Parts Paks Ford 427?

[buck smallwood]

if i was to put a revell parts pak 427 in a AMT 53 ford truck would it work out,im willing to make changes if need be,this is my first time trying this...thank you

BUCK...

[MikeMc]

Easy as can be. I put a 427 SOHC in a 53..it is wider than the parts pack 427FE

[buck smallwood]

thank you very much for the reply..

BUCK...

[torinobradley]

As with any swap, in scale or 1:1, there will most likely be some changes to be made. Considering the '53 kit came with a hemi as an option, I don't think there will be an issue with the width. Your changes will most likely be where the oil pan sits and the transmission. If I remember correctly, the trans on the kit engines is the short little ones where the parts pack 427 has a longer four speed. If there is no interference from the firewall, floorpan or frame mount, it should be easy. But if there is interferrence, you might want to use the trans from the kit engine ont he parts pack 427. You may also need to turn the oil pan around or cut it down to size. Now, sometimes the stars do line up and it's just a straight drop in. I hope that is the case here, but if not, don't give up. With some work, patience and imagineering, you should be able to do the swap.

You can always ask the board if there are any other questions.

[Chuck Most]

Wow, Mike- I thought I was the only guy who built a Soch '53 Effie, and you've got two? I've got some catching up to do...

[MikeMc]

Wow, Mike- I thought I was the only guy who built a Soch '53 Effie, and you've got two? I've got some catching up to do...

Nah...look close same truck...red oxide and Burple......I would do a panel though with a SOHC

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[Chuck Most]

Ahhhh... still, two '53 Effie Cammers wouldn't be such a bad thing to have!

[buck smallwood]

As with any swap, in scale or 1:1, there will most likely be some changes to be made. Considering the '53 kit came with a hemi as an option, I don't think there will be an issue with the width. Your changes will most likely be where the oil pan sits and the transmission. If I remember correctly, the trans on the kit engines is the short little ones where the parts pack 427 has a longer four speed. If there is no interference from the firewall, floorpan or frame mount, it should be easy. But if there is interferrence, you might want to use the trans from the kit engine ont he parts pack 427. You may also need to turn the oil pan around or cut it down to size. Now, sometimes the stars do line up and it's just a straight drop in. I hope that is the case here, but if not, don't give up. With some work, patience and imagineering, you should be able to do the swap.

You can always ask the board if there are any other questions.

Thank you very much for the help...

BUCK...