show me your v8 mods

[Midgets50]

hi all
gonna stick a v8 in my 49 AD 1 1/2 ton. wanna see pictures of mods that had to be done to make the fit and mods to make steering wheel work. ive looked through the build threads and not a whole lot of ADs compared to you TF guys
and as always thanks for the input in advance

[Henry50]

It's a tight fit, but can be done.
I used this cross member from classic parts,

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-.../#.UH4wwq7AtTg

I had to offset the engine a little, and I'm using 305 manifolds on mine.

[mknittle]

Hell it isnt that tight. I have a pontiac 400 in mine{wider and longerthat the SBC}. and there are lots of big block chevys around.
Just get the engine as far back as you can. Useing the frame you have you wont have the usual problem of the ad framed trucks.

[Midgets50]

thanks for the input guys. if im using my 1 1/2 ton frame and cut off the original drop axle and a different axle under with different leaf springs. what do i need to use for engine mounts. im sure ill be cutting out the tranny support thats in my 78 donor parts truck. but can i use the engine mounts from it or do i need to make or buy different

[Henry50]

Originally Posted by mknittle

Hell it isnt that tight. I have a pontiac 400 in mine{wider and longerthat the SBC}. and there are lots of big block chevys around.
Just get the engine as far back as you can. Useing the frame you have you wont have the usual problem of the ad framed trucks.

Do you have any pics?
Are you using the stock steering box?

[crossfire84]

1950 3600 bbc.

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by crossfire84

1950 3600 bbc.

engine looks great in there. this is off topic but i see that you are using a C10 front end what year is it from and did you narrow it?

thanks for any info you can give me,
Chris

[Midgets50]

Originally Posted by crossfire84

1950 3600 bbc.

That looks amazing hope mine can look as good as that when it gets swapped

[crossfire84]

Originally Posted by Chris.

engine looks great in there. this is off topic but i see that you are using a C10 front end what year is it from and did you narrow it?

thanks for any info you can give me,
Chris

thanks, 1985 c10 and i did not narrow it, i made 2 1/4" plates and slid 1 down each side.

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by crossfire84

thanks, 1985 c10 and i did not narrow it, i made 2 1/4" plates and slid 1 down each side.

Thanks

I guess you also spaced out the steering box? how is the track width? I have heard its too wide but I have steelies on my truck right now and there is a ton of space between them and the fenders. I have a free 83,4,or 5 C10 coming my way and I am going to be putting the suspension on my 50 so I have alot of questions.

Thanks for any help,
chris

[Midgets50]

what is the best Quadjet carb for fuel mileage thats going on my v8

[Chevette]

Crossfire84: Nice lookin' engine. I am kinda' partial to Big Blocks. Good luck with your build.

[crossfire84]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Thanks

I guess you also spaced out the steering box? how is the track width? I have heard its too wide but I have steelies on my truck right now and there is a ton of space between them and the fenders. I have a free 83,4,or 5 C10 coming my way and I am going to be putting the suspension on my 50 so I have alot of questions.

Thanks for any help,
chris

the box is spaced out 1", the track width is 1" wider each side, i am using 5" back spacing on front wheels . some people have the saddle cut in half then remove 1" and weld it back together.

[pgf545]

Midgets50, Take a look at my build thread, we did a 52 with a big block. I am not quite finished yet but I have some progress pictures. We used the March front drive setup and that made it pretty tight, I think if we had gone with more of a stock pulley drive setup it might have fit better. I had to reposition the motor a couple of times because of changes but I got it. I can't remember where we got the mounts but the were a universal mount that I welded to the front boxing plates. Good luck and if you have any questions let me know.

Bernie

[Midgets50]

wow thats a great build thread. youve done alot of work to that truck