I have a similar plan.
A big block will be going into my 5th Ave. I have a spare ’84 K-frame and will be getting it welded up and reinforced. Powder coated and looking nice. Rebuild the suspension making the arms and such look nice as well.
I would like to get the Borgeson box – but don’t think I need it. I have a FFI built box that I "think" will suit my needs – but can always change it out needed.
Bolt my big block and 727 to my K-frame using a special built dolly for it.
Unbolt the existing K-frame from car, with 318 and 904 still attached – using another K-frame dolly for it.
Jack up front of car, wheel one K-frame/engine assembly out from under car, wheel in new unit. Drop body down onto new K-frame (with brackets and accessories attached), with solid K-frame mounts, attach the UCA brackets and arms. Bolt everything back in place and take to alignment shop (or muffler shop first) – testing the big block out in the process.
It will not be a weekend job, and still have a ways before I can get everything ready for that “open hood” surgery.
Once that car is done, and IF I still plan on putting a big block in my wagon, I will do the same exact operation starting with getting the 5th Ave K-frame welded and reinforced, powder coated, and so forth. The wagon will have its 904 replaced with a 5 (or 6) speed manual transmission - so floor pan will need to get modified as well.
I have a plan and have most (not all) of the parts. I just need to get it done.
BudW
A big block will be going into my 5th Ave. I have a spare ’84 K-frame and will be getting it welded up and reinforced. Powder coated and looking nice. Rebuild the suspension making the arms and such look nice as well.
I would like to get the Borgeson box – but don’t think I need it. I have a FFI built box that I "think" will suit my needs – but can always change it out needed.
Bolt my big block and 727 to my K-frame using a special built dolly for it.
Unbolt the existing K-frame from car, with 318 and 904 still attached – using another K-frame dolly for it.
Jack up front of car, wheel one K-frame/engine assembly out from under car, wheel in new unit. Drop body down onto new K-frame (with brackets and accessories attached), with solid K-frame mounts, attach the UCA brackets and arms. Bolt everything back in place and take to alignment shop (or muffler shop first) – testing the big block out in the process.
It will not be a weekend job, and still have a ways before I can get everything ready for that “open hood” surgery.
Once that car is done, and IF I still plan on putting a big block in my wagon, I will do the same exact operation starting with getting the 5th Ave K-frame welded and reinforced, powder coated, and so forth. The wagon will have its 904 replaced with a 5 (or 6) speed manual transmission - so floor pan will need to get modified as well.
I have a plan and have most (not all) of the parts. I just need to get it done.
BudW