Big Block frame mounts for 68 chevy truck 2wd???

[Oldschool68]

Hi im looking for a set of Big block frame mounts for my 68 chevy c10 shortbed stepside truck 2wd!! I originaly had a inline-6 250 with the 3 speed manual that I have pulled out and lookin to drop in my fresh Big block 468 chevorlet motor that I just got done dumpin money into!! I cant find a set of these frame mounts for Big block that bolt to the top of the frame and to the crossmember!! Also I been told there 2 different kinds of Big block frame mounts, one is better then another one is what I got told but not sure which one I need!! If anyone can help that would be great!! If anyone has a pair and is willing to sell me a pair that would be awesome!! Thanks again Dustin S.

[Longhorn Man]

yes, there are 2 styles, the common 68 - 71, and the one year only 72.
The 68 - 71 are a dime a dozen...maybe not quite that cheap, but cheap none the less. However, the motor mounts will cost you.
The 72 style, the frame mounts will be stupid expensive... but the mounts are dirt cheap.
The later style is prefered, stronger set up.
Although, since you'll have headers on your big block, you don't even need the proper mounts and towers... you can use small block stuff and no one will ever know.

[Bob Moore]

Contact LIVRAT. He just had a set of 68-71 stands for sale on the board for $75 (I believe). Just a couple of days ago. Don't know if they sold or not.

[Oldschool68]

75 bucks huh? Wow thats kinda expensive I thought more like 40 bucks if that!! Hmmm ok well I will have to check around town some more before I spend 75 bucks on frame mounts!! Thanks for the info though!! So I bascially want the 68-71 frame mounts correct?? Or the 72's?

[Bob Moore]

Actually they were listed at $65.00. My bad.

[farmtruckIII]

Brother's makes a set of tubulars for $129 bucks, I wish I would have bought those when I did my swap.

[ratrod67]

When I did my BBC swap I tried to use SBC stands. I went through 3 sets of headers before I finally bought a set of correct BBC stands. The headers were hitting the oilpan and frame on the passenger side. With the BBC stands the headers I had fit like they were supposed to. No cutting or denting anything.

[Tim Christian]

If you think that is high for 68-71 frame mounts you will have a heart attack when you price the motor mounts. You might want to research this swap cost wise.

[farmtruckIII]

Originally Posted by ratrod67

When I did my BBC swap I tried to use SBC stands. I went through 3 sets of headers before I finally bought a set of correct BBC stands. The headers were hitting the oilpan and frame on the passenger side. With the BBC stands the headers I had fit like they were supposed to. No cutting or denting anything.

I am catching some heat for my dimpling of the header LOL!!

[Oldschool68]

FarmtruckIII dude those tubulars suck that brothers sell they dont even work I had a friend get a pair and the holes dont line up but thanks for the comment though, just thought I let you all know!! Yeah well I do weld for a living my whole family is bascially welders we run a business in all, I was gonna fab some up but I went ahead and sent the frame to the powder coater!! I have 4 months to get this truck back together for the truckin nats that I been trying to get too!! Lol after having my truck ready for paint then a dodge ram runs a red light and hits me at 65mph!! Yeah I already have 12gs in the truck so far and thats not including the 510hp big block for up front!! Well if anyone in here is sellin a set of frame mounts for 68-72 for Big block let me know I will buy em now!! Thanks for all the comments!! keep a eye out for my head lines that state Part:2 so you guys can see how the frame looks after being powder coated!! Thanks and take care!! Dustin S.

[gregsplace]

Yes, the 68-71 stands will be around $75. Anything less will be a good deal. The rubber mounts are around $69 each side from the vendors( like GMCPAULS). The '72 only mount set-up are getting pricey now too. Alittle harder to find also. When talking about the strength between the earlier design or the '72 only, neither is more stronger than the other. This is only true on the BB's. The later design is stronger and better on sbc set-ups. Dont let anyone tell you that sbc mounts will work just as good on BB applications, they're wrong! Sure, you might be able to get by with it, but not a good idea on the older (67-70) linkage rod set-ups to the carb when the rubber mount breaks when you have your foot into it!!

[bigblock69]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the 68-71 VS the 72 big block mount towers? I have a pair of big block mount towers I purchased from the local Chevy dealer new in box. I just dropped the eng and Trans in (468cid and a 700r4) the engine is sitting at an extreme angle. So bad the tail housing of the Trans is hitting the cross member where the speed-O cable goes in at. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. As far as helping you with your big block question. I would say to contact early classic enterprise. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

[qksilver]

The aftermarket tubular ones work well.

[southern parts]

First pic is 68-71, second pic is 72.

[PICKMUP]

I have a set of the 68-71 with restored/blasted towers and new repro MMs...
OR
72 set with new urethane inserts (you install)...

$200 + shipping for either one.

You can still get the 68-71 style at your GM dealer!

[meathead95]

i have a set of nos 68-71 style for 100 shipped