V8 eric Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'll put pics up. If some one shows me how? Well I'm sure to get a few questions. So. Did the conversion about 2 years ago and I luv it. I did it all my self . It's been proven now. Started in PA. On Cali coast now. Stop by and take a look . Ok. Let questions begin I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McShank Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Eric, Can't wait for pictures. That has got to be the tightest fit immaginable. My question is about your radiator, how large it is and how it mounts. The bolt-in v8 radiators used by rockcrawlers fit into 4x4's but are blocked in 2x4's by framework supporting front allignment rods. I'm in the southwest desert where engine cooling is the biggest problem. I have been considering a Buick 3800 v6 until I realized the clearance problem with a larger radiator. Seamus McShank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 eric Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Ok well. U have to think outside the box really. I took a Reese frame hitch welded brackets to make it fit under the front of truck of. Tow hook botls and bumper bolts to frame bolts then mounted a brushgaurd to the frame hitch. Leaving me a huge well protected area for the full size radiator out of 92 firebird If u r following me i then cut out the entire core support to make room outside the engine compartment. Also it protects my investment of time doing all this a deer inthe road could total ur rig. I wish I knew how to put up pics for ya. What state u in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 eric Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 And actually on room. It's a heat fit. Lots of room. I have factory aircleaner to unibelt smog ac And I put ac condeser in with electric fan. If stays cool in firebird. ( donar) it would stay cool in wide open airflow in between the brush guard safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan B Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 where did you install air conditioner lines and AC condensor? how did you do the rear driveshaft? is there a grille still in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McShank Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Eric, I think I can envision your radiator compartment modification. How has this changed the looks of the front end? My gears are spinning again about a conversion; we are all looking forward to pictures. Seamus McShank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'll put pics up. If some one shows me how? Well I'm sure to get a few questions. So. Did the conversion about 2 years ago and I luv it. I did it all my self . It's been proven now. Started in PA. On Cali coast now. Stop by and take a look . Ok. Let questions begin I guess? To add a pic to your post there are two options, one is to use the pic icon (insert image) above. The image has to be hosted somewhere so that it has a URL, such as in our files and photo section. The second option is to use the "Attachment" option just below the text editor window when posting. Inserted Attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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