[Oletrucks] 54 truck

[jjstultz at msn.com]

I put a 350 700r4 combo in my 54 and had to put a spacer block between frame rail and gear box along with using block hugger headers.  The down side to this is my driver side tire rubs pitman arm.  In hindsight I should have used narrower tires up front.  I also had to cut fire wall slightly to account for the outward shift in the steering column. because of this, I had to put filler pieces in firewall so that I could use a standard steering column boot to seal the cab from engine heat.  I'm assuming you have the original steering column.  For the engine mounts, I used a front mounting setup that bolts to the two holes on either side of the front bottom of the block.  I also had to cut cross member down a 1/2" vertically so the trans pan didn't rub, then had custom rear trans cross member fabricated. I've been pleased with the setup but wish I had spent the money to put in power steering.  With an aftermarket 15" steering wheel, it's really hard to turn when you're not in motion.  Hope this helps. 
Let me know if I can be of further assistance.  
Justin
Phoenix, AZ
1954 Chevy 3100
------Original Message------
From: henry rhone
Sender: oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net
To: oletrucks at autox.team.net
Subject: [Oletrucks] 54 truck
Sent: Jul 12, 2010 5:12 PM

Hey All,

I am dropping a 350SB hooked to a Saginaw 4spd in my 54 Chevy 3100.  Anybody
out there done this?  What trans and motor mount did you use.
How did you clear the steering box?
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