I am in the process of acquiring a rolling chassis that will become the base for a new project. The PO has this labeled as 1965, 3 speed, with a Chevy 305 V8. Based on conversations with PO, this swap was probably performed in the 80’s and would have been “done on a budget”.
I was able to get some photos and would appreciate any insight on parts used and/or how it was performed.
Based on my research and the first photo, the heads appear to relatively close to the firewall. Looking at the radiator and fan not seeing that there is a lot of room to shift the assembly forward. The trans tunnel has a single factory hole but the t-case had a custom linkage mounted through the floor to the right of the tunnel. The t-case mount also seems like it may be a custom build. I was not able to get underneath to inspect the drivelines to see if they were switched or had been modified.
My goal is to get this motor and chassis in working order for my next project. Seems that so much “fix it” info. is related to how the V8 swap was performed and with whose parts/kit was used?
Thanks in advance for your input and feedback.
I was able to get some photos and would appreciate any insight on parts used and/or how it was performed.
Based on my research and the first photo, the heads appear to relatively close to the firewall. Looking at the radiator and fan not seeing that there is a lot of room to shift the assembly forward. The trans tunnel has a single factory hole but the t-case had a custom linkage mounted through the floor to the right of the tunnel. The t-case mount also seems like it may be a custom build. I was not able to get underneath to inspect the drivelines to see if they were switched or had been modified.
My goal is to get this motor and chassis in working order for my next project. Seems that so much “fix it” info. is related to how the V8 swap was performed and with whose parts/kit was used?
Thanks in advance for your input and feedback.