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Re: 350ci & stock steering ?
59 trucks came with 283 V8 engines that have the exact same outside dimensions as the 350. That means you are worrying about something that isn't an issue.
The only issue is that you will most likely have to remove or modify the crossmember that the bellhousing bolted to as it will interfere with the trans and bellhousing if you run the automatic.
Hopefully at least one TF guy will show some photos of his/her installation with a similar setup with a bit more advice on the swap. When I had my 57 Panel with the 327 I ran the stock 57 V8 bellhousing and stock 3 speed so clearance wasn't an issue.
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48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six.
71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant.
77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.
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