Engine and gearbox - how hard to fit to car?

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Originally Posted by DanEC

Probably but not a wild idea. Chrysler installed their motor, transmission, front K-frame and suspension assembly from underneath. I helped a friend install his Hemi engine and front sub-assembly in his 69 Roadrunner this way. He used his engine hoist to raise the front of the car up in the air and the whole engine/front end assembly rolled in under the car on a caster frame and the car front end was lowered over it until the K-member seated on the body. The main problem with this on a Cobra would be having some sort of bolted on frame extension to chain the engine hoist to - although the hoist could be tied to the front frame rails at the very front of the hood opening area, ahead of the engine position. Intriguing idea but I’m not sure a practical one.

Interesting idea Dan, I was going to jokingly suggest that he get several friends and have them carry the body and frame over the engine/transmission combo and then drop them in place. Not sue how wide the frame rails and motor mounts are on Glen's car and if they would clear the heads.

Jim