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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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10/29/13 11:34 PM
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Camper, as in van front end camper or the big box type camper?
A 77 360 needs a performance cam for sure. A bump in compression would help a bunch too. Just do the basic 360 performance build, the camper 360 should not be anything special.
Lots of stuff may need to be upgraded on your 37 truck as you put the 360 auto in where a flat head 6 with a 3 or 4 speed used to be, or very little is everything has already been done. You may have to upgrade the brakes, the suspension, the rear axle, the wiring, built motor mounts & transmission mounts, shorten the drive shaft, change the tires and wheels, the fuel tank & gas gauge, and a few other items.
Don't give up, its all been done before, we just need to know where you're starting from. Gene
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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10/30/13 06:58 PM
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Petty much any small block v8 will fit, it's just how much effort you are willing to put in. Any swap will require some fabrication and working around issues.
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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10/30/13 10:35 PM
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i'll be watching this post. i will be installing a 360 w/904 tranny into my 42 dodge truck with a 69 b-body 8 3/4 rear. was wondering what to do about the emergency brake.
E-brake is easy!
Just use the ones inside the drums on your 69 8 3/4, and connect the cables to the one originally from your truck, if that cable is any good.
Really, if you manage to get the motor, trans, rear axle, wiring and other brakes functioning, the e-brake should be a walk in the park. I have been know to have driven more then a few miles without a functioning emergency brake, and have lived to tell about it. We have an 04 PT that has been on the road for 10 years and 100,000 miles. I don't believe I have ever even tested the e-brake.  Gene
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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11/13/13 12:20 AM
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Since I am spending a liitle at a time....
thinking of a vlv job. Would there be a certain set of heads I should be on the lookout
for? Keep bottom end original for now. Just do top end
Most 360 heads are so identical that digging around for the best set may not be worth it. They all have 1.88/1.60 valves. The '308 casting heads from '88-91 flow great. 72/73 J heads are good to but if your heads are in good condition, just build those 
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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11/15/13 04:02 PM
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Since I am spending a liitle at a time....
thinking of a vlv job. Would there be a certain set of heads I should be on the lookout
for? Keep bottom end original for now. Just do top end
the only factory heads with any gain on your motor (360) would be the 340 X heads or the 915 big valve heads, but for a streeet motor i dont think its worth the expense unless you find a set decently priced,,a pair of edelbrock heads would show better gain for the money,,or a set of magnum heads,but the magnums use the GM style rocker train and do flow better but used those are prone to be cracked,,,and IMO i perfer the shaft mounted rocker train,,the 360 makes great power stock or slightly cammed,,,
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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11/15/13 04:27 PM
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I've heard the Magnum 360 (5.9) heads are the best small block heads produced, but they have a different angle for the bolts that hold the intake on, so extra work/parts are required to use them on an LA motor. Gene
yes the magnum heads flow great,,but used ones are prone to have cracks in the chamber area,,and use a rocker set up not as good as pre magnums,,,the 1989 heads are same as magnums sorta and use the shaft mounted rocker systems,,
1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD)
1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod
2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver
2015 cherokee
2013 R/T classic
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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11/19/13 09:39 PM
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What are the specs on the cam? Unless a guy knows the numbers, the cam may work great or not so great on a street rod. A good street mannered cam for $100 would be a go, but some radical high rpm race cam might not be a good deal for a street driven car, even at $100. Least that is my Gene
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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11/21/13 02:51 AM
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.270/.270 dur, .420/.420 lift, mech
if i remember correctly,,,420 lift would be fairly close to a stock 340/360 cam,,not sure on the duration,,,look it up on all par
1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD)
1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod
2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver
2015 cherokee
2013 R/T classic
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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12/01/13 06:13 PM
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A true 4 link is junk for handling.
What most people think of as a "4 link" in regards to handling is not a 4 link. It's a 5 or 6 link setup.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question.
They say there is always the exception that proves the rule.
Don't be the exception.
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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12/01/13 10:09 PM
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Poorboy...Supercuda
You guys are correct...4 link on a solid rear axle just is not worth it
You would need IRS set up...ie Jag or other
No I guess I will stick with the rear leafs..Just got to find short length version
with the correct spring rate
maybe Posies...do know they will be expensive as its not an off
the shelf unit
Leaf springs are pretty easy, all you need is the center bolt to be at the correct location to center the rear axle in the desired location. Then mount the front leaf spring mount where it needs to be, and mount the rear mount where it needs to be. There are many options on how long the front portion of the spring is and how long the rear portion of the spring is. Spring rate is a matter of how thick and how many leafs are in the spring pack. I see no reason you can't use an off the shelf pair of leaf springs.
Make your life easy, find a donner with leaf springs about the same weight as your truck, and get a new pair of springs for it. On my 54, I used a set of rear springs from a Mustang II. Put the front and rear hangers where they need to be so the rear axle was centered in the rear wheel wells and I was done. I mounted my springs outside of the frame on a 3/8" x 4" angle and bolted the Ford spring perches to the angle welded to the frame (the angle can also be bolted to the frame with 4 3/8" grade 8 bolts if you want to do all the drilling). I would also bet Mopar "A" body leaf springs would be close enough for a great ride and you can use the front leaf spring brackets from the A body too.
Of course, if you want to use Posy's springs, its your money. Gene
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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12/02/13 04:32 PM
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No mention of towing at all in the OP's original request, handling was mentioned.
In my book handling and towing have mutually exclusive requirements.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question.
They say there is always the exception that proves the rule.
Don't be the exception.
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Re: 360 in 1937 truck
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12/05/13 04:56 AM
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4 LINK are noisey,,,leafs would be easier,,,cheaper,,,quieter,,,and ride better,, i had a 4link street car with coil overs,,,
1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD)
1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod
2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver
2015 cherokee
2013 R/T classic
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