I say go for it I think it would be pretty cool. As far as I now you would have to fab. it yourself tho

 

I put a chevy 350 in my 84 f-150 with a th400 tranny
not that bad I made my headers and motor mounts had to cut some of the floor and fire wall and alot of fad works out have any ??? post up

 

You said that already in post #38. Nice truck rebuild pics.

Remember, the OP says he has no money, so even if he could get a Rolls-Merlin for free, it would make no sense to take out a functioning powertrain and end up with a half done, disabled vehicle and no money to finish the job.....call me silly.

 

Ok, you're silly! And 100% correct....

 

1st off..... Why? Personally, keep the models the same(engine, drive-train, etc) otherwise be a mechanic in Mexico, or here in Kuwait for that matter... Hodgies here are stupid insane when it comes to making ***** work, but once they touch a vehicle it is now = crap!!
2nd... Should not be surprised you got some flak from this crowd, I can understand Dr Danger's point. Granted your want to try new things, but that doesn't mean everyone will want it..... look at Obama ~ nuff said.
3rd.... I absolutely LOVE THAT COMMERCIAL !!!!!!!!!! (kudos dohc_dump)

 

To much motor for the little bitty truck chevy motor would rip it apart lol

 

Dredging the depths for entertainment are we? No other reason to bump a 7 year old thread with an insult.

 

I don't have anything helpful to offer, but in an answer to the thread title...

 

The sad part probably not a survivor in the Vett

 

That's probably true. Not to stereotype, but a red Corvette involved in a highway pileup probably means he/she was the cause of the accident. Usually Corvettes end up fatally rear-ending someone...

 

corvettes are like mustangs or vipers. an accident just waiting to happen when a low performance driver gets behind the seat.

 

I think it's a great idea..Chevy inline six works great if in good shape..The 194 ( 230-250 ) moved the early 60's Chevy trucks just fine..The 300-6 Ford is a serious industrial monster.As it moved dump trucks. But might be more than you need for basic commuting and occasional light hauling..I am pretty happy with the GM engine & Muncie/ Hurst simplicity..Can't say the same for the body style of the GM trucks..Just a matter of finding out what hoops you have to jump through then you can put the conversion kits together . I never cared for the extra expense & labor with a "V" engine..I never once had had timing gear issues with an inline six in 50 years. But V engines were always a guarantee for a timing chain whammy.More gas.Double heads, double exhaust system. .Not into racing but the Muncie & Hurst sure made it fun to drive. That alone was the definition of THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, FREEDOM & LIBERTY..Life in America is not as good without it for me..I had great times with that little 194 with a Muncie & Hurst behind it.Get your suspension right..Will be like a sportscar...They don't make pistons for the 194 anymore..The Ford Vulcan 3.0 V6 is not too far off. It comes out at around 183 cubic inches. And a very overlooked engine..Would be great in street rods. Model A's , , 30's hot rod builds..We need conversion bellhousing for those and intake manifolds..Conversion swap mounts, etc...Pursuit of happiness is doing what you love ..FREEDOM & LIBERTY is having the right to do it and not being forced to buy & drive what a dictatorship mandates..I never signed up for front wheel drive & metrics..

 

he has not logged on in close to 14 years.

 

Hey, the new guy was just trying to be helpful...

 

The Chevy 350 is one of the all time best engines ever produced. I had one in my Chevy half ton and it had over 300k on it when I sold it and was still tight. I see no crime in mixing and matching parts. Lots of Chevy enthusiasts like the Ford 9" rear end. Have fun!