What headers are you using for your BIG BLOCK?????

[prostreet1967]

Originally Posted by novajess1972

I am getting them from Outback Trucks. Haven't checked to see if they have a website or anything, but I have heard their name mentioned plenty times among other local truck guys when I go to meets and other events. The phone number is 281-350-9072.

I think the guy told me $80 per side And I would think that they ship, but you might wanna call....

Jesse

80A PIECE THATS KINDA HIGH U CAN GET THOSE OTHERS I POSTED FOR 129 A PAIR WITH NEW MOUNTS AND HARD WARE

[novajess1972]

Originally Posted by prostreet1967

80A PIECE THATS KINDA HIGH U CAN GET THOSE OTHERS I POSTED FOR 129 A PAIR WITH NEW MOUNTS AND HARD WARE

I'm thinking the same thing. It's just a decision of whether I want to buy local, which I may spend about the same once POL adds in their shipping for their items. I do like the quality and unique look of the POL brackets, though. I'll have to mull over this one for a while.

Jesse

[prostreet1967]

Originally Posted by novajess1972

I'm thinking the same thing. It's just a decision of whether I want to buy local, which I may spend about the same once POL adds in their shipping for their items. I do like the quality and unique look of the POL brackets, though. I'll have to mull over this one for a while.

Jesse

PERSONALY I LIKE THE POL BRACKETS IT CHANGES TO THE CAR MOUNT WITH THROUGH BOLT

[meathead95]

[QUOTE=novajess1972;1886818]I'm thinking the same thing. It's just a decision of whether I want to buy local, which I may spend about the same once POL adds in their shipping for their items. I do like the quality and unique look of the POL brackets, though. I'll have to mull over this one for a while.

Jesse[/QUOTE/]

i have a setof of 68-71 mounts for 100 shipped if anyones interested

[novajess1972]

[QUOTE=meathead95;1887017]

Originally Posted by novajess1972

I'm thinking the same thing. It's just a decision of whether I want to buy local, which I may spend about the same once POL adds in their shipping for their items. I do like the quality and unique look of the POL brackets, though. I'll have to mull over this one for a while.

Jesse[/QUOTE/]

i have a setof of 68-71 mounts for 100 shipped if anyones interested

If I didn't absolutely HAVE to have them by this weekend, I sure would accept your offer. I'm so close to cruising that I can taste it...

Thanks anyway!!

Jesse

[ratrod67]

Originally Posted by novajess1972

ratrod67, just so I'm clear. Are you using the BB mount brackets shown in the pics along with your Hedmans? And what about the actual mounts? The ones I got from Autozone look odd. Nothing like the ones I have currently.

Thanks
J

Check out this thread by TxFirefighter. Meathead95 is offering a pretty good deal. I ended up buying mine off Ebay for about $122 and got overcharged on shipping. I looked for a couple months around here but couldn't find a set. Meathead95 could priority them with the USPS and they would be there in 3 days. Right now they have a special Priority box that's 12x12x12 for 8.00 anywhere in cont. US.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=122645

[action]

Take a look at the motor mounts for the 68-71 BB there are like $70 each side. so $80 each side for stands = 160 then mounts 70 each side =140
$300.00 just in mounts for a BB. Kind of scarry. Im in the same boat. I would really like some 72 BB stands but big bucks if you can find them.
Jack

[prostreet1967]

[QUOTE=novajess1972;1887053]

Originally Posted by meathead95

If I didn't absolutely HAVE to have them by this weekend, I sure would accept your offer. I'm so close to cruising that I can taste it...

Thanks anyway!!

Jesse

what kind of clearance do u have on your motor front and rear and which holes are u using front or rear

[prostreet1967]

ratrod67 what kind of clearance do u have in the front of ypur bbc and did u use front or rear mounting holes

[novajess1972]

[QUOTE=prostreet1967;1889093]

Originally Posted by novajess1972

what kind of clearance do u have on your motor front and rear and which holes are u using front or rear

Not sure which holes. Will check when I get home. I broke down and bought the brackets from Outback Truck Parts, and without even installing them I can see that they are going to provide the clearance I needed. I placed them beside the SB brackets that are still on for comparison. Didn't want to not be able to return them if they don't work after installation.

