Hi Leah,
Welcome to the list! I've been where you are and have put a 350/TH350
onto a 54 1/2 ton frame. I've started body work so I can get the body
back onto the frame now!
Something you might want to consider for the time being, which is one
thing I had considered, is to put a 350 in place of your six-cylinder.
I spoke with Dave I think at Heavy Chevy and got a bellhousing for a
V8. Changing the bellhousing, along with the correct clutch, pressure
plate etc, allows you to keep the rest of your drive line for the time
being and put in an updated (and more powerful) engine.
I'm sure there are others on this list that have tried this route and
also the guys at Heavy Chevy are great resources as well -- they've
always been helpful whenever I had a question.
Paul Blosser
1954 3100
Leah Olsen wrote:
>
> Hi to all! I'm new to this list. I just got a '53 3/4 ton Chevy. It
> has the original thriftmaster six in it. I'm not sure if I want to keep
> it. (I mean the engine) I kinda wanted to put a 350 in it, but I'm not
> sure what all that involves. This truck will not be a show truck, I
> just want it to look good, and run fine, and faster than 65 mph when I
> need it to. I'd like to try to do most of the work myself, (with some
> help from my husband and friends) The running gear is kind of a mess. I
> know people have swapped rear axles off of other vehicles for a 1/2 ton,
> but is there anything that would work for a 3/4 ton? I'm new to all of
> this, but I'm learning alot as I go. With two small children, funds are
> very limited. Keeping it stock seems awfully expensive. The engine
> isn't running right now, need a 6 volt battery, and I'm sure there's
> more. Would it just make more sense leave it and get a newer engine?
> Or are these old ones worth keeping? Would love some input! Thanks in
> advance!
> Leah Olsen
> '53 Chevy 3600
> Baldwin, Wi
>
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