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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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bbc swap in 69 frame
Hey guys,
I have a '72 shortbed cab and bed on a '69 frame. I've done the front spindle swap already but I want to put a '76 3/4 tone camper special 454/turbo 400 in that truck. Can I use the frame stands/perches and motor mounts from the '76 in that truck? I'm sure the springs won't be strong enough but that's OK because long-term I am going to bag it anyway. They'll hold up well for now. My main question surrounds the perches. Which perches will I need to run that 454 in a '69 shortbed frame? Thanks, Colin
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Re: bbc swap in 69 frame
I've seen everybody say you can use just about any mounts it seems.. 'cept the 250 and 292's..
![]() I'm sure others will chime in but in the meantime, do a search for "BB mounts 73".... that should get ya started.
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Re: bbc swap in 69 frame
Thanks,
I appreciate it! Take care, Colin
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: bbc swap in 69 frame
the 73 - 87 frame mounts are a bit taller than the 67 - 72 frame, but it can be done. I placed washers between the frame and mount, and if I remember right, I may have had to cinch the mounts down a tad.
Last edited by Longhorn Man; 09-08-2008 at 09:04 PM. |
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