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Slmd92DIME · 12-12-2007, 07:23 PM

I am going to be setting my cab on the frame within the next few weeks. I was wondering how farr forward I need to move my motor with a 4 inch Z and 1 inch dropped cab mounts. Its a 65 CHevy with a small block. I want to move it forward enough so I dont have to cut the firewall for the distributer. Any help would be greaty appreciated and pictures are def. welcome also... Thanks ahead of time

Slmd92DIME · 12-14-2007, 10:36 AM

come on guys.. im ready to put my cab back on..

cdowns · 12-14-2007, 11:59 AM

why not just install the cab then install the motor for proper clearence?

Slmd92DIME · 12-14-2007, 12:37 PM

that is def. possible... just wanting to figure it out to keep from taking the cab off more than I have too... I know that I have to cut my tranny tunnel out and taht would have a factor on it...

FnLow69 · 12-14-2007, 07:54 PM

if you run an electric ran in front of the radiator you should have the distance of the fan (that mounts to the pulley) atleast, i would say about 2". i moved mine on my 69 ahead 1", but mines not together right now.

Slmd92DIME · 12-15-2007, 05:32 AM

thanks a lot man...

smashingchuck · 12-15-2007, 04:25 PM

if you move it too far forward you won't have any clearance for the oil pan sump. It will hit the crossmember.

I wasn't going to post at first, figured I'd see if anyone had any actual experience on this one, but as long as you have to cut for the tranny tunnel, how much more work would it be to properly trim the firewall? you might even end up shaving some of the holes and junk on the fire wall while you are in there.... just a thought.

Slmd92DIME · 12-15-2007, 06:53 PM

Thanks for the input, I have already shaved the firewal so i might just set the cab on and set the motor as far forward as I can without touchin the cab..

12-12-2007, 07:23 PM	#1
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Moveing Motor Forward??? I am going to be setting my cab on the frame within the next few weeks. I was wondering how farr forward I need to move my motor with a 4 inch Z and 1 inch dropped cab mounts. Its a 65 CHevy with a small block. I want to move it forward enough so I dont have to cut the firewall for the distributer. Any help would be greaty appreciated and pictures are def. welcome also... Thanks ahead of time

12-14-2007, 10:36 AM	#2
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Moveing Motor Forward??? come on guys.. im ready to put my cab back on..

12-14-2007, 11:59 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Moveing Motor Forward??? why not just install the cab then install the motor for proper clearence? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-14-2007, 12:37 PM	#4
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Moveing Motor Forward??? that is def. possible... just wanting to figure it out to keep from taking the cab off more than I have too... I know that I have to cut my tranny tunnel out and taht would have a factor on it...

12-14-2007, 07:54 PM	#5
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: Moveing Motor Forward??? if you run an electric ran in front of the radiator you should have the distance of the fan (that mounts to the pulley) atleast, i would say about 2". i moved mine on my 69 ahead 1", but mines not together right now. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

12-15-2007, 05:32 AM	#6
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Moveing Motor Forward??? thanks a lot man...

12-15-2007, 04:25 PM	#7
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Moveing Motor Forward??? if you move it too far forward you won't have any clearance for the oil pan sump. It will hit the crossmember. I wasn't going to post at first, figured I'd see if anyone had any actual experience on this one, but as long as you have to cut for the tranny tunnel, how much more work would it be to properly trim the firewall? you might even end up shaving some of the holes and junk on the fire wall while you are in there.... just a thought. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-15-2007, 06:53 PM	#8
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Moveing Motor Forward??? Thanks for the input, I have already shaved the firewal so i might just set the cab on and set the motor as far forward as I can without touchin the cab..



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