Point well taken, but my intent with this truck is to go stock original with
period
correct parts.
Mark Noakes
Robert.Heil@hellausa.com wrote
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> Instead of a 336, why not use a Pontiac 347 or better yet a 389 or 400 or
> 421 or 428 or 455? Especially with the 389 or larger bore versions, your
> torque ratings increase significantly, and are identical dimensionally to
> the small bore small valve V-8 Pontiac engine that came in your truck
> originally. No one could tell by looking, unless they read the head
> casting number.
>
> As for the transmission, you are going to need a short-tail 400 Hydramatic
> out of any GTO, Cutlass, or Skylark from 1968 - 1972 or any 400 Firebird
> from '68 thru 1978. Rusty GTO's can be had for peanuts compared to what
> you might pay for these parts individually.
>
> Bob Heil
> '51 3600 in pieces
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> mark@noakes.com
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>napco4x4@yahoogroups.com,
> owner-oletrucks@auto oletrucks@autox.team.net
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> x.team.net cc:
>
> Subject: [oletrucks] 336
>V8 and
Hydramatic
>
>
> 03/05/02 07:29 PM
>
> Please respond to
>
> mark
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> To NAPCO and ole-trucks lists:
>
> I have previously mentioned to the NAPCO list that I just picked up a 58
> GMC 1/2 ton
> NAPCO, big back window cab, fleetside, with 6 cylinder, 3 speed manual, and
> original
> power steering.
>
> I would like to consider converting this truck to an original 336 V8 and
> Hydramatic
> transmission, keeping the NAPCO and power steering, of course.
>
> So I need to find a good 336 V8...anyone have one that they want to get rid
> of?
>
> And I'd like to pick up a Hydramatic. My brother Brian has a spare for his
> 57 Cameo
> (265 V8), and what I'm thinking is that we would pick up another Hydramatic
> and have one
> spare between us.
>
> Are there any differences between the GMC Hydramatic and the Chevy
> Hydramatic that would
> make this not work (other than the bell housing)?
>
> Anyone have a spare Hydramatic that they want to get rid of? I already
> have all the
> linkage, column shifter, etc. Just need the trans.
>
> I'd prefer the the southeast as trying to go get one further out than that
> can be a
> problem (shipping or travel to get it).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Noakes
> 58/56 Chevy Suburban
> 58 GMC 1/2 ton NAPCO
> 59 GMC Suburban basket case
> Knoxville, TN
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