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Re: [oletrucks] 50 CHEVY

To: dave riffel <cafe_dave@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 50 CHEVY
From: David G Shier <dshier@rmi.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 18:54:05 -0600
My 48 3/4 ton had a 292 and turbo 350 tranny open drive line and 9" F*** rear
end.  It also has Mustang front end from the old days when we grafted them in.
It has side motor mounts also.  We happen to just love 6 cylinders!

Dave Shier
www.mtntown.com

dave riffel wrote:

> Mike,
>
> I can't advise on the 292 but just last winter I put a 350 in my '50 3100.
> You'll have to do new motor mounts, of course.  If you have a 4 speed you
> may be able to get a 350 hooked up to that, I'm not sure, some of the other
> guys can likely help out on that one.  If you decide to go with an auto or
> more recent manual tranny you will also need to chane the rear end to one
> that accepts an open driveshaft.  I've heard that there is a clearance
> problem with the original steering box and a small block's exhaust.  I'm
> sure there is a way to circumvent this but not sure how.  My truck has an
> independant front suspension.  If you think of any other specifics let me
> know.
>
> Dave R.
>
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