1949-1955.1 Chevy & GMC SBC V8 engine repower. GMC Volume 33

[@davidryan573]

Great video, makes sense, I also like the Gen 1 small block Chevy, there’s always more you can do, it’s just time and money.

[@Volfandt]

Thanks David

[@rljuddjr]

Nice detailed video as usual, That engine sounds very solid and I'll bet makes it a fun ride. I like the idea of the steering column change I know my 1955 Ford F100 is a fairly tight squeeze given there is no tilt wheel options. Look forward to your future projects.

[@Volfandt]

Tight squeeze is right, LOL. Thanks for watching Judd

[@scumpule]

Interesting as always 👍. Greetings from Germany again, Robin 👋

[@Volfandt]

Thanks for watching Robin. I wish we had an autobahn here.

[@robertkirby3246]

Do you have to cut the firewall for this application to be successful?

[@Volfandt]

Yes and some off the inner fender also. I recommend to keep those pieces should you ever want to go back to a 6 banger and/or go with a IFS or S10 frame swap.

[@robertkirby3246]

So on an s-10 frame you don’t have to cut out anything?

[@Volfandt]

@@robertkirby3246 yes you'll have to cut off old cab & bed mounts as well as other unnecessary brackets. I also think part of the front frame members need cut off too. I never did the S10 conversion so I have no experience on that mod. Theres several good videos on youtube showing detailed modifications to fit an AD truck cab, front clip & bed to an S10 frame. Good luck.

[@Just1Spark]

This helped me out alot! Thanks. Great work!

[@Volfandt]

👍

[@garyjones2582]

I just run across your channel and you did a great job on that sbc installation.. if you decide to go with the S-10 frame it makes a great combination.. Lucore Racing did the same swap on a 51 or 53 chevy.. They ordered a kit from 504 that includes all the adapters, hardware and pieces to make the installation a breeze.. Lucore did a video of this build and he tells you the problems that he experienced while doing this swap.. If u go this route, look up his video.. it is about a 5 part video and holds some valuable information on this swap..He went with the 504 setup that has all the laser cut pieces and bolts, washers and hardware needed.. That S-10 setup will take care of most all of your issues.. And Goodluck from a fellow Tennessean.. God Bless and take care...

[@Volfandt]

Hey Gary, thanks for the comment. I did a whole series on that 49 GMC where I take it from a non running custom 49 to a half way decent cruiser and I nearly did the S10 conversion along the way but ultimately decided to leave that up to it's next owner. Perhaps one day I'll venture down that path. I do have another 49 Chevy 3100 but it's going to stay as close to stock as I can keep it but thats another vlog/story, LOL. Thanks for watching and your comment and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@garyjones2582]

@@Volfandt Ok.. I didn't realize that you were going to sell it.. I'm retired but I'm waiting on an inheritance to be finalized and then I'll be looking for one myself.. How much would you want for the truck, if u still have it? I'm in the Johnson City area, (N.Eastern corner of Tn) Is that close to where you are located? I think I'll see if I can find your other videos on this build.. Another guy, (if you're interested) is the "Idaho Fabricator).. He's about our age and he's building one in his garage.. He does some fantastic work.. Well I'm going to look for your other videos.. And you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well, my friend. God Bless you and your family and take care...

[@Volfandt]

@@garyjones2582 Hey Gary, yes I'm pretty familiar with the Tri Cities. My daughter graduated from ETSU and I had many custmers and remote sites I maintained up there before I retired. Nice country up there with lots of good cruising roads, LOL... I live in north Knox county in the Gibbs community. I'm subscribed to the Idaho Fabricators channel and I agree that he's a very talented craftsman. His frame off restore is one of the best going... I did sell the GMC. I didn't get it to flip as I really liked it's looks and that it wasn't stock but after I got it going pretty good I found that I enjoyed my stock 49 Chevy 3100 much better and decided to let someone else enjoy and continue the GMC's journey. I'm going to link a couple vids that describe how & why I let it go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sILcZJeVir56rrs kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6bi4Gara6UpMk As for finding a good 47-54 Chevy or GMC truck for a good price, expect to spend anywhere from $2K (for one that needs lots of work) to $12K ( for one thats roadable but still in need of some work). Frame off restored Stovebolts can run upwards of $30K - $40K. Running original condition Stovebolts like my 49 Chevy can bring in as much as the frame offs also.... Good luck with finding a good one, there're out there but just like trading for any vehicle, beware of the cheats.

[@garyjones2582]

@@Volfandt Well it's a small world.. I retired from ETSU. I'LL ck out those videos that you sent and if u hear anything, let me know.. Take care my friend...

[@WallyTodd-x5d]

Very imformitive video , thanks for the insight. Would it de possible to get a couple shots of your throttle peddle? I am @ that point with my 51 with a 350 with an Etelbrock carb . Thanks in advance, Wally.

[@Volfandt]

Hey Wally, unfortunately the GMC is long gone and I don't have any pics or vid's of the gas pedal assembly. I don't recall th eexact brand but I used one of those universal gas pedal assembly's a the cable was pretty short, IIRC it was12". In any case you can get a pedal and then measure the length needed. Heres an example: www.amazon.com/JEGS-157410K2-Assembly-Universal-Firewall/dp/B07N4BQTJ9/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1334807680492532&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qHYewV83t5TAvBLqhEPm32aOuD1V7bW88jw2W8Vtt9M-lgl1y-MSQge9RL7MtDQ41IGxl7Vpu8nUfK8mtucvMb7K2tUPl9cqv0KHfT-NHg-qoZLCnAim8DV5JD4NN2qqIpWd2pdfTJSqsnRkmwU98T838cqhvER94PE21LsV2sjXytowKDNnQi9yCLQBoCbv5bDUxWdMKk5bdFIgczCiaEUS-VsznagplAsHDJSI3CmK4Pk-S67I_mjW4o4AHfro3HKVaF_ArLQSVkSrND8jV6Akb3YqcqQwZKFmaiDlebs.IkjGHIT_e1XkZcTJJLRRPXffIeU1zlM851SOKVZs9Bw&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83425718955552&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=83776&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83425824977842%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=24926_13539625&keywords=gas+pedal+universal&msclkid=6d8fbc3c9cab1bf4d8d5db7b89e0ecaa&qid=1732711770&sr=8-1

[@WallyTodd-x5d]

@@Volfandt thanks I'm on the right track now !

