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onetoncrewcab · 11-18-2004, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by roj2323

well i think i finaly figured it out. the engine mount to frame brackets i was using were off an 85. today i finaly got to look at a 76 and an 85 next to each other and i noticed that the frame brackets are drasticly different. i personaly beleive that this was because of the exaust manafolds but anyway the [73-80?] brackets make the engine sit aprox 2in higher that the [80?-87] brackets do. this accounts for the 2 inches i was having a problem with and will hopefully fix the problem. i'll find out whan i get the brackets in the comming week. my only hope is i don't have to modify anything.
ondrew

Let me know how this turns out. Like I said, I used an 80 crossmember and I am having the same problem with the engine sitting too high. I might have a newer set of engine brackets "somewhere".
Mike

jamis · 11-19-2004, 12:31 PM

I had the same problem. I dont know where the towers or clam shells I have came from, but regardles I have never been able to find the correct set up. Forgot about talking to a parts guy at the dealerships, you would get the same look on the face of your dentist if you ask him the question. I gave up.....and now set up for the stock mounts. Want to buy a nice set of poly late model engine and transmission mounts?

quarenteed not to fit without the use of a BFH.

SWINGSAX68 · 11-19-2004, 01:49 PM

SO....
What year clams and mounts will work on a 67-72 frame???
I am interested in this swap. just from reading I couldn't get a real clear answer. My dad has 79 1 ton sitting at home. without a motor. Any Clear answers from someone who had a set of mounts work out for them without any major mods and such, or maybe if some one could point me to a post from above that answers my Question that I may have missed.
Thanks

Super Duck · 11-19-2004, 02:12 PM

I am wondering on what is involved in swapping in a newer cross member

roj2323 · 11-19-2004, 02:54 PM

i will be writing an faq on this once i figure this out. till then keep an eye out for updates.
ondrew

co-necked · 11-19-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

the aftermarket replacement mounts arent bad tho.....I am on my 4th season with the mounts on my 383, & still going.

which one's did u use? I tried energy, but they stopped at '73, will those work? i have a '70

*1972C10* · 11-20-2004, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Duck

I am wondering on what is involved in swapping in a newer cross member

Bolting two bolts in and then drilling a hole for the third Its pretty simple only one hole doesnt line up.

bigskiohio · 11-20-2004, 02:13 PM

I tried 1980 305 stands and they were a little tall would need spacers. luckilys found some 72 stands with mounts tried those but motor would not bolt up so I am guessing they were big block mounts so i ended up taking shells off of 80 stands and using them on the 72 stands ,305 went right in.

roj2323 · 11-22-2004, 09:29 AM

i figured it out!!!!

faq will be posted this evening with pictures, part numbers and a bonous blurb about installing a 700r4 trans at the same time.

ondrew

roj2323 · 11-23-2004, 10:00 PM

the faq has been posted. you can find it here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=128765
your welcome.
ondrew

onetoncrewcab · 11-23-2004, 11:11 PM

What year are the frame brackets?
Mike

roj2323 · 11-26-2004, 12:45 AM

they came off of an 85 suburban but seem to be generic through the years. there is however 2 styles. the other type mounts the engine higher. i have only seen them in stick shift trucks but it could have been a factory thing. i'm not sure. anyway look for the brackets that i pictured in the faq.
ondrew
p.s. you can try getting them through a dealership but mine said they were unavalable.

11-19-2004, 12:31 PM	#27
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11-19-2004, 01:49 PM	#28
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	so what years will work SO.... What year clams and mounts will work on a 67-72 frame??? I am interested in this swap. just from reading I couldn't get a real clear answer. My dad has 79 1 ton sitting at home. without a motor. Any Clear answers from someone who had a set of mounts work out for them without any major mods and such, or maybe if some one could point me to a post from above that answers my Question that I may have missed. Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

11-19-2004, 02:12 PM	#29
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	I am wondering on what is involved in swapping in a newer cross member __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-23-2004, 11:11 PM	#36
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	What year are the frame brackets? Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

11-19-2004, 02:54 PM	#30
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	i will be writing an faq on this once i figure this out. till then keep an eye out for updates. ondrew

11-20-2004, 02:13 PM	#33
bigskiohio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 127	I tried 1980 305 stands and they were a little tall would need spacers. luckilys found some 72 stands with mounts tried those but motor would not bolt up so I am guessing they were big block mounts so i ended up taking shells off of 80 stands and using them on the 72 stands ,305 went right in.

11-22-2004, 09:29 AM	#34
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	i figured it out!!!! faq will be posted this evening with pictures, part numbers and a bonous blurb about installing a 700r4 trans at the same time. ondrew

11-23-2004, 10:00 PM	#35
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	the faq has been posted. you can find it here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=128765 your welcome. ondrew

11-26-2004, 12:45 AM	#37
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	they came off of an 85 suburban but seem to be generic through the years. there is however 2 styles. the other type mounts the engine higher. i have only seen them in stick shift trucks but it could have been a factory thing. i'm not sure. anyway look for the brackets that i pictured in the faq. ondrew p.s. you can try getting them through a dealership but mine said they were unavalable.



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