1939 with a 348 build. Just starting.

[348 Master Deluxe]

Yes, new guy to the forum.
I have a 1939 Master Deluxe Two Door Sedan.
Just glommed on to a RUNNING '58 348, after YEARS of hoping.
Plans are to do a 4 speed with underfloor pedals, keeping it old school(ish).
So far I just have the engine and trans in place.
Now to design and Fab all of the Alt, P/S and A/C brackets.
More to follow !
Appears I will have a fully functioning generator with power steering pump and a cast iron PG left over.

 

[327]

 

[348 Master Deluxe]

Not to jinx things, but starting to look doable.

 

[327]

 

[NCPOP]

Not to jinx things, but starting to look doable.

Yes it is

 

[Phil Reed]

You should be able to find the brackets.

 

[348 Master Deluxe]

I made some brackets.
Starter question...
I have bolted the 348 straight to a scattershield.
Which starter should I use, the small nosed '69+/- Corvette style starter?
The upper starter kinda fits but the bolts are too long and the big lower unit must be for a later automatic.

 

[Don Jacks]

Early 90's 305-454 starter bolts right up using factory bolts.

 

[348 Master Deluxe]

They line up but the snouts don't fit in scattershield.
Had this same problem with a 65 C-10 back in the day.

 

[wristpin]

Going to love watching your project come together! Be sure to post lots if pictures! As long as youre fabbing it all up why not go for overdrive trans??

 

[348 Master Deluxe]

I have a 2.29 G-body rear.
OD already built in.
I cyphered out the situation and got a 69 Chevelle starter.
First time that car has made noise since the early 80s.

 

[1964SuperStocker]

Fun build! We love photos! I have that same early generator/power steering pump on my 59' Elcamino. I hope it works good.

 

[pvs409]

you stated this -- "Now to design and Fab all of the Alt, P/S and A/C brackets"

All these brackets were made by GM and there are used ones for some of them plus everyone of the brackets you
listed are reproduced and sold by Show Cars Inc in New Ulm, Minnesota. Show cars makes very nice 348 & 409 brackets
I have their reproduction factory air A-6 compressor 409 bracket on my 62 409 motor.
Paul