1969 chevy to 1965 gmc swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fearnatine13 · 07-21-2006, 09:01 PM

You're absolutely right, it is just a v-6 not an inline. but the fact it needs to be rebuilt, and i have a brand new just broken in 350 in my current truck makes me just want to do the swap.

**Bob B.** · 07-22-2006, 04:29 AM

That would make the swap more complicated. The motor mount towers are completely different that the V-8 or straight 6 towers. The V-6 with a manual transmission has rear mounts on the bell housing. You will need to remove the crossmember under the bell housing and add a crossmember farther back with a transmission mount. But, you shouldn't have any clearance issues. That V-6 is a lot larger (and heavier!) that a small block Chevy. It can be done if you have all the parts. Those V-6's are really quite some engine. Hate to see one replaced with a 350!

07-21-2006, 09:01 PM	#1
fearnatine13 Boondock Saint Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 80	Re: 1969 chevy to 1965 gmc swap You're absolutely right, it is just a v-6 not an inline. but the fact it needs to be rebuilt, and i have a brand new just broken in 350 in my current truck makes me just want to do the swap. __________________ And shepards we shall be For Thee my Lord for Thee Power hath descended forth from Thy hand That our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command So we shall flow a river forth to Thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be En nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti

07-22-2006, 04:29 AM	#2
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,395	Re: 1969 chevy to 1965 gmc swap That would make the swap more complicated. The motor mount towers are completely different that the V-8 or straight 6 towers. The V-6 with a manual transmission has rear mounts on the bell housing. You will need to remove the crossmember under the bell housing and add a crossmember farther back with a transmission mount. But, you shouldn't have any clearance issues. That V-6 is a lot larger (and heavier!) that a small block Chevy. It can be done if you have all the parts. Those V-6's are really quite some engine. Hate to see one replaced with a 350! __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.



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