1951 CHEVY PICKUP TRUCK...FABRICATING MOTOR MOUNTS! AND A STEAM ENGINE?

[@marklandstrom9015]

Thanks for the share with ur Dad’s engine. You have some serious talent too. Seems like the Brass acorn “nut” didn’t fall far from the tree . cheers 😊

[@stephenmoon9211]

Good video, talented Dad, keep it up Dan.

[@brianwalker2897]

The steam engine is really Kool!I like your motor mounts too, very nice 👌.

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephensmithsbarsmustangra4]

I love the motor mounts. I wish I would have gone that route instead of trying to make it easier and cutting corners with an aftermarket mount. I also loved the engine your dad made that’s so cool. I’m glad you have it.

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

Yeah, it's very special to me! Thanks for watching!

[@barryhunt5357]

The steam engine is cool , the mounts look nice to . Keep the videos coming Dan .

[@butterbean802]

That engine is awesome your dad was very talented!

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

That he was!...Thanks for watching!

[@RBTrujillo1]

Outstanding well crafted very cool steam engine your father built!!

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

I love that thing!

[@dennisschofield2881]

The steam engine is amazing! Motor mount is pretty slick too.

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

Thank you sir!

[@Angelcf62]

you really make a miracle with that truck !! nice work Dan.

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

Thanks, and I appreciate you watching!

[@mattchastain1770]

Cool steam engine!

[@rattlekankustoms]

Another great video Dan. That steam engine is absolutely incredible. Your old man had some serious talent. If you're keeping the front steering and suspension components stock, check out Pre-60's vintage auto supply. Shay is a great guy, super knowledgeable and he's here in Ontario.

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

Thanks! A local guy saw the video's and has a Horton's crossmember and tubular control arms. So Mustang II suspension, disc brakes and rack & pinion is what's going in this one.

[@tomdamon7208]

they make mounts to put sbc in those trucks . i always wondered if the motor was left or right too high or too low front or back .

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

I just take measurements and go! Room for the rad, clearance for firewall and centering the engine are all factors...thanks for watching!

[@KompaLuNA]

curious why you didn't install them tubular crossmember? is it really needed? Q#2, how would you know if your too far forward or too close to the cab?

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

I measured from the cab mounts and the rad location from the original crossmember. Remember, a straight six is a longer engine than a V8

[@rickjohnson5154]

Dan, absolutely love your channel!!! I’ve told all my buddies about you and hopefully their some of your new subscribers. I’m working on 86 square body and I’m gonna paint it in my shop sorta like yours with no paint booth what’s your trick in keeping trash out of your paint job? Thanks

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

I keep the fans on while I clean up...shop vac the floor around the vehicle...wipe down with wax 'n' grease remover and then a tack cloth...but most important, disturb as little dust as possible! Your still gonna get some but usually it can be wet sanded and buffed out! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@KompaLuNA]

im getting ready to install a 327 in my 51 3100, need EVERY bit of help i can get.. 1st question: why did you have to level the truck/frame? vs having it sit "stock" ?

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

The frame was levelled off in order to determine pinion angle. An engine leans toward the rear about 3 degrees so that the driveshaft is running a straight line from the trans to the rear end.

[@KompaLuNA]

Also.... did you make an extra set of mounts for sale?

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

Sorry, these were one offs...I fabricate different mounts for different vehicles.

[@jamesharrison6201]

Be worth watching if you kept the original engine. V8 are way overdone

[@dirtydansrodncycle]

The six wasn't original anyway...it's a later model!