47 Dodge Rat… Budget Build

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Having done the S-10 frame swap and owning a V-8 S-10, I don't think those mounts will work for you if you plan to put them in the "stock" location. For the S-10 V8 you need to move the engine forward and I think you'll need to move yours back. I'm interested to see how they work for you though.

This is going to be a cool truck!

My brother had a '39 Dodge on an S-10 frame.

Will they go on backwards? Like switch sides.
For my 38 Ford PU, I used stock motor mounts, and had to trim the ears off of the center part to slide the engine just about a half inch or so forward to keep from having to get the drive shaft cut. I could have moved the engine back about 4 inches otherwise. It all depends on where the fender openings sit. The old iron generally has to sit further back on the frame.

 

[Ta2Don]

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Thanks for the input guys…
I'll be checking it all out this weekend, so there will be an update early this next week...

 

[Ta2Don]

update

Today I pulled the front accessories, starter, and exhaust manifolds, as well as the 5 Speed manual trans… When I bought the motor and trans, the guy told me that it had a fairly new clutch, which it did, so that encourages me as to the condition of the motor…[cl

I also picked up my gas tank, which I've bartered for… it is an 18 gallon unit from a boat… the gauge is in the top of the tank...
Here are some pics from today...