350 and 6-Speed into 58 Wagon

This is my brothers 58 Chevy Brookwood.Last weekend we took out the old 307/th350 setup and got ready for the 350/T-56 setup. So far,it has really been pretty simple.The major hurdles have been modifying the stock trans crossmember and cutting the trans tunnel to clear the 4 inch taller T-56. We swapped out the automatic brake assembly for a standard shift from another 58 Chevy. The T-56 came from a 93 Z-28 that has a hydraulic master and slave to operate the clutch.We used the original 58 clutch linkage hole on the clutch pedal to mount the Camaro master rod to.Then cut out a small area on the firewall to clear the master and fabbed up a mount.We did not take alot of pics but these should give you an idea of what we got done.

 

damn that will be bad ass....

 

Thanks,it should be running next weekend.

 

I'd like to see before and after timeslips if you guys have them.

 

What are you using for a flywheel and clutch? Looks like you have an early 350 which is a two piece seal as opposed to the LT1 which ran a different flywheel.The reason I ask is I have a T56 I'd like to run in my 37 plymouth but ran into this problem.
Thanks

 

The engine is a 77 4 bolt main.We used a Centerforce flywheel P/N 700107. It is for the 2 piece seal to T-56.The clutch and pressure plate are stock 93 Z-28.

 

Cool...your brother will have a ride to the Showdown! Now what about YOU!!!!

I see a grudge match between you and your brother at the drags on Sunday
Clark

 

Thanks,can't wait to do mine.

 

I think the wagon would beat me .BUT.....We are also working on my Merc,so .... I think I may just make it .

 

That will be sweet - Nothing like an engine bay big enough for a family to live in

 

what are you doing about a speedo hook up
i thought that the t56 had an electronic sender
tom

 

We havent got that far yet .

 

Now it does burnouts !

 

Here are before and after shots of the engine.