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Originally Posted by hubarlow
What do you have the V 12 installed in? I have been thinking of looking for a 478 to drop in just to mess with people, but a v 12 would be even more spectacular! I just don't think there would be enough room in the engine bay.
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The one I kept is a '46 Chev pu mounted on a '84 GMC 3/4 ton frame and running gear. Had custom adatpers built to mate a 700R4 auto tranny. No hood. From firewall to front of grill measures about 7 feet.
I put another V12 on a '72 Ford long wheel base 1 ton, but used a '62 GMC cab and front clip with a flat bed. Gave it to a museum. It has the same tranny/V12 combo.
I found the easiest way to get it all mounted was strip the frame, then started at the front, mounted motor and tranny with new mounts, then added cab and all after that.
V6/12s are a fun world to play in. I always wondered why GMC quit them except maybe the couldn't sell enough parts since they hardly ever broke down, and fuel consumption was another mark against them.
I'll be watching your progress and see where it leads you. Have fun.