swap out slant 6 for V8 67 D100

[hilton]

I recently got a 67 D100. I need to say right up front that it is a stepside rather than a sweptline. if I have sinned let me know right now and I will go away. I have been seeking information and this seems to be the place to get it. the truck is a 31 thousand mile gem. unbelievable condition. slant 6 three on the tree 3.91 axle. it is almost to nice to change. but what can I say, I need a V8 rumble. what I would like to do is swap in a V8 with bolt in parts. i would love to drop a 440 and 833 four speed under the hood. i wasn't going to start this project for a while but would like to find any required parts. any information would be appreciated. one more question. are the front leaf springs up to a RB? thanks in advance

[powerwagon54]

I have the parts to do a 318 swap.

[pismopowerwagon]

step side's are cool , any pics?

[hilton]

got it home last Friday, we got a shot of frost that hasn't melted yet. i bought it at a estate farm auction sale. cost me a bundle

sorry for my obvious lack of skills. my biggest concern is the hydraulic clutch bellhousing/transmission mount combo. and if i understand correctly the 833 needs a rear trans mount.
powerwagon, a small block swap was my plan b. i assume the 318 stuff would also work for a enlarged 360 crate engine. will keep you in mind
i am quite new to the forum thing will try to get a picture on.

[wally426ci]

There is a member that swapped an 833 I to his 68. Try searching for 833 or A833 up top....

[Txas2step]

They are only that original and low miles once. Awesome Ute.!

[hilton]

the pictures don't do this truck justice. the frost blurs it some what. the paint is outstanding. it is going into my shop one of these days and I will get better photos. it blows me away how this truck has survived. especially being a farm truck. the paint is still on the wood in the bed. it has zero modifications. original spare tire. interior is exactly as is was when it left the factory. there is only 2 bad things about it, it is the 8 ft box and it don't have a V8. had it been a shorty it would have been out of my price range. as it was I paid twice what my original max was. you only live once is what I told myself.

[Hobcobble]

Nice looking truck. Some years ago, I came across a
relatively decent [for my region] early '65 long wheel base D100 with the Slant
6 and A745 with 3.91 gears. Instead of hacking it up, I switched to a NP435
4spd. The Slant 6 was replaced with a good running '68 LA318 and the 3.91
chunk was replaced with a 2.94 chunk. I threw on a 2.25" dual exhaust with
Flowmasters and ran it clear to the bumper. Personally, I like the long wheel
base Utilines better. Have fun with your Utiline!
John

[hilton]

here is a couple of pictures I took last nite. I have a few things left to do before I get it safety inspected. then hopefully drive it a little before winter hits.

[hilton]

had a visit with powerwagon 54. decided to go with a LA swap. he set me up with a flywheel engine mounts and a few other pieces. his prices are decent as are his shipping rates. a good guy to give it straight. thanks