[usp55]

Hey guys,

Im always ready your post, love the forum. I have a 1971 firebird and im picking up a 73 455.

Do you think or have you ever put a poncho 455 in the back of a tahoe without barn doors? Im at the office and cant meassure right now but i figured I'd ask. i dont know if even the shorts chain on a hoist would fit.

[Stuart]

Just the engine, or with a transmission installed? I don't have a Tahoe but I'd think it would fit fine, the only problem may be lifting it high enough with your hoist to get over the tailgate and into the truck.

[usp55]

Yeah just the engine without a trans

[Sirrotica]

You say without side by side doors, so it's got a tailgate with flip up rear glass, I'd use a engine crane and rest it on 3/4 inch piece of plywood and sit it on the gate and slide it inside the back of the Tahoe. If need be use a 3 foot piece of 2X4 to persuade it inside.

You'll never do it if you still have the transmission attached IMO.

[GT182]

I've done it with a 400 in the back of my Jeep GC. It was a tight fit and just squeeked in with the engine hoist. I blocked it after I got it in, and then set the engine on the blocks. Thought I'd ruin the spare tire cover but I didn't. You should have more room than the Jeep does... but be careful all the same. Good luck.

[Silver Judge]

My buddy just hauled an Oldsmobile 455 without tranny attached to it in the back of a Volvo station wagon, I'd bet that the Poncho mill will fit in the back of your Tahoe

[usp55]

Originally Posted by GT182

I've done it with a 400 in the back of my Jeep GC. It was a tight fit and just squeeked in with the engine hoist. I blocked it after I got it in, and then set the engine on the blocks. Thought I'd ruin the spare tire cover but I didn't. You should have more room than the Jeep does... but be careful all the same. Good luck.

Well that's good to hear. WJ or WK GC?

Looks like I have 35" of Clarence and the deck is 31" off the ground