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Bob Moore · 01-25-2005, 11:50 PM

I have been playing with trucks for about 13 years now and saw something today that I don't recall seeing before. Local junkyard got in a 73 Suburban - nothing unusual at first glance however on the second go round it got wierd. Glove box sticker said Model 10906 - 1/2t burb 2 wheel drive. Listed a 454 V-8 (no problem). Looked under the hood - there sits a non-Chev motor that has the hei mounted up front and an almost recessed intake manifold - maybe Buick - but doesn't look like most Buicks i've seen. This thing looked so good it looked FACTORY installed. I have seen some pretty messed up swaps but this was good.

Now for the odd part. The motor mount stands or frame stands were totally
different than the normal P/U or Burb 2wd pieces. These things "looked factory" stamped with ribs and everything but were way longer(front to back) than normal - they had 3 bolts to mount to the frame and went forward to pick up the mounts of this engine.

Are these diesel pieces that somebody used? I guess I haven't looked at too many diesels to know if this part changes for gas engines. Anyway it was a different part than I am used to seeing.

Can anybody shed some light on this?

Thanks - Bob

jimfulco · 01-26-2005, 02:08 AM

Cadillac?

plumbcut · 01-26-2005, 06:38 AM

!!!!!!!!!!!

Slonaker · 01-26-2005, 10:54 AM

An Olds V8 can be mounted using the brackets for an early diesel.

I used to know a guy with a Pontiac 400 in a C10. He said that he used motor mounts out of the donor car, and they bolted right up. I never looked at how it was mounted in the frame, so I don't know anything more about it.

Also, like someone else said, I have heard there are kits available to put the big Cadillac engines in C10s.

Slonaker

60-66 Nut · 01-26-2005, 11:14 AM

Olds engines(and Pontiac too, as I recall) have the distriutor at the rear, so it would probably be either a Buick or Cadillac motor. Sure would like to see some pictures of it. Actually, it would be nice to see ANY pictures. Don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I still can't open any pics. I tried adjusting my browser settings, but still nothing.

60-66 Nut

Bob Moore · 01-26-2005, 01:46 PM

I know pictures are wonderful but it was supposed to be a day at the junkyard - I didn't expect this. Will have to start carrying camera all the time.

Sorry - Bob

*gn4u2c* · 01-26-2005, 04:02 PM

most likley a buick mtr and the buick mounts sit it in bolt to trans drill new mount holes bolt it down DONE> wire and plumb your done.

01-25-2005, 11:50 PM	#1
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Odd part I have been playing with trucks for about 13 years now and saw something today that I don't recall seeing before. Local junkyard got in a 73 Suburban - nothing unusual at first glance however on the second go round it got wierd. Glove box sticker said Model 10906 - 1/2t burb 2 wheel drive. Listed a 454 V-8 (no problem). Looked under the hood - there sits a non-Chev motor that has the hei mounted up front and an almost recessed intake manifold - maybe Buick - but doesn't look like most Buicks i've seen. This thing looked so good it looked FACTORY installed. I have seen some pretty messed up swaps but this was good. Now for the odd part. The motor mount stands or frame stands were totally different than the normal P/U or Burb 2wd pieces. These things "looked factory" stamped with ribs and everything but were way longer(front to back) than normal - they had 3 bolts to mount to the frame and went forward to pick up the mounts of this engine. Are these diesel pieces that somebody used? I guess I haven't looked at too many diesels to know if this part changes for gas engines. Anyway it was a different part than I am used to seeing. Can anybody shed some light on this? Thanks - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

01-26-2005, 10:54 AM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	An Olds V8 can be mounted using the brackets for an early diesel. I used to know a guy with a Pontiac 400 in a C10. He said that he used motor mounts out of the donor car, and they bolted right up. I never looked at how it was mounted in the frame, so I don't know anything more about it. Also, like someone else said, I have heard there are kits available to put the big Cadillac engines in C10s. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-26-2005, 11:14 AM	#5
60-66 Nut Professional Beer Tester Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 453	Olds engines(and Pontiac too, as I recall) have the distriutor at the rear, so it would probably be either a Buick or Cadillac motor. Sure would like to see some pictures of it. Actually, it would be nice to see ANY pictures. Don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I still can't open any pics. I tried adjusting my browser settings, but still nothing. 60-66 Nut __________________ 60 Ford F100 Custom Cab 61 Apache Short Fleetside 64 C10 Short Stepside 65 C80 409 V8 5spd(X-Firetruck) 83 GMC 350 Olds Diesel 85 GMC Short Bed 86 GMC Short Bed 90 GMC R3500 Crew Cab 92 GMC 1500

01-26-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	I know pictures are wonderful but it was supposed to be a day at the junkyard - I didn't expect this. Will have to start carrying camera all the time. Sorry - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

01-26-2005, 02:08 AM	#2
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Cadillac?

01-26-2005, 06:38 AM	#3
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	!!!!!!!!!!!

01-26-2005, 04:02 PM	#7
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	most likley a buick mtr and the buick mounts sit it in bolt to trans drill new mount holes bolt it down DONE> wire and plumb your done.



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