By the way...first time using Outback, and their facility is really nice. It's a very personable Mom & Pop outfit with great people, and tons of neat products and body parts. I highly recommend them. Number is 281-350-9072.

Jesse

[novajess1972]

Originally Posted by action

Take a look at the motor mounts for the 68-71 BB there are like $70 each side. so $80 each side for stands = 160 then mounts 70 each side =140
$300.00 just in mounts for a BB. Kind of scarry. Im in the same boat. I would really like some 72 BB stands but big bucks if you can find them.
Jack

action, the gentleman at Outback verified that existing mounts will work, but there are correct ones out there if you want everything to be perfect. With my wife-imposed truck budget, I have to get the necessities and work from there. If they work, I don't buy anything else. If I can prove to the wife that I MUST have the others, then we argue, fuss, fight, throw furniture....then I get the correct ones . I will let you all know how they work out.

Jesse

[meathead95]

i forgot to add the ones i offered are nos

[action]

I just wasn't sure how the small block MM would fit sense the BB mounts have the big hole w/rubber on back side. I hope it works as I think it is terrible to have to pay 65-70 for each MM.
Let us Know how it works.
Jack

[ratrod67]

Originally Posted by prostreet1967

ratrod67 what kind of clearance do u have in the front of ypur bbc and did u use front or rear mounting holes

I have plenty of clearance. I'm also using a long water pump set-up. My engine mounts are in the front holes.

[kelsfine69]

Ok MY 2 Cents I guess.

I have a 69 with a 454 LS7. I am using 69 BB stands with small block mounts. I dont have the BB rubber backing, I used heavy square plate with grade 8 bolts. I wont come out. I am looking at replacing them with poly someday but they are GM NOS mounts so they should last awhile. My Headers are Hooker Super Comps and they fit nice. I pulled them out thru the bottom and had them ceramic coated. I had no problems with fit they slide in and out nice. They are a little close to the stock starter so I installed a zero heat sink Powermaster(Problem solved)

[action]

Nice looking headers, How low do they hang under the truck?
Thanks Jack

[6(sic)6]

those are sweet!

[PICKMUP]

Meathead95:
I would like those BB MM. I assume if NOS that they are not installed? In original GM boxes? Pics? I tried to PM you, but no go.
Could you email me: frankeham@comcast.net
Thanks, Frank

[meathead95]

they are not in the origional boxes i bought them from a board member here off of ebay . i believe they still have the stickers on them though. ill check today and get a pic.

[prostreet1967]

Originally Posted by ratrod67

I have plenty of clearance. I'm also using a long water pump set-up. My engine mounts are in the front holes.

my truck is a 67 im using the front holes and the crank pulley won't go on its hitting the front crossmember near radiator core support. any suggestions should i put a round tube crossmember like djracer did to clear the pulleys? don't have enough room to go to the back holes motor will hit firewall.

[prostreet1967]

its hitting here

[novajess1972]

Originally Posted by action

I just wasn't sure how the small block MM would fit sense the BB mounts have the big hole w/rubber on back side. I hope it works as I think it is terrible to have to pay 65-70 for each MM.
Let us Know how it works.
Jack

The SB mounts did work just fine with the BB brackets. However, as I think someone else mentioned, you will have to grab a larger backing washer/plate for the underside of the BB bracket, because the holes are massive compared to the tiny holes in the SB brackets. I am alos using the front holes.

Not sure about the crank pulley hitting the front crossmember, as I haven't reinstalled them yet, but it does't look as though I will have any problems. But one problem I did encounter is that the BB is pushing the driveshaft back farther, so now I have to have it shortened (sigh of frustration).

I will keep you posted.

Jesse

[jkade]

Originally Posted by prostreet1967

its hitting here

What kinda ifs is that???

[corn]

Ive got hooker comps for a chevelle on my 396. Bolted right up & dont touch a thing. They tuck up in the frame nice too...

[Rat72]

Originally Posted by prostreet1967

its hitting here

Mine is damded close. I just added an aluminum pulley and it now comes within 1/4" of hitting. The aluminum pulley has 3 grooves and the old pulley had 2 grooves and left plenty of room. The last owner ground out the area you have highlighted but I'm not sure why.

On a side note does anyone make a replacement for the crossmember?

Thanks,
Whit