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I'm building a '33 Chevy Rat Rod truck. I have shortened and Z'd the frame. I think I'm ready to install the motor and trans. It is a SBC 350 with a WC T5. Here are my questions:
Should I (or does it matter if I) set up the suspension first?
From what I understand I just need to level the frame before I install the motor, so is it necessary to have the suspension in before I mock up the motor and transmission mounts? It will be bagged and I will be adding a bump in the rear portion of the frame to adjust the height for clearance. I should be OK, but can modify the front for clearance as well. Planning on 6" ride height and hopefully laying frame when bags deflated.
How much clearance do I need from firewall?
Average rule of thumb seems to be an inch or so. Am I just clearancing the distributor?
I am planning on setting carb mounting area at 0* and centering front of motor and rear of trans between the rails. Height will be determined by oil pan clearing frame rails. Anything else I'm missing? This is my first build and I'm afraid or screwing this up and having to restart.
Attaching images to give you an idea. Cab will be removed and obviously motor is not leveled or centered yet.
Thanks for your input...
I'm building a '33 Chevy Rat Rod truck. I have shortened and Z'd the frame. I think I'm ready to install the motor and trans. It is a SBC 350 with a WC T5. Here are my questions:
Should I (or does it matter if I) set up the suspension first?
From what I understand I just need to level the frame before I install the motor, so is it necessary to have the suspension in before I mock up the motor and transmission mounts? It will be bagged and I will be adding a bump in the rear portion of the frame to adjust the height for clearance. I should be OK, but can modify the front for clearance as well. Planning on 6" ride height and hopefully laying frame when bags deflated.
How much clearance do I need from firewall?
Average rule of thumb seems to be an inch or so. Am I just clearancing the distributor?
I am planning on setting carb mounting area at 0* and centering front of motor and rear of trans between the rails. Height will be determined by oil pan clearing frame rails. Anything else I'm missing? This is my first build and I'm afraid or screwing this up and having to restart.
Attaching images to give you an idea. Cab will be removed and obviously motor is not leveled or centered yet.
Thanks for your input...
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