dmdec Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Happy New Year to all my P and D friends ! Hoping I could get some info on engine swaps for my 1951 Cranbrook motor. The Cranbrook runs great with a motor with only 39000 miles. But what I really would like is a late 30's thru early 50's Business coupe. If I could find a good rolling chassis Business coupe, what model years would accept my '51 motor/tranny, with little or no alterations ? Also would possibly be willing to sell the '51 as is, and look to buy a Business Coupe. If interested, let me know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belvedere666 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I can't be 100% certain but I'm pretty sure any of the plymouth or dodge cars that had a 201/218/230 should accept your motor with little to no modification. The transmissions and the length of the drive shafts may vary though, depending on the wheel base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartgame Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Belvedere is right. Your motor should drop in with the proper engine mounts for the body you are using. I did find that my 52 bus coupe had one of those weirdo short trannies. I dropped in an overdrive and had a shorter modern spicer u joint driveshaft made for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdec Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks guys, now the search for a Bus. Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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