reproduction Big block Motor stands - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rooster's 67 · 12-28-2009, 09:35 PM

With all our vendor brotheren out there has nobody thought about reproducing The big block motor stands? I need a set but I have a hard time coughing up an arm and a leg for a set of them. I really don't want to fab up mounts but dang, you would think BB motor stands were as rare as tow hooks and hens teeth!

Any body heard of re-pop plans for them, or a good alternative?

i kinda remember a thread on a substitute but my searches didn't find it.(probably used wrong key words)

71 super · 12-28-2009, 11:46 PM

The 68-71 stands were still available from Gm and still cheap considering, it is the rubbers that are expensive for that particular set. The 72 versions are expensive as stands, but the rubbers are cheap. You can use regular small block rubbers in place of the 71 down sets as save money but will not technically correct. There is a member texasfirefighter that has done this several times and I "think" there is a FAQ on this. ou can also use small block stands but you have to cut them up to fit the manifolds/headers. There are some good looking setups from DIY to install in 4x4 some them may have something for a 2x4 as well.

Rooster's 67 · 12-29-2009, 03:23 AM

you say the 68-71 stands are availible from GM? anyone got a part number?

**GMCPaul** · 12-29-2009, 11:19 AM

3999953 67-71 396/402 LH ENGINE FRAME BRACKET
GM Wholesale$62.39 GM Retail $105.23

3999954 67-71 396/402 RH ENGINE FRAME BRACKET
GM Wholesale$60.93 GM Retail$102.78
www.gmpartsdirect.com , they charge a percentage of the sale price for shipping, you would be looking at a parts total of $123.32 and $29.35 shipping
total delivered price $152.67 outside NC, residents of NC would have sales tax and total cost $162.23
HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!
GMCPaul

PanelDeland · 12-29-2009, 02:51 PM

Uh guys,I got a question.One of the kind that makes ya think or tell me I'm full of it.
Weren't there quite a few big trucks C-40 and up with the BB engine.I'm just wondering if anyone ever compared them to a PU mount?

jeffspower · 12-29-2009, 03:51 PM

C40's & larger used a 4- point mounting. They had 2 mounts at the bellhousing, and 2 on a "horseshoe" mount attached to the front face of the block.

I lent a pair of '72 mounts to a board member to copy in an effort to reproduce them. I think he decided it wasn't cost effective to make, with used ones readily available for about $150.

Rooster's 67 · 12-29-2009, 09:09 PM

well I guess Ill buy some new ones from GM unless I find some one selling them for a reasonable price on Flea-bay or on the board. thanks for the input guys.

he!! there isnt any reason to repop them if they are availible from GM. LOL

12-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#1
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	reproduction Big block Motor stands With all our vendor brotheren out there has nobody thought about reproducing The big block motor stands? I need a set but I have a hard time coughing up an arm and a leg for a set of them. I really don't want to fab up mounts but dang, you would think BB motor stands were as rare as tow hooks and hens teeth! Any body heard of re-pop plans for them, or a good alternative? i kinda remember a thread on a substitute but my searches didn't find it.(probably used wrong key words) __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-28-2009, 11:46 PM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: reproduction Big block Motor stands The 68-71 stands were still available from Gm and still cheap considering, it is the rubbers that are expensive for that particular set. The 72 versions are expensive as stands, but the rubbers are cheap. You can use regular small block rubbers in place of the 71 down sets as save money but will not technically correct. There is a member texasfirefighter that has done this several times and I "think" there is a FAQ on this. ou can also use small block stands but you have to cut them up to fit the manifolds/headers. There are some good looking setups from DIY to install in 4x4 some them may have something for a 2x4 as well. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-29-2009, 03:23 AM	#3
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: reproduction Big block Motor stands you say the 68-71 stands are availible from GM? anyone got a part number? __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

12-29-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: reproduction Big block Motor stands 