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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by IRON, Jun 9, 2024.

  1. IRON
    Joined: Oct 29, 2006
    Posts: 723

    IRON
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    from Florida

    can some one help me out ? looking to put 350 chev with auto trans in 50 fastback 2 door. thank's.
     
  2. Unkl Ian
    Joined: Mar 29, 2001
    Posts: 13,509

    Unkl Ian

    Take the old motor out first. Much easier that way.
     
  3. Budget36
    Joined: Nov 29, 2014
    Posts: 15,273

    Budget36
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    I ***ume it’s a Chevy?
    Have you searched for motor mount and transmission crossmember kits?
    That’s where I’d start.
     
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  4. 325w
    Joined: Feb 18, 2008
    Posts: 6,488

    325w
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    Buy the ready made motor mounts. They slip over the frame. Read here all the threads that will show you the way. Cast iron exhaust manifolds out there to clear the steering box.
     
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  5. TRAVLR
    Joined: Jul 18, 2022
    Posts: 194

    TRAVLR

    Iron,
    Give Walton Fabrication (located in NH) a call. He has motor mount and transmission crossmember kits for 49-54 chevys. I used his motor mounts on my 50 coupe.
     
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  6. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    This kit has been a go to kit for that for a long time. Not cheap but a big headache saver. https://ch***isengineeringinc.com/p...g-kit-for-1949-1954-chevy-non-ce-weld-on-ifs/

    Or the bolt on kit https://ch***isengineeringinc.com/p...ine-mounting-kit-for-1949-1954-chevy-bolt-on/

    They use the biscuit mounts that many Ford Flatheads use and are easy to find.

    I'd still read up on it as there are a few other things involved besides swapping rear axles and transmissions.

    I'm thinking that the Spring seats that Cl***ic parts sells for Chevy AD pickups will work on the cars and locate the axle in the right spot and at the right height off the springs. They are also 1-3/4 wide the same as the 50 Car springs. Screenshot (379).png Screenshot (380).png Screenshot (382).png Screenshot (381).png
     
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