1947-1954 Chevy Truck V8 conversion - Part 1

[@franklinbrown8417]

Ingenious use of a bucket lid as a template.

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I know, right

[@stephenburke7108]

These were great Matt. Thanks for taking the time to put this all together for us folk out on the interweb.

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My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed them!

[@garygillette9584]

Matt, thanks for posting this I am putting a 350 vortec and 700r4 into a 1948 1 1/2 ton using what looks like the same kit.

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Glad I could help

[@margeflaskrud1747]

Good job Matt! That's a lot of work.

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Thanks!

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

Good to know, oldest son has a 55 Chevy truck he's about to convert from a six to v8, 383 stroker, automatic, motors built & new tci auto come yesterday ! Getting closer on that jewel !!

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Nice!

[@seanozarko8304]

Awesome.im doing the same to my truck,same parts you used.this helps so much thank you.

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Glad it helped

[@justinwright8148]

So glad you made these! I’m at the same place, quick question.. did you weld the motor Mount bar to the brackets? I’m confused about that part.

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Yes I did. I bolted everything into place, then tack welded the ends on the crossmembers, then pulled them out of the truck and welded them solid.

[@justinwright8148]

Ah ok, thank you!

[@franklinbrown8417]

Good work.

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Thanks!

[@timothyroatenberry1274]

In my day we had the LT engines were the best, nether are a slouch, very good motors !!

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yep

[@williamthompson8902]

How did you determine where to place the crossmembers? Did you weld them in you drill holes and use the bolts that are supplied?

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I got the cross members cut to fit and bolted to the engine and tranny and positioned everything where I wanted it, tack welded the ends on and marked the location on the frame with a marker. Then pulled every thing out and welded the ends on. Then I put the engine cross member in position and drilled and bolted it to the frame. Then I put the engine and tranny back in and drilled the holes for the tranny cross member. Not easy, but take your time and you will get it.

[@billygarrity4379]

R u having a good time doing fabrication work on the small block into the ur truck? I put a LS engine into my 1967 c 10 it was a fun build for me , I made all my engine mounts trans mount had to be moved back , the wireing was a nite mare , ugg . Good luck.God bless y'all real good.

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I am having fun, still a lot of work to do.

[@Woodsman160]

Sitting on pins & needles waiting for part 2. Too bad about the 69 truck. I'd have paid big money for it.

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part 2 is out

[@day2daylife561]

Do you have a link for the crossmembers you purchased? or what would i look for on ebay?

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Truck Engine and Crossmember Conversion Kit For 1947-1959 Chevrolet GMC Truck, is what the title says.