Aaaarrrghh!!! Fitting a Chevy Caprice 307/TH350 combo to '65 Long Fleetside??

[mjh1965]

Right...... Now that I have your attention.

In the UK we do not have the easy access to V8 donors that you guys have in the USA so we have to try make do with whatever we can get out hands on.

I bought a low mileage V8 from a Chevy Caprice a few months ago with the plan and intention of fitting it to my truck, replacing the tired straight six that it was fitted with.

Along the way with the dismantling of the truck, I have found loads of cock-ups from previous owners, damage and welded on bumpers to compensate for chassis horn damage.

I have been trying to get the 307 engine and box trial fitted for a few days, and every way I go the Hedman headers I have or gearbox hits.

HAS ANYONE SUCCESSFULLY FITTED A 307 engine with TH350 auto box into a '65 Long Fleetside before?

If so, is there a build thread, or does anyone have some advice for me please?



That is the engine in place. But the headers will hit the suspension.