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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. Welcome! SBC will fit but you will need to build engine mounts, transmission mount, shift linkage and drive line.
     
  6. 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: 6,585

    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: 1,590

    racer756
    Member

    Welcome from The Left Coast!!
     
  14. Mindover
    Joined: Jan 18, 2009
    Posts: 1,660

    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. 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: 11,995

    tommyd
    Member
    from South Indy

    DAD57FORD. You should move this to the main board.
     

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