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renegade8720 · 11-24-2008, 07:17 AM

Hi, I need some input on installing a big block in my 1950 Chevy truck.
I have already boxed the frame and installed an x member for strength, the back half of the frame has been redone for a pro street set up. Mustang II front end installed, *****in firewall and floorpans also. I am going to install a 496 stroker with a Edelbrock duel carb set up. What problems am I facing as far as dist. clearance at the firewall, header clearance with the mustang II front end, frame, motor mount location. I will be installing an electric cooling fan to help with the cooling so that gains me a little room to work with.
Any help, advise and pics would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Renegade

mylow53 · 11-24-2008, 01:26 PM

pictures please....
your firewall may be an issue a small block seems to drop in fine on the stock fwall but the big boy may need more room...
GT

pgf545 · 11-25-2008, 11:26 AM

I am building about the same truck as you are and I had to clearance the distributor area in the firewall. I probably could have made it work but I wanted some more room up front. With a small cap dist I would have had about 1/2 of clearance but my dad was thinking he wants to run an HEI so I clearanced it for that. Take a look at my build thread I have several pictures. If you need anymore let me know and I will look to see what I have.

Bernie

11-24-2008, 07:17 AM	#1
renegade8720 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 193	Big Block in a 1950 Truck? Hi, I need some input on installing a big block in my 1950 Chevy truck. I have already boxed the frame and installed an x member for strength, the back half of the frame has been redone for a pro street set up. Mustang II front end installed, ****in firewall and floorpans also. I am going to install a 496 stroker with a Edelbrock duel carb set up. What problems am I facing as far as dist. clearance at the firewall, header clearance with the mustang II front end, frame, motor mount location. I will be installing an electric cooling fan to help with the cooling so that gains me a little room to work with. Any help, advise and pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Renegade Last edited by renegade8720; 11-24-2008 at 07:19 AM.*

11-24-2008, 01:26 PM	#2
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Big Block in a 1950 Truck? pictures please.... your firewall may be an issue a small block seems to drop in fine on the stock fwall but the big boy may need more room... GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

11-25-2008, 11:26 AM	#3
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Big Block in a 1950 Truck? I am building about the same truck as you are and I had to clearance the distributor area in the firewall. I probably could have made it work but I wanted some more room up front. With a small cap dist I would have had about 1/2 of clearance but my dad was thinking he wants to run an HEI so I clearanced it for that. Take a look at my build thread I have several pictures. If you need anymore let me know and I will look to see what I have. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021



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