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coggonobrien · 08-22-2008, 10:00 AM

my 396 came with the steel mounts bolted to the block and nothing else. what all do I need to finish the mount. part #'s and where to buy would be great.

Thanks!!!!

BB72CHEVKT · 08-22-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by coggonobrien

my 396 came with the steel mounts bolted to the block and nothing else. what all do I need to finish the mount. part #'s and where to buy would be great.

Thanks!!!!

How about a pic? There are all steel mounts that have no rubber bushings. They are mostly for racing and I think this is what you have currently.

woodridge · 08-22-2008, 10:25 AM

Pics would help and what are you putting it in? If it is the "Clam Shell" mount which is 72 only, you can use the 73 up frame mount with a little hole massaging. If they are the aftermarket steel racing mounts, they won't work.

coggonobrien · 08-22-2008, 11:20 AM

going in a 68 2wd. the mounts on it are either off the 69 caprice it originally came from or the mid 70's truck it was in pictures will come this weekend

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-22-2008, 11:51 AM

You will need to decide if you want to use 68-71 big block frame towers, or 72 style. Both will work, but the 72's are the most expencive to buy, easiest to use and least expencive to maintane once you have them. WES

coggonobrien · 08-22-2008, 12:30 PM

how pricey we talking and where to get them? this motor was in a mid 70's truck so could I buy those towers and use them or are they differant.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-22-2008, 01:13 PM

Mid 70's mounts can be used, but you will have to modify the chassis for them. Would be the easiest mounts to find and cheapest rout to go though. Just not correct era. If that doesn't bother you, then that is what you should do. I haven't used them personaly, because I like using stuff that would have been original if the truck had it originaly. Easier to remember what you are buying parts for that way. WES

08-22-2008, 10:00 AM	#1
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08-22-2008, 10:25 AM	#3
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08-22-2008, 11:20 AM	#4
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: What do I need to complete my big block motor mounts going in a 68 2wd. the mounts on it are either off the 69 caprice it originally came from or the mid 70's truck it was in pictures will come this weekend

08-22-2008, 11:51 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: What do I need to complete my big block motor mounts You will need to decide if you want to use 68-71 big block frame towers, or 72 style. Both will work, but the 72's are the most expencive to buy, easiest to use and least expencive to maintane once you have them. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-22-2008, 12:30 PM	#6
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: What do I need to complete my big block motor mounts how pricey we talking and where to get them? this motor was in a mid 70's truck so could I buy those towers and use them or are they differant.

08-22-2008, 01:13 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: What do I need to complete my big block motor mounts Mid 70's mounts can be used, but you will have to modify the chassis for them. Would be the easiest mounts to find and cheapest rout to go though. Just not correct era. If that doesn't bother you, then that is what you should do. I haven't used them personaly, because I like using stuff that would have been original if the truck had it originaly. Easier to remember what you are buying parts for that way. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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