Re: [FWDLK] L6 to V8 Conversion

[Marty Stewart <moopar2ya2@xxxxxxxxx>]

The Plymouths did not come with Hemi's but the poly blocks are similiar within the same vintages. So they would be similiar to the small block hemi's.  You need the different mounting tabs welded to the crossmember. I am sure someone here has been there and done that or at least scoped it out. Juliano's also sells a nice mounting and seatbelt assembly.  They advertise in most street rod books.

 Nathan Nuttall <nnuttall@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have been unsuccessfully scouring the discussion archives for info on
> converting a 1956 Plymouth straight six to a V8. I want to put in a 392 Hemi
> with an 833 manual 4-speed. The problem is that most Plymouths with manual
> transmissions came with straight six motors. The straight six is a front
> plate mount, while the V8 has tabs on the block. What is required to
> accomplish this conversion? Would I need to change out the front
> crossmember? Would I be better off converting a V8 auto car to a 4 speed
> manual? Thanks.
>
> Recently, I found a company on the web which sells new, modern style 3 point
> retractable seat belts that are made specifically for retrofitting older
> cars. I know that you can purchase these from parts cars, but the plastic
> parts almost never match up to what you need and are usually dirty and/or
> sun-rotted straight out of a 15!
>  year old car sitting in the scrap yard.
> Anyway, I was happy to find them and thought I would let others know about
> it. They are Andover Restraints, Inc. in Maryland at
> http://www.andoauto.com/retrofit.htm . If anyone knows of a better company
> or has any experience with this company, your comments would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Nathan Nuttall
> 68 Hemi Barracuda
> 56 Hemi Plymouth wantabe
> 56 Desoto wantabe
> 60 Chrysler wantabe
>
> So many cool cars, so little driveway space....
>
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