Thread: Headache Heirloom - 28 Hupmobile Century 6, Model A

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I bought a 59 Merc. Monterey that has a Y-Block 312 and 2spd auto. Ive thought about possibly using this, however the sump in the front of the motor may be an issue. I guess worse case scenario I could put in a SBC.

Any thoughts on the 312?

Originally Posted by stovens

That's a long one for sure!

that`s what she said !! ... you could shorten your body a bit more .. you`ve cut it up pretty good so far .. what i mean is move your firewall back 6 inches or so if the frame curvature will allow it ..

What a great project to be going on 3 generations owned. The stories and old pics certainly add to the project as a whole. Can't wait to see what you post up next for progress!

Not a Ford guy but you might be able to go to a V-belt type setup and gain a few much needed inches off the front of the motor. You might also look at pedals that hang down and swing.
I'm sure that had a 4-banger orginally. A V6 or 8 would prolly fit without cutting the firewall out and less hassle.

Originally Posted by MRTS33

I'm sure that had a 4-banger orginally. A V6 or 8 would prolly fit without cutting the firewall out and less hassle.

The car orignally had a 6 (6 of the Century I might add). My thinking was that surely a 6 would fit back without too much hassle, but live and learn. Im thinking I may end up with using a wedge. Thanks for the reply.

Id check into a floor mounted pedal box for clearance before deciding to go with another motor, i think someone mentioned it before about trying a bottom mounted pedal but theres a lot of after market companies that manufacture floor mounted pedal boxes and most are designed around racing so they are smaller and take up less space. just my thoughts before possibly changing directions to the 312 or a SBC. My buddy is building a car from that era and since space is so limited id suggested to him about buying an after market box to save on space.

Well, I dragged a Buick Roadmaster home and had my way with it. Ive found tearing apart a car to be good stress relief, especially when you have no intention of putting it back together. Ive placed the LT1 and auto between the frame rails of the Hup. Things look alot better. No distributor, rear sump, low intake height, and only two pedals to contend with.

Nailhead Buick engines are very cool in a hotrod, especially if you are going for a retro look. The also have a lot of torque for their size and their are speed parts available. IMO, it is a lot better choice than the Ford V8.

LT1 will make a nice combo. Use the Roadmaster for lots of little parts.

good choice I have a Hup with that combo

Originally Posted by notsofastdavid

good choice I have a Hup with that combo

More than three years since the last post.....

I just found this car last night on this website. I bought the car from chicken legs a little over a year ago. This is my 5th rod even though I have done a lot I am still a year away form being finished. It is a drivable chassis now and the work goes on.

Originally Posted by notsofastdavid

I just found this car last night on this website. I bought the car from chicken legs a little over a year ago. This is my 5th rod even though I have done a lot I am still a year away form being finished. It is a drivable chassis now and the work goes on.

Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to seeing how you finish the project!

I sat the motor between the rails for a look. Looks good enough to commit so Ive began building the motor mounts. Look maw,, its got a wedge in it.

It fits in there nicely and you can have air conditioning now also. Hidden under your full bonnet that engine will be cool.