I do anything with the engine. I really don't want to covnert my automatic truck over to manual for a three on the tree setup. How big a deal would it be to convert the engine to an automatic and put it in the truck? Should I even consider it? I am not hung up on having a V-8.
I would consider a 4 speed or 5 speed from a late model truck but am not sue that it would fit. For that I wouldn't mind switching out the pedal, etc. Will the 68 pedal setup work in my 71 truck? Any advice?
Thanks!
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