El Jefe is getting an El Esse!!

[Tomeal]

After tearing it apart, it appears to have been from a 76-80 Wagoneer, Stretched in the middle about 9-12" And, I found out why it barely ran..... oil pan had some exit wounds hidden behind the motor mounts
Sold the Engine, Trans .Transfer case, and cross member and Radiator to one goy, Wheels/ tires to another, and Axles to a third lucky contestant

Cool, thanks! The only frame I think works with the least mods is an S10 regular cab long bed. The wheelbase is close.

I always thought it would be cool to get one and do a 4wd elky with a close to stock stance.

 

[Kratos]

Cool, thanks! The only frame I think works with the least mods is an S10 regular cab long bed. The wheelbase is close.

I always thought it would be cool to get one and do a 4wd elky with a close to stock stance.

the 88-98 4 door Yukons and Tahoes are really close as well, like 1/4 difference

 

[Kratos]

Set the engine in the Chassis, but my Clamshells do not seem to be correct. If one bolt is through the Motor mount, the other side is about an inch high, and an inch wide. Might be truck clamshells?

I also scored some offshore Stainless Steel headers that are going to fit And a new in the box B&M Torque converter.
I have also put in a radiator with Malibu LS ( 2005?) Dual fans
ANd... along the way I scored an Aluminum Rad support ( From a Buick Sportwagon?) but it is bent so i am going to try to unbend it

 

[Built6spdMCSS]

Could be truck clamshells, see if you can find a car set that you can confirm is from a car and mock them up.

I have the clamshells off my original 305 with $30 ebay adapter plates and my LS setups dropped right in.

 

[Kratos]

Could be truck clamshells, see if you can find a car set that you can confirm is from a car and mock them up.

I have the clamshells off my original 305 with $30 ebay adapter plates and my LS setups dropped right in.

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. Can't find a part number on them, so....the search is on to find verified car clamshells. I do have the ICT Adapter plates, so I am optimistic

 

[Kratos]

Yup..

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That Sombrero is pretty SWEET! Mine is a Pigalle. I am Pexican ( Pensylvania Mexican LOL)

 

[Kratos]

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. Can't find a part number on them, so....the search is on to find verified car clamshells. I do have the ICT Adapter plates, so I am optimistic

I Scored a pair of car clamshells today/ Progress will resume next weekend!

 

[Streetbu]

I used F body clamshells from UMI to give me more header clearance. Worked great. Here's a link to them.

UMI 90076 1982-1992 GM F-Body Engine Mounts, SBC - Heavy Duty, Improved Responsiveness

Upgrade your GM F-Body engine mounts with UMI P/N 90076 clamshell mounts for Small Block Chevy. Improve responsiveness, reduce engine movement, and handle

www.umiperformance.com

 

[Kratos]

I used F body clamshells from UMI to give me more header clearance. Worked great. Here's a link to them.

UMI 90076 1982-1992 GM F-Body Engine Mounts, SBC - Heavy Duty, Improved Responsiveness

Upgrade your GM F-Body engine mounts with UMI P/N 90076 clamshell mounts for Small Block Chevy. Improve responsiveness, reduce engine movement, and handle

www.umiperformance.com

I came across a G body Cutlass with a SBC in the pick n pull. All things considered time and labor, I probably would have broke even. I am also thinking about swapping in a sloppy 2 cam

 

[Streetbu]

Won't hurt, decent choice too. Make sure to change the valve springs, and get an original, cam. Not one of the Chinese copies.