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andsonsvd · 11-08-2012, 09:44 AM

Hey guys me again!!

I have a couple more questions.

A) Ive decided to fit my new sbc to my 58 Fleetside and use the 235ci engine for the 49 4400. Now the 4400 has already had sbc mounts welded into it. I have ordered a new set for the 58 but what should I do to mount the 235 in the 49 4400 now? Is there a mount for the 235 available aftermarket??

B) Is there a set dimension for mounting the sbc mounts on a stock chassis? I thought i remember a thread talking about this but I cant seem to find it.

C) I have a photo of the stock wheels, besides the factory hubcap is there something I can fit to dress these wheels up? I am having trouble finding a good selection of 6 lug wheels here in australia. I like the Streeter wheels but they seem to only be 5 lug.

D) I am removing the factory seat frame from the 49 4400 as I am fitting bucket seats. Is there a "Right" way to remove this frame or just a grinder?

Thanks again I always appreciate any help I can get.

Shane

meter swinger · 11-08-2012, 02:38 PM

For the SBC in the 59'. I used this,

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-...ctinfo/79-405/

you can also use this if you want the O.E. look.

http://www.classicparts.com/1955-59-...ctinfo/79-375/

andsonsvd · 11-10-2012, 05:48 AM

Anymore help please??

I know I sound needy

Shane

*bk2life* · 11-10-2012, 07:18 AM

onsills.com

downundertruckin.com

those guys will have plenty of 6 lug wheels, and lots of oz goodness for the custom world.

andsonsvd · 11-15-2012, 10:29 AM

Bump

**mr48chev** · 11-15-2012, 01:09 PM

Maybe the best thing is for one of the guys with either a stock V8 truck or a truck with a V8 in the stock position to take some photos and measurements to show you exactly where a stock V8 engine sits.
If you are running an automatic you will want to use side mount. The thing a lot of guys do is use the style of tube crossmember that Meter Swinger showed in the first link in post #2. I've used several of those in swaps and they work well in trucks. You probably have a local source for them without paying shipping from the US and waiting for the slow boat to show up too.

11-08-2012, 09:44 AM	#1
andsonsvd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 146	More Questions from OZ Hey guys me again!! I have a couple more questions. A) Ive decided to fit my new sbc to my 58 Fleetside and use the 235ci engine for the 49 4400. Now the 4400 has already had sbc mounts welded into it. I have ordered a new set for the 58 but what should I do to mount the 235 in the 49 4400 now? Is there a mount for the 235 available aftermarket?? B) Is there a set dimension for mounting the sbc mounts on a stock chassis? I thought i remember a thread talking about this but I cant seem to find it. C) I have a photo of the stock wheels, besides the factory hubcap is there something I can fit to dress these wheels up? I am having trouble finding a good selection of 6 lug wheels here in australia. I like the Streeter wheels but they seem to only be 5 lug. D) I am removing the factory seat frame from the 49 4400 as I am fitting bucket seats. Is there a "Right" way to remove this frame or just a grinder? Thanks again I always appreciate any help I can get. Shane Attached Images __________________ Australian GM/Holden Dealer 1937 Chev Rod - LS1/4L60E 1949 Chevy 4400 Dually - 235ci/4L60E 1958 Chevy Apache Fleetside SBC/T400

11-10-2012, 05:48 AM	#3
andsonsvd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 146	Re: More Questions from OZ Anymore help please?? I know I sound needy Shane __________________ Australian GM/Holden Dealer 1937 Chev Rod - LS1/4L60E 1949 Chevy 4400 Dually - 235ci/4L60E 1958 Chevy Apache Fleetside SBC/T400

11-10-2012, 07:18 AM	#4
bk2life Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: phx, az Posts: 868	Re: More Questions from OZ onsills.com downundertruckin.com those guys will have plenty of 6 lug wheels, and lots of oz goodness for the custom world.

11-15-2012, 10:29 AM	#5
andsonsvd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 146	Re: More Questions from OZ Bump __________________ Australian GM/Holden Dealer 1937 Chev Rod - LS1/4L60E 1949 Chevy 4400 Dually - 235ci/4L60E 1958 Chevy Apache Fleetside SBC/T400

11-15-2012, 01:09 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,732	Re: More Questions from OZ Maybe the best thing is for one of the guys with either a stock V8 truck or a truck with a V8 in the stock position to take some photos and measurements to show you exactly where a stock V8 engine sits. If you are running an automatic you will want to use side mount. The thing a lot of guys do is use the style of tube crossmember that Meter Swinger showed in the first link in post #2. I've used several of those in swaps and they work well in trucks. You probably have a local source for them without paying shipping from the US and waiting for the slow boat to show up too.

11-08-2012, 02:38 PM	#2
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: More Questions from OZ For the SBC in the 59'. I used this, http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-...ctinfo/79-405/ you can also use this if you want the O.E. look. http://www.classicparts.com/1955-59-...ctinfo/79-375/



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