Re: 6 cyl in a 55...another wacky idea?

Posted by BigKev On 2010/12/21 10:12:38

The 51-54 cars had a recessed area in the fire wall to accommodate some of the length of the Straight 8. I don't believe the 55-56 cars had that. But even with out that, a Straight 6 will fit. The 6s, like the pre 1951 8s were front mount. So you would have to get creative with the motor mounts. Also I don't believe any of the 6s had the side mounting holes in the block to support the 51-54 style side mounting.