Re: IML: Follow up: Rebuilding / reinstalling a 392 hemi into a 1958

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Just take the hood off. Be sure to mark the position of the hinges in 
relation to the hood so that it can be repositioned in the same way.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh, 58 Imperial <imperial58@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 6:49 pm
Subject: IML: Follow up: Rebuilding / reinstalling a 392 hemi into a 
1958


Maybe I should have mentioned this already. Engine and transmission out 
of car, professionally rebuilt but only partially reassembled. Both 
removed from car as one piece without so much as removing the hood, 
which I find impressive. 
 
Simply stated, the question I have is whether it is a huge job to 
re-install the rebuilt engine, assuming the same conditions as above, 
i.e. no removal of any front end pieces, work done by professionals. I 
don't think I can re-install it myself under any circumstances. I have 
an external bid for a certain amount to get it rebuilt and 
re-installed. Money is always an issue. If the bulk of the work is in 
the re-installation, then there is not much to be saved by rebuilding 
the engine myself. 
 
Hugh 
 
----- Original Message ----- From: "Hugh, 58 Imperial" 
<imperial58@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:46 AM 
Subject: IML: Rebuilding / reinstalling a 392 hemi into a 1958 
 
> This message is directed at folks who have had the pleasure of 
rebuilding > and reinstalling their 392 Hemi into a 57 or 58 Imperial. 
(I suspect this > is a short list but that's OK.) Much as I appreciate 
the "I would think" > stuff I think I need some hands on perspective at 
this point. 
>  
> Let's say I want to rebuild my 58's engine and reinstall it into the 
car > myself, with some assistance. Which will be the more difficult 
and / or > time consuming? Rebuilding it and connecting to the 
transmission (also > rebuilt) or reinstalling it into the car and 
connecting everything up. 
>  
> I think I can do the lion's share of the rebuild as I've done the top 
end > before when it was in the car, so outside would be easier. 
(Cramped > spaces, access, all of that.) Reconnecting it to the 
transmission will be > fun. I do have access to a first class mechanic 
to supervise, the same > guy who helped me five years ago and now he 
has a little more time. 
>  
> I think putting the 'whale,' the nickname of the early Hemi, back 
into the > car is going to be fraught with problems. Space is tight to 
say the > least. 
>  
> Let me tell you what I am hoping for. If I rebuild the engine 
essentially > myself and reconnect it to the transmission, I may be 
able to persuade the > trucking company owner to get his guys to do the 
reinstallation. But what > I need to know is how long it might take 
professionals to get it done. > They cannot allow my car to clog up one 
of their bays for a long time. > That's the problem they have right 
now. 
>  
> I look forward to getting some information from those more 
experienced > than me on these matters. 
>  
> In passing, the link to "Rebuilding your Hemi" on the main web site 
does > not work. I'd sure like to read that, if possible. 
>  
> Hugh 
> 1958 Imperial 
> San Antonio, Texas. 
>  
>  
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