I'm not sure if this is the right section for this, but I finally got started on my engine conversion on my 1956 ----. The engine fit surprisingly well. We fabricated a front mount and used a transmission crossmember from an '88 Ford Crown Victoria, narrowed it considerably, and welded brackets to the inside of the frame to attach it to. We fab'd a bracket on the firewall next to the brake cylinder for a hydraulic clutch cylinder. As you can see by the photo, the exhaust manifold clears the steering gear. On passenger side, we massaged the firewall about a half inch rearward to clear the passenger manifold. We will be using a T-Bird oil pan to clear the steering linkage. It appears to have adequate fan to radiator clearance. Will be using a top loader 4-speed and a Dana 44 rear axle from a '55 Ford station wagon. It will take awhile to finish the car as you can see, it is ugly, but should get a lot of looks when finished.

Excellent choice! One of our local guys has a beautiful black 57 scruby with a 427 Ford engine, it blows people away..
How are you going to attach the slave cylinder for the clutch?

I like your solution for the brake and clutch cylinder mounting.

If you can afford it, go with a hydraulic throwout bearing.  Very smooth actuation, light pedal and totally eliminates linkage, to make room for other stuff.


Lawrenceville, GA

I don't see a photo.
Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

They are attachments so you have to download them to see them.


Lawrenceville, GA

What attachments? Where? Thanks

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

At the bottom of the original post.


Lawrenceville, GA

No attachments came up on my i-phone.
Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

See if this helps.
 

 

 

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

I like it and have been considering a Y block in my 37 should let lay p/u.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio