Technical Cadillac 390 in Shoebox

Hi All,
Has anyone installed a 390 Caddy in a 50 Ford Shoebox? I have an adapter to a Ford Trans but oil pan looks that it could be a problem. Front cross-member has already been cut down to fit a Ford 429 but thinking steering linkage could be a sticking point.

Thanks, Steve

 

The fix 50 years ago was a dropped tie rod.
Someone will provide a photo.

 

I saw one in a shoebox once . The bottom radiator hose was run through the frame to the radiator . Be sure to check the radiator hose placement .

 

A Cadillac in a shoe box, that’s a cool classic combination. Motor mounts and dropped tie rods were readily available back in the old days. I’m not sure if anyone makes them now but you could always do your own. I had to do one for my Stude pickup with a Pontiac. I split the difference, dropped the tie rod some and modified the oil pan a little. I used a piece of a sway bar with the same diameter as the transfer bar and made a quick fixture to hold the ends in the correct relationship. If you don’t feel comfortable welding it, take it to a professional welder.

 

Frick Motors used to build them for customers. Called them Fordillacs.

 

Early caddy in a shoebox was common enough that when AMT released their 1/25 scale 49 Ford model kit in 1962 it included a three deuce caddy engine option