67-72 LSX engine mouting options

[elsamillerautobody]

I am in the process of deciding how I want to mount my 5.3l in my 72 c10. I have done 2 lsx swaps already, one in a 51 Jeep willys wagon, and one in a 86 k10. I weled the stock motor mounts to the frame of the 86 and used transdapt universal mounts for the willys. I know you can get plates to adapt the ls engine to the stock mount, but what I don't like about it (as far ad I understand) is that it mounts the engine way to far forward in my opinion, and it seems like it mounts it rather low. Where I have the engine sitting seems fine to me, but its higher and further back that what the adapter plates would be. I see no reason it cant be back close to the firewall, and there is plenty of hood clearance (want to get it high as possible as it is a mild air bag setup to clear oil pan from the ground) Has anyone else had this thought? This is my first post and want to get opinions. I have a plasma cutter and a welder and can make almost anything. Motor mounts are cheap...and want to get input before I put hours into making mounts. Thoughts are greatly appreciated! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater