I am brand new to this forum and the hobby. I have been on the e-mail list
for a couple of weeks. I own a 1954 3100 chevy pick-up that runs OK. I
would like to turn it into a daily driver with air and auto and enough motor
to remind me of the 1960's. Can someone point me to the web sites and
articles mentioned here. I also wanted to know if it is better to look for
a donor car or truck (and which one) or look for used components.
Thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
CHARLES_A._CLARK@HUD.GOV
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 9:04 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] '74-'87 chev PU IFS swap into
AD.
I am seriously thinking about doing the subject swap
and have read the
info on Joe's and Bob fischer's WEB sites. I have a
question about motor
mounts.
I have already put in the motor mounts for the 350 (engine
is already in
the truck and running). I bought the mounts fro Jim Carter
which are the
kind that fit inside the frame rail and welded in. Will
these interfere
with the swap or will I have to use the mounts on the
saddle? Also, how
easy is the swap with the engine in the truck if my existing
mounts can be
used? Also, I noticed in Bob's article that the crank damper
may be too
close to the saddle if my existing mounts can be used. Is
there any way to
notch the saddle without materially weakening it? Any other
things I
should watch out for or anticipate? Also, how long did it
actually take to
do the swap?
Thanks
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