409 mounted in 56 pickup

[dunhamfield]

Hey guys, I finally got my 409 mounted in my 56 chevy pickup.
I hung the engine in the bay where it looked the best and had good clearances.
Then I moved the bellhousing crossmember forward to meet the engine.
Then I installed a tubular universal V8 motor mount and bolted it in place.
Then I installed a tubular universal transmission mount.
Ya think that this is enough overkill to contain the beast????:brow
Now I will remove it all and rebuild the engine and paint the bay.
Feels good to be one step closer............:beerbang

[models916]

Pictures please. I want to see this.

[tripowerguy]

Are you going to build headers to clear the steering box or did you put a different steering box in it? :dunno Roy

[dunhamfield]

My truck has all original front end and steering. My engine has 793 and 794 exhaust manifolds. I had to move the engine forward enough to clear the steering gearbox and still have good clearances between the fan and radiator.
I can figure out how to put a monster 409 where a 6 banger used to be but cant figure out how to shrink photos to post them.......go figure:doh

[SS425HP]

If you would like, send me the pictures and I can shrink them and post them for you, or shrink them and send them back so you can post them. Will help in any way you want.

Fred

ftotten@cinci.rr.com

[dunhamfield]

Thanks, I will e-mail a couple of them to ya.

[SS425HP]

Pictures of the 409 in the 56 pick up

[dunhamfield]

Thanks Fred. :cheers

[bobs409]

Is it me or does that engine look tiny. :p

[dunhamfield]

See Bob, plenty of room for a blower........I'll bet that you got a couple of blower set ups laying around...you should sell me one:deal
:cheers

[bobs409]

Well... I'd have to dig one out. :D :p

[dunhamfield]

I,d be happy with an empty casing set up that does not have to be functional... just for show:bow