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47 Fasttoys · 03-27-2014, 07:59 AM

OK, my 2 cents worth. I would use the burb MC on the fire wall, you've got plenty of room. Now as far as the TBI, I did just the opposite, ran carbs for years and when my 350 finally dropped a valve I used a TBI and 700R4 out of a '96 van. Picked 4 MPG right away and no more carb issues.

Good luck,
Rob

49Fireman · 05-06-2014, 01:45 AM

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Family emergency had me laying off the project for a while. Got the front end torn down and getting ready to mock up the ifs.

49Fireman · 05-29-2014, 07:32 PM

This shows what a newbie I really am. With the mustang II IFS, do i need a seperate engine crossmember or does the engine share the IFS crossmember?

47 Fasttoys · 05-30-2014, 07:15 AM

You can go either way on that. In the picture above I have stands welded from the cross member to the original frame. In that picture it was a AMC Pacer cross member right before I installed a MII unit. For the MII I just cut the bottoms at the cross member, welded a cross brace and made it a separate engine cross member, then I welded in the MII stuff. Both ways work fine. One thing to think about is with the stands you can drop the oil pan without removing the engine.
Rob

**oldman3** · 05-30-2014, 09:40 AM

I just welded in the motor mounts to the frame, here's a pic...Jim

Root2812 · 05-30-2014, 07:09 PM

I used these mounts and welded them to the frame. The boxing plates from the MII installation give a perfectly flat place for them. These are for an LS but if you are using a small block there are lots of cut to fit mounts.

http://dirtydingo.com/store/index.ph...=1_206_305_321

ChuckDriver · 05-30-2014, 10:36 PM

Cool project, hope you get to work on her soon!

49Fireman · 08-26-2014, 06:39 PM

Ok. IFS is welded in. 235 and granny box are gone. Getting ready to pull the 350 out of the donor 'burban. Gonna be taking off the TBI and switching it over to a carb. Unfortunately the new 4 core radiator out of the burb is too wide. For those of you that have done a small block swap, what type of radiator did you find works in this application? Also, where do you guys recommend looking for a frame mounted master cylinder/power booster? Exploring my options for using the burban's master cylinder on the fire wall vs buying the frame mounted to save room in the engine compartment.

49Fireman · 05-06-2015, 09:23 PM

Well. I have neglected this thread for awhile. Rosie is coming along. My friend, who is extremely gifted, has been doing the fabrication work. The TCI mustang II IFS is in. The S10 ZR2 rear axle is in with a C notch. The 350 and 700r4 are in. We decided to ditch the TBI that came on the donor engine for a new edelbrock carb. New rack and pinion. New master cylinder and power booster. New aluminum 3 core radiator with electric pusher fan for clearance will be in soon.. Bought a new wiring harness that wil go in soon. Opted for 235/75R15 tires on 15x8 rallies. Should tuck nicely with the 2" drop spindles. The previous owner used vise grips as window cranks and and door handles soooo had to invest in new window regulators and door mechanisms. Awesome.
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03-27-2014, 07:59 AM	#26
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Bringing Rosie to life OK, my 2 cents worth. I would use the burb MC on the fire wall, you've got plenty of room. Now as far as the TBI, I did just the opposite, ran carbs for years and when my 350 finally dropped a valve I used a TBI and 700R4 out of a '96 van. Picked 4 MPG right away and no more carb issues. Good luck, Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

05-06-2014, 01:45 AM	#27
49Fireman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 26	Re: Bringing Rosie to life Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Family emergency had me laying off the project for a while. Got the front end torn down and getting ready to mock up the ifs.

05-29-2014, 07:32 PM	#28
49Fireman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 26	Re: Bringing Rosie to life This shows what a newbie I really am. With the mustang II IFS, do i need a seperate engine crossmember or does the engine share the IFS crossmember?

05-30-2014, 07:15 AM	#29
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Bringing Rosie to life You can go either way on that. In the picture above I have stands welded from the cross member to the original frame. In that picture it was a AMC Pacer cross member right before I installed a MII unit. For the MII I just cut the bottoms at the cross member, welded a cross brace and made it a separate engine cross member, then I welded in the MII stuff. Both ways work fine. One thing to think about is with the stands you can drop the oil pan without removing the engine. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

05-30-2014, 09:40 AM	#30
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Bringing Rosie to life I just welded in the motor mounts to the frame, here's a pic...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-30-2014, 07:09 PM	#31
Root2812 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Barnum, Mn Posts: 795	Re: Bringing Rosie to life I used these mounts and welded them to the frame. The boxing plates from the MII installation give a perfectly flat place for them. These are for an LS but if you are using a small block there are lots of cut to fit mounts. http://dirtydingo.com/store/index.ph...=1_206_305_321 __________________ My 1950 Chevy build

05-30-2014, 10:36 PM	#32
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: Bringing Rosie to life Cool project, hope you get to work on her soon! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

08-26-2014, 06:39 PM	#33
49Fireman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 26	Re: Bringing Rosie to life Ok. IFS is welded in. 235 and granny box are gone. Getting ready to pull the 350 out of the donor 'burban. Gonna be taking off the TBI and switching it over to a carb. Unfortunately the new 4 core radiator out of the burb is too wide. For those of you that have done a small block swap, what type of radiator did you find works in this application? Also, where do you guys recommend looking for a frame mounted master cylinder/power booster? Exploring my options for using the burban's master cylinder on the fire wall vs buying the frame mounted to save room in the engine compartment.

05-06-2015, 09:23 PM	#34
49Fireman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 26	Re: Bringing Rosie to life Well. I have neglected this thread for awhile. Rosie is coming along. My friend, who is extremely gifted, has been doing the fabrication work. The TCI mustang II IFS is in. The S10 ZR2 rear axle is in with a C notch. The 350 and 700r4 are in. We decided to ditch the TBI that came on the donor engine for a new edelbrock carb. New rack and pinion. New master cylinder and power booster. New aluminum 3 core radiator with electric pusher fan for clearance will be in soon.. Bought a new wiring harness that wil go in soon. Opted for 235/75R15 tires on 15x8 rallies. Should tuck nicely with the 2" drop spindles. The previous owner used vise grips as window cranks and and door handles soooo had to invest in new window regulators and door mechanisms. Awesome. Posted via Mobile Device



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