John:
I bought a universal crossmeber for the motor mounts, the kind that is
supposed to go from frame rail to frame rail. I shortened the ends and
welded in just to the rear of the center line of the Heidt's crossmember.
So, it is welded to the Heidt's, but to the rear. I have some pics
somewhere that would show what I'm talking about. I'll try to find them and
post them somewhere. I have the engine sitting as far back as I can and
still have access to the distributor. Although, I had to modify the floor
for the tranny. I sat the engine up a little higher in the engine bay so I
wouldn't look like it was down in a big hole. There's a lot of room in
those Task Force engine bays!
With yours mounted in the center, the only thing I can think of right now
that might be a problem (I said might because I don't know) is that you need
to make sure you have clearance for your radiator fan, shroud, radiator,
etc. I have an aluminum crossflow radiator from a 1985 IROC and a thin
electric fan from Jeg's. I don't have a lot of clearance from the fan to
the water pump pulley. You may want to verify this with some measurements.
If you have some other questions, I'll try to help you out!
Jeff Engel
1956 TF
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From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of jgarton
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 9:52 AM
To: 'Jeff Engel'; 'List, Truck'
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] industrail chassis
Jeff,
I noticed you have a heidt's front end. I have a heidt's also in my 55.
Can you tell me where your motor mounts are positioned in relation to
your cross member. When I had my cross member installed I had them
install motor mounts at the same time and they are positioned in the
center of the cross member. I have seen some that are mounted just
behind the cross member also. I want to make sure they are correct
before I proceed with the build up. Thanks for your help.
John Garton
55 2nd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Engel
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 10:02 AM
To: List, Truck
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] industrail chassis
Bob:
Can't help you on ther non-power set up. I have a Heidt's MII IFS on my
56
TF and I have power steering as well. I don't think I would want to be
with
out the power steering! I wasn't much hassle and the hoses and pump are
all
stock GM or Ford items. I already had the GM pump from my donor and I
bought the MII rack used off of e**y for 30 bucks. I did buy a new
valve
and spring for the pump that matches the GM pump pressure to the MII
rack.
I got that from R.B.'s for less than $10 I think.
For what little hassle it might be, I think it is worth it. My truck
drives
very well in town and on the highway. It now has very nice manners for
a
truck.
Jeff Engel
1956 TF
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From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bob Chansler
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 9:59 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] industrail chassis
To add to Mark's question, does anyone have an opinion on power steering
on
one of the Mustang II units? I have pretty much decided to put in a MII
unit in my 49 burb. One of the suppliers here in Denver recommended
going
with the non power steering unit. He didnt think it was required. It
would
make parking a little harder, but might improve the feel at speed. It
would
be cheaper and less hassle to install too. Any one installed the non
power
steering MII front end?
Thanks,
Bob Chansler
mark
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03/21/2003 12:25 AM
Please respond to
mark
website anyone? also-those with panels or suburbans with IFS-what are
you
riding and how do you like it? what would you change? let me know what
IFs
you run and what you would keep the same and what you would get rid of
and
what you would install in its place.
and for those of you w/out panel or sub-what do you use and prefer for
aftermarket IFs or have you ridden in a friends ifs panel/sub.
im looking specifically for a AD panel/sub.
thanks!
im looking for a 47-57 GMC/chevy suburban either hot rod or project-just
needs mostly complete body-no cancer and doent even have to have frame.
http://customclassics.org
northern california
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