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raycow · 08-10-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tray

What kind of problems is it to put a 350 in the 51 frame.

You will find that V-8 engines don't just "drop into" AD frames. The exhaust and steering box want to occupy the same space.

My personal preference for an AD with a stock front end would be one of the later inline engines like a 230, 250, or 292.

Ray

**LEEVON** · 08-10-2010, 04:22 PM

If your goal is a driveable truck with a 350 stick with the original frame, get the good frame and sbc mounts, use factory manifolds. S-10 swaps seem like alot of work, depending on what your goals are. If you have to have IFS, power disc brakes, etc. then go S-10.

I'm happy that I used an original frame and added all the stuff. For me it's a resale value thing. Not that you can't sell an S-10 frame'd truck or have any issues buying one but I think it narrows your truck's resale potential a bit. It's kind of a "what's your favorite color" question where everybody has a different experience.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-12-2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raycow

...My personal preference for an AD with a stock front end would be one of the later inline engines like a... 292.

Do the 292! Stump pulling power and as this picture shows they can be made BEAUTIFUL. I have a 350 in my '46 but if it had come with a 216 or 235 I'd have kept the 235 or if it had needed rebuilding, I'd have shopped for a 292. 350's are nice, truly nice but a big inch straight six is SO right in these trucks. Especially when they're trimmed out so nicely. Post what you decide to do please. Best, Dan

tray · 08-12-2010, 11:19 PM

Very cool engine Dan, I think Im going to stick with my 235 it sounds & runs great. Ive got plenty of other work to do to my truck before its road worthy.Going to swap all my stuff over to the 51 frame, (my 50 frame is junk) and drive!!!! I have been known to change my mind though.

Thanks everybody for your help.

08-10-2010, 04:22 PM	#2
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,920	Re: chassis swap If your goal is a driveable truck with a 350 stick with the original frame, get the good frame and sbc mounts, use factory manifolds. S-10 swaps seem like alot of work, depending on what your goals are. If you have to have IFS, power disc brakes, etc. then go S-10. I'm happy that I used an original frame and added all the stuff. For me it's a resale value thing. Not that you can't sell an S-10 frame'd truck or have any issues buying one but I think it narrows your truck's resale potential a bit. It's kind of a "what's your favorite color" question where everybody has a different experience. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 08-10-2010 at 04:24 PM.

08-12-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
tray Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ga. Posts: 12	Re: chassis swap Very cool engine Dan, I think Im going to stick with my 235 it sounds & runs great. Ive got plenty of other work to do to my truck before its road worthy.Going to swap all my stuff over to the 51 frame, (my 50 frame is junk) and drive!!!! I have been known to change my mind though. Thanks everybody for your help. Attached Images



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