WC 1/2 ton V-8 Conversion?


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Posted by Steve in PA on Monday, January 09, 2006 at 11:46PM :

I finally have the carryall torn down and engine/trans/case removed.

Purists... please leave the post now...


Last warning...


I am planning to swap in a healthy 1970 Chevy 350 truck engine that has a few goodies and runs really good. I also have an NP-435 4-speed and NP-205 case all from 1-ton chevy. Also picked up a D-60 Front and D-80 rear with 4:56 gears. I would like to use power steering and column from the chevy with tilt wheel.

My question to you is has anyone ever done a swap very similar to this in a 1/2 ton that has anything documented with pictures, placement, etc... Just looking for any serious fit issues before I get started, or at least some landmarks for successful installations. I will take my time and check all fits prior to any finished fabrication, as I have done many interesting swaps in the past, including a turbo Buick V-6, TH-350, D-20 into a Samurai.

Sorry for offending anyone with this post, as there is not a lot of Dodge Content, or at least as much as most would like. I want something that I can build and modify reasonably, and keep dependable. Would like a truck I can tool around in without worrying about getting rear ended.

If you would like to remain anonymous in not admitting that you have done such a hideous thing to a WC, please e-mail me off line at bwranch@epix.net

Thanks,
Steve



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