Hi all,
I have a '58 shortbed stepside, 3-on-the-tree with a 235. I also have a complete 1961 348 out of a big truck. My goal is to build a period-correct driver, using as many stock or production / GM parts as possible. I'd like to retain the original suspension and column shifter.
So here goes:
Will the 348 fit in the engine bay using a stock transmission location (I already have a v8 bellhousing).
I've read that the 348 exhaust manifold hits the stock steering box. I'm wondering what the options are, besides grinding the manifold. I wouldn't object to getting power steering with one of these saginaw box kits, or use the Sanderson shorty headers...does this do anything to improve steering box clearance?
Also I've seen a board member fabricate some nice front motor mounts for a W-motor. Can those be run with a later model style PS pump?
Thanks!
Jim
I have a '58 shortbed stepside, 3-on-the-tree with a 235. I also have a complete 1961 348 out of a big truck. My goal is to build a period-correct driver, using as many stock or production / GM parts as possible. I'd like to retain the original suspension and column shifter.
So here goes:
Will the 348 fit in the engine bay using a stock transmission location (I already have a v8 bellhousing).
I've read that the 348 exhaust manifold hits the stock steering box. I'm wondering what the options are, besides grinding the manifold. I wouldn't object to getting power steering with one of these saginaw box kits, or use the Sanderson shorty headers...does this do anything to improve steering box clearance?
Also I've seen a board member fabricate some nice front motor mounts for a W-motor. Can those be run with a later model style PS pump?
Thanks!
Jim