Engine / Trans Install - Up, or down?

[Zancat]

Hello,

I have yet to rebuild the chassis on the '67 GTX.

I am thinking of pulling the suspension and K member off the car, replacing it with a fabricated tube part with casters (to keep the care safe and still roll around), rebuilding all the parts, then using a lift, dropping the car over the engine and transmission attached to K member and reassembling.

Is this a better plan then just reassembling the chassis parts and dropping the power plant in through the top?

Thanks for any been there done that experiences!

Zancat

 

[beezee]

If you have access to a lift , assembling the engine and suspension on the K member is the quickest and easiest way.Had my driveline , suspension and exhaust jnstalled in a day.

 

[kellycom]

check out the pic in this thread : http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?53598-69-RoadRunner-A4-resto

if you are going to redo the k-member, suspension, trans, etc. It'll be easier and faster to go in from the bottom. The picture in the thread will help you make your decision.

 

[67 coronet]

as said,if you can use a lift then assembled unit from under side is the way to go.thats how they did it at the factory.

 

[Zancat]

Thanks all! That's what I was looking for!

Zancat