[Oletrucks] Straight six engine

[Harry Spencer]

My '55 truck already has a Mustang IFS and a transmission mount for a TH400 or 700R4. Somehow it dawned on me recently that a straight six would be a lot easier install than a SBC as far as exhaust and steering linkage. And less expensive. I think that with the right rearend ratio a straight six could work well. Harry



-----Original Message-----
From: GALE GORMAN [mailto:gale_gorman at me.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 3:49 PM
To: Harry Spencer
Cc: Oletrucks list
Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] Straight six engine

I’m seriously considering just that in my ’54 3100. I also have a ’67 C20 with a good 292 and 4 speed. I had planned to restore both trucks but the ’67 has more rust than I want to deal with. My ’54 was a daily driver until I took it apart last year.

I also have a 350 crate motor and TH350 so I have some decisions to make.

The 292 would make a strong and practical truck. No need to be concerned about speed unless you’re willing to redo the front end.

Current project is a ’74 Triumph Trident motorcycle and it will get done first.

Gale Gorman
Houston



On Aug 9, 2015, at 11:03 PM, Harry Spencer <spencer-h at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Do any of you have a straight six 292 and TH 400 or something similar in your AD truck? I recently figured out that this swap into my 1955 1st Series would be easier and cheaper and also fit my idea of the truck I want. I would appreciate any knowledge you can pass my way. Thanks. Harry





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