Gene, I'm not sure of the exact years things changed, but I thought all
chevy trans, bell housing, engine (v8 and in-line) bolt patterns were the
same from about mid 50's to about '85 or so. My '59 has a '62 283 with the
bell housing that still uses the rear motor mounts (maybe original 6
cylinder) and a 4-speed from a 70's Monza or Vega. It all bolts right up. We
used to and still do swap things around without even thinking if its gonna
fit. It just does. But then I never worked on a 270 or a 2 ton truck.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Davis <genedavis@tritel.net>
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:56 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] newer 350 in '58 or '59 GMC
>I hauled a '59 GMC 2(?) ton home over the 4th. I was going to use it
>for parts for my '58 1/2 T, but after looking it over, I decided its in
>much to good a' shape to part out. Now my problem.
>
>The '58 has a 270 (crank needs ground) engine currently hanging from a
>hoist. The '59 also has a 270. No carb, rod knocking when shut off in
>1980. What I would like to do is put a more modern 350 in one of these
>trucks, but need to know if I can get one that bolts right up to the
>transmission. Anybody know? What Year/ model 350 engine would I need?
>It appears that both of my oletrucks have the same transmission. Do you
>need to change clutch/ bellhousing, or is there a 350 that can use the
>same clutch/bellhousing. I looked all over the tranny(s), but cant find
>any numbers. Anybody tell me where to look for the numbers? Anybody
>tell me anything about any of this? Anybody care? So many questions,
>I hope I didnt forget any! TIA.
>
>This list is great!
>
>Gene Davis
>'58 GMC 1/2 T
>Napco
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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