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zenchal26 project 57
Got some work done on the 57. 3" drop axle 3" monos up front 6" monos in rear
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Welcome.
Nice looking truck. What are your plans for it? Kim |
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Looking good man.
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
350, 700r4, wide whites
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Really nice, looks good
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
So I started to mock up the eng and the only way I can get the hugger headers to clear the stock steering box is to move it over twards the pass side 1 1/4" to 1 1/2". How big a deal is this going to be? Are there reasons why I can't mount the eng like this? This is my first build so I'm a newbie to this stuff.
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Your truck is coming along nicely.
If you are not set on using headers you can get a set of Chevy ram horm manifolds. They fit with no clearance problems. |
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
FWIW I have an original V8 truck and the cheapie headers I used clear the steering box no problem which indicates the right headers will work with the engine in the stock location. They were removed from a 73 K1500 if you need an application. IIRC I had to move the clutch return spring tab some. But offsetting the engine is a viable option albeit a fair amount of work given the price of a cheap set of headers.
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Here is how the rams horns fit. I ran this same exhaust with the stock steering box with no problems. Unless you are racing or running at higher rpm the rams horns flow ok, are more efficient because they hold the temp and quieter because they are cast iron. And they don't rust out.
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
I got it to fit here are some pics and closer ones of suspension
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
more pics
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
The engine's lower than stock which explains the header issue.
Are you going to have room to install a fan belt around that lower pulley? Looks really close to the crossmember. |
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
nice looking truck, what forum do i know your name from?
i'm thinking hotrodders.com? the 55-59 thread nice motor mounts, i had a similar pair in my truck for the past 25 yrs. mine were flat on top off the frame towards the motor, might explain the header fit problem looks like you have it cured ![]() lots of 47-55 trucks have the same offset to clear the exhaust and steering box
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Just enough room to slip it by, made sure of that before I welded everything in. The engine is where it wants to be, set the trans cross meber in first and went from there. Lower center of gravity is better anyway right.
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
just realized that those are my old motor mounts
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
nope yours would not work had to make up my own. yep been on hotrodders
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
want your $8 back?
cost me $12 to ship ![]()
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
No, thanks for the offer though
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
I agree motor is to low
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Like the C-notch in the rear, did you make it yourself? Cool project!
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Bought the c-notch kit from p.o.l. As for the eng being too low this wont hurt anything right?
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
It doesn't hurt a thing, they just look a bit lost down that low but it saves reworking the floorboards.
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Re: zenchal26 project 57
Lower engine will help it handle a little better and won't hurt anything but when it's time to change plugs you're gonna be reacing a looong way down.
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