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

["Hugh, 58 Imperial" <imperial58@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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