help with my 52 fargo pickup

[wmw453]

my 52 fargo has a very seized flat head that I have removed and have a 75 slant six with an torqueflite 904 waiting to go into it. I am wondering if anyone on here has done a slant six  swap into one of these trucks that has any advice for me.

 

are there any newer cars that would have a k member that would go into my truck with relative ease?

[Plymouthy Adams]

the early Volare with a /6 is your ideal donor..it is yet a very popular and relatively easy suspension and engine cradle swap/upgrade that is ideal for the truck chassis due to the straight frame rails

[Merle Coggins]

I've seen 1 Pilot-House truck with a /6 under the hood, but that guy sold it and I haven't seen it since. I was surprised how well it fit. I don't know what modifications were made to fit it in, as it is significantly longer than the flattie.

 

Merle

[55 Fargo]

my 52 fargo has a very seized flat head that I have removed and have a 75 slant six with an torqueflite 904 waiting to go into it. I am wondering if anyone on here has done a slant six  swap into one of these trucks that has any advice for me.

 

are there any newer cars that would have a k member that would go into my truck with relative ease?

There is a 251 and truck trans in Manitoba, can send you details if interested. I also knew of a rebuilt engine and truck trans too, near Stonewall Manitoba...

[wmw453]

thanks for the help guys I think ill try to track down a volare and use it as a donor.

 

Fargos go far how far north are you in Manitoba? I lived pretty far north in Saskatchewan the last 2 years before moving back down to the Saskatoon area. I was north of laronge in the bushes

[1950 Special Deluxe]

Welcome from Saskatoon.

If you do decide to go the /6 route, let me know.

Mine still have the original engines and always on the lookout for parts.

I have a 50 Coupe and a 52 1/2 ton.

 

[55 Fargo]

thanks for the help guys I think ill try to track down a volare and use it as a donor.

 

Fargos go far how far north are you in Manitoba? I lived pretty far north in Saskatchewan the last 2 years before moving back down to the Saskatoon area. I was north of laronge in the bushes

No I am in the South in the Capital region 18 miles north of Winnipeg.

[Jim Shepard]

I've always thought the slant six would be a perfect fit (plus it's MOPAR). As I'm sure you know, there's a lot of speed equipment for these also. Maybe Tim will chime in of the K-member issue. He's done a couple of these and is pretty well-versed on the intricacies. I think he even has the templates for where to cut the frame... 

[55 Fargo]

I've always thought the slant six would be a perfect fit (plus it's MOPAR). As I'm sure you know, there's a lot of speed equipment for these also. Maybe Tim will chime in of the K-member issue. He's done a couple of these and is pretty well-versed on the intricacies. I think he even has the templates for where to cut the frame... 

I also think they are great engines. I know if I am swapping, would go the 318/360 route.

[Darkrider]

Heh..welcome to the site from the Border City (Lloydminster)...I have pondered a couple engine swaps in my B1 as well...though more in the direction of Diesel power.

[glasspacks]

Chiming in from Victoria, I have contemplated a /6 swap for my 1941 Fargo, any information on engine length, hate to cut out the fire wall to fit it in.

Bob

[wmw453]

I think I have tracked down a volare donor that should work.

 

my slant is buried under some stuff in my parents garage I can measure it up this weekend probably.