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This starter bolted on different than the normal small block starters. It had 3 or 4 bolts holding it in horizontally where the normal one has two bolts that go in vertically.

You have a problem there. The '58 block won't have the holes for the T350 starter, and the old style can't be adapted to it. I think you're stuck with finding an iron Powerglide if you want to keep the old engine. Or adapt a T5 and learn to love shifting!

Originally Posted by R Pope

You have a problem there. The '58 block won't have the holes for the T350 starter, and the old style can't be adapted to it. I think you're stuck with finding an iron Powerglide if you want to keep the old engine. Or adapt a T5 and learn to love shifting!

If I remember correctly, I read on another forum that you can drill the block to accept a later style starter. Check to see if there is enough space on your block to drill and thread the two holes.

Originally Posted by rumrumm

If I remember correctly, I read on another forum that you can drill the block to accept a later style starter. Check to see if there is enough space on your block to drill and thread the two holes.

thats kinda what I was thinkin. I gotta put it on the stand and measure it.