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1970 c10 i6 to v8 swap, how hard?

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Might be getting a 69-70 c10 with a i6 and I think a 3 speed manual on the floor. The first thing is to swap out the inline 6 for a v8, what probs will I run into?
 
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What trans...? If anything besides the 3 spd manual is to be installed you`ll have to remove the crossmember that supports the bellhousing... Just to let you know its rivited in not bolts... :pain: Also the mounts (towers) will have to be changed especialy if its a 292 because they use staggered mounts... Radiator of course and possibly a few other minor items...?
 
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chr15 said:
Might be getting a 69-70 c10 with a i6 and I think a 3 speed manual on the floor. The first thing is to swap out the inline 6 for a v8, what probs will I run into?

If you decide to back out of this project and decide to sell I sure would be interested, I've been looking for a 67-72 chev truck project for quite awhile. They are nothing but total rust around this area. Hollinsheads@aol.com
 
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