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Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by DAD57FORD, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. DAD57FORD
    Joined: Mar 30, 2009
    Posts: 12

    DAD57FORD
    Member
    from utah

    HI new here Has anyone installed a 350 sbc into a 57 ford fairlane this was my dads car he got it in 1980 with no engine or trans he died 5 years ago and still never got it running i have a 350 and trans how hard would this be any pics will help thanks guys and gals later, MATT
     
  2. skajaquada
    Joined: Sep 14, 2004
    Posts: 1,642

    skajaquada
    Member
    from SLC Utard

  3. Flatheadguy
    Joined: Dec 2, 2008
    Posts: 2,037

    Flatheadguy
    Member

    Welcome!!
    One rule in the life of a rodder....
    There are no problems you can't beat to death with hundred dollar bills.
     
  4. axe grinder
    Joined: Feb 15, 2009
    Posts: 919

    axe grinder
    Member

    Welcome aboard from PA..........and good luck Matt,It'll be a real tribute to your dad.
     
  5. STEELJUNKY
    Joined: May 1, 2007
    Posts: 78

    STEELJUNKY
    Member

    Welcome! SBC will fit but you will need to build engine mounts, transmission mount, shift linkage and drive line.
     
  6. 53olds
    Joined: Sep 7, 2008
    Posts: 2,881

    53olds
    Member

    welcome from oregon!
     
  7. DAD57FORD
    Joined: Mar 30, 2009
    Posts: 12

    DAD57FORD
    Member
    from utah

    I know i will have to build mounts and driveline i was just wondering if anyone on here has done it on a 57 ford if so i would like pics and specs i have the engine in place with no mounts yet sits a little high to clear the cross member but it was out of a truck should still work though thanks, MATT
     
  8. DAD57FORD
    Joined: Mar 30, 2009
    Posts: 12

    DAD57FORD
    Member
    from utah

    in and running and driving very fun project
     
  9. big bad john
    Joined: Aug 11, 2010
    Posts: 4,726

    big bad john
    Member

    Welcome from Wisconsin.....Big Bad John
     
  10. Welcome to the H.A.M.B. from Des Moines, Iowa!
     
  11. 117harv
    Joined: Nov 12, 2009
    Posts: 6,586

    117harv
    Member

    Welcome to the H.A.M.B.
     
  12. DAD57FORD
    Joined: Mar 30, 2009
    Posts: 12

    DAD57FORD
    Member
    from utah

  13. racer756
    Joined: May 24, 2006
    Posts: 1,597

    racer756
    Member

    Welcome from The Left Coast!!
     
  14. Mindover
    Joined: Jan 18, 2009
    Posts: 1,661

    Mindover
    Member
    from England

    Welcome to the hamb from the UK. Looks like you can get lots of friendly help from people not to far away.
     
  15. themoose
    Joined: Dec 7, 2008
    Posts: 9,725

    themoose
    Member

    Welcome from Connecticut
     
  16. DAD57FORD
    Joined: Mar 30, 2009
    Posts: 12

    DAD57FORD
    Member
    from utah

    just a update on my dads ol 57 ford it is running and driving and fresh coat of rustoleum paint satin white/satin black
     
  17. tommyd
    Joined: Dec 10, 2010
    Posts: 11,999

    tommyd
    Member
    from South Indy

    DAD57FORD. You should move this to the main board.
     

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