Motor Stands What's Wrong

[specks70]

Ok, Have been reading a few posts and looking at pictures on this forum also; and have yet to figure this one out.
My motor stands will only fit in the back holes of my frame. And the 350 motor I'm installing has high valve covers plus an electronic distributor.
My 70 was originally a 6 cylinder and the stands I took from a donor truck that had a 283 motor but was also a 6 cylinder originally. I removed those roughly a year ago and cannot remember where they were located on that truck.
I understand I can use the back holes however I would like to use the front ones for room.
Could someone please explain why my stands will not fit in the front frame holes as shown by other posts on the forum

[specks70]

Okay, I've heard nothing but crickets I'm starting to believe that I have asked a stupid question that everyone knows the answer to but me.
I hope someone can help.............

[lolife99]

Those are 6-cylinder stands.
You need V8 stands or re-drill the lower hole.

[lolife99]

Here you go,...

[specks70]

Thank You LoLife99, Now I do feel like I asked a pretty stupid question.

[specks70]

Okay now that I know what's wrong I found out V8 stands are somewhat hard to locate. Will continue looking on ebay and Craigslist. I'm looking to keep the stock style stands; not wanting to convert over to the tube style. Anyway I thank you again for helping me figure out why my existing stands were not working where I expected they should.

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by specks70

Okay now that I know what's wrong I found out V8 stands are somewhat hard to locate. Will continue looking on ebay and Craigslist. I'm looking to keep the stock style stands; not wanting to convert over to the tube style. Anyway I thank you again for helping me figure out why my existing stands were not working where I expected they should.

They show up here on the parts board all the time... as a matter of fact I sold a set last week and there were 4 other sets on the for Small Block V-8 and a couple sets for Big Block... Mine were restored and I sold them for 30.00 shipped... you might try Cash3481... I bet he has a couple of sets if he doesn't contact Teeitup... he probably would have a set or two... These guys are great to deal with... tell them I sent you...

[specks70]

Awesome, Great will check it out

[lolife99]

teeitup has some,...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=stands

[specks70]

Awesome, Thank you

[Gumby]

Probably confused folks with the term "motor stand" over motor mounts.