Hot Rods Mild to Wild! Engines Set Back

HA! my hudson has a factory engine setback of about 4" from what the long wheelbase cars had. factory chop, factory setback, factory dual carbs, imagine the cars they'd be building if they were still around by the time the super stock wars hit in the 60s

 

I recently traded for a 55 ford post body and have had a 429 Cadillac w/ 6-2's sitting in my shop for several years,I'm kicking around the idea of basically putting the engine/trans right in the front seat and under the dash....very much inspired by the Glover '57
....anyways these are some pics I've stored on my hardrive for inspiration

 

You think triple trouble has the most radical engine set back yet? Check out this next car!

 

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Originally Posted by Richard D
Anyone know what the rules were for gas class early-mid 60s? I believe they stated a certain number of inches from the front axle centerline to the spark plug hole. Also, crankshaft centerline height was a factor as well. I am wondering, because I am planning a Corvair with a front engine. I guess that would be set forward? Since there never was an engine in front in the first place, the "setback" would be based on front axle centerline. The little strip near where I live will let you run most anything safe; but I still want it to be era-correct to the rules from "back in the day."

 

I'm bumping this again. I haven't spent more time on any other thread.

 

We're not done yet, but this is a blown Cadillac flathead, in my '38 Chevy coupe, 14.5' setback.

 

I think this car was running 3 motor. It still had the stock motor up front.

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your right! hence the name "TRIPLE" trouble,as opposed to "double" trouble,or just "trouble"

 

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That's freaking crazy !

 

It did have a motor up front and three center sections on the rear diff.

 

Any history on triple trouble?