[@209Stretch]

Good video & informative. I’m installing a 250 into my 52 Chevy 3100. What motor mounts did you use on that six?

[@Volfandt]

A previous owner installed the 250 but I would guess he used the stock 250 motor mounts for a C10. The stock lower mounts were bolted to perches he welded to the frame at the stock height location since the 350 I installed with the stock clamshell mounts bolted directly up to the perches. Good luck with your install, I would have stayed with the 250 had it been good.

[@209Stretch]

Thanks, I’m going to check those out. I’m trying to do a budget build on mine at least for the time being or I may have considered a v8. This one came with a running 250 but not installed. I’ve always wondered about Chevy in-line 6’s & I keep hearing the 250 (non integral head)is a good little motor so that’s what I’m going with.

[@Volfandt]

@@209Stretch I'd have kept the 250 in the GMC if it wasn't one of those integrated head types. After pricing out how much it would have cost to change it over to a non-integrated head 250 a SBC priced close enough for me to go that route. The benefit of going with a 250 is you don't have to modify the steering which will save you lots of work & $$'s. A good running 250 will keep up with modern traffic and they're rock solid powerplants. See if you can find a late 70's early 80's Nova and use it's powertrain for your repower. Good luck.

[@danwoodliff7287]

Thanks for sharing neat swap. RTR DantheMan

[@Volfandt]

Thanks for watching

[@rubencastillo5443]

I've a stock 1949 Chevy 3600 with a 216 ... I think it is time to modernize it with an upgraded suspension, motor and transmission. From what I read, the C10 is the best donor for these upgrades - do you have any recommendation as to which C10 year, body style, etc would be the way to go in my case? OR knowing what you know now, which way would you go if you have to your upgrade(s) again?

[@larryhollinger1891]

Great videos thanks for all the info. About to upgrade the motor in my 48 GMC so I'll be pulling the front clip. I do have an alignment issue with the front clip and the hood. Passenger side about 3/4" lower than driver. Any insight to how to fix it?

[@Volfandt]

Hey Larry, thanks for watching. I haven't done a vid on hood alignment but there are a few out there showing different methods. This fellow uses a 2x4 which is what I've had to do before. You might check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5aYfoxma7-BY5Y If the support rods are missing and/or not adjusted right the fenders can drop some causing a large gap. Slowly tightening the rods may help. Good luck with your 48.

[@ddmurzi123]

Those manifolds look exactly like the ones for the vortec motors off the 95-98 k1500s

[@Volfandt]

Thanks for watching

[@robmorton35]

When the 250 engine was in did the motor melts interfere with the steering box?

[@Volfandt]

Hey Rob, No, the steering box was still mounted in the stock OEM position and there was no interference with anything. Had the 250 L6 engine been good I would have kept it in and not replaced it. Tanks for watching.

[@larrykirby5036]

Yes, power steering with a tilt column and smaller diameter steering wheel. More room for bigger druvers.

[@Volfandt]

Yesser, thanks for watching.

[@electricguysvcs]

Thanks for the input. I have a 327 ready to go into my 55 soon. Need to get IFS first and that is a pretty penny but worth it.

[@Volfandt]

Yes, an IFS goes hand in hand with a power plant upgrade. The 327 is one of my favorite engines. Good luck.

[@electricguysvcs]

@@Volfandt Just an update I ended up doing the S10 frame roller ($100) off of craigslist. This was a much cheaper option than a 2000 mustang front end kit. I did put in the 327 and ran it for break-in. All is well there 700 r4 went in after Thanksgiving - now I am finishing up the exhaust. Next year will be to get the body on.

[@Volfandt]

@@electricguysvcs Alright, good to hear things are moving along. Congrats on the progress.

[@DesertRatFabrication]

When do you think you will address the steering on the GMC, will it be a frame swap or steering components

[@Volfandt]

I've got an S10 frame but it's bare and missing alot of parts needed for the swap. So I'm leaning more towards going with either a bolt-in or weld-in IFS. It would be alot less work especially since the rearend had already been upgraded. Only hold back is funding and I'm working on that..

[@hotshotbythemile2811]

Nice 👍

[@Volfandt]

Thanks

[@augustoescobar50]

So if you would've done the offset arm first, would the block hugger headers ha e worked??

[@Volfandt]

Hard to say. I've seen pics & videos of SBC's in the old AD trucks with block huggers, Rams horns and bent up regular headers. I think alot depends upon the motor mounts you use and how high you mount the engine. Mine is mounted low with those OEM clamshell mounts and I might have had better luck with the exhaust if I had mounted it higher. That said I am very happy with those Camaro exhaust manifolds.

[@franklinbrown8417]

Thanks.

[@Volfandt]

Thanks for watching Franklin

[@franklinbrown8417]

@@Volfandt I think my next project will be a swapping a SBC V8 or other vintage V8 in a 47-55 A-D Chevy pickup. Your video has been helpful.

[@Volfandt]

@@franklinbrown8417 Thanks Franklin, good luck.

[@rickyrunner7619]

enough power to get you down the road.

[@talltimbot]

Install an early HEMI