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**biketopia** · 10-09-2020, 08:30 AM

So I've gone back and forth over the years on what I'm doing for a powertrain for my 71. It originally had a 350, was gonna go LS and have since gotten rid of the motor stands that came with it. I'm back to putting a SBC in my truck and need to find some stands. Will one's from a square body work? There's a plethora of them in the pick n pull down the road from me or do I need to be on the look out for ones from a 67-72?

**clay68c10** · 10-09-2020, 08:40 AM

The squares will work, it’s been done. That style of motor mount is WAY better than the previous.
As I recall there are 2 different heights of clamshells that bolt to the block. I’m not sure which one is best or if it even makes a lot of difference.
The square body stands are all the same and have multiple holes for different engines. I think they’re even stamped which is for what.

**Grumpy old man** · 10-09-2020, 08:55 AM

Here are a set on a 67 frame with a small block that I parted out . I still have them sitting in a box ready to list on the parts board . They are heavy .

**LockDoc** · 10-09-2020, 09:26 AM

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I think the frame has to be notched a little bit where they sit. Maybe 3/8ths of an inch or so.

LockDoc

**biketopia** · 10-09-2020, 10:38 AM

Thanks guys! I'll keep an eye out, Grumppy I'm sending you a PM.

10-09-2020, 08:30 AM	#1
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,105	Engine Stands So I've gone back and forth over the years on what I'm doing for a powertrain for my 71. It originally had a 350, was gonna go LS and have since gotten rid of the motor stands that came with it. I'm back to putting a SBC in my truck and need to find some stands. Will one's from a square body work? There's a plethora of them in the pick n pull down the road from me or do I need to be on the look out for ones from a 67-72? __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

10-09-2020, 08:40 AM	#2
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,988	Re: Engine Stands The squares will work, it’s been done. That style of motor mount is WAY better than the previous. As I recall there are 2 different heights of clamshells that bolt to the block. I’m not sure which one is best or if it even makes a lot of difference. The square body stands are all the same and have multiple holes for different engines. I think they’re even stamped which is for what. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

10-09-2020, 08:55 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Engine Stands Here are a set on a 67 frame with a small block that I parted out . I still have them sitting in a box ready to list on the parts board . They are heavy . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

10-09-2020, 09:26 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Engine Stands - I think the frame has to be notched a little bit where they sit. Maybe 3/8ths of an inch or so. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-09-2020, 10:38 AM	#5
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,105	Re: Engine Stands Thanks guys! I'll keep an eye out, Grumppy I'm sending you a PM. __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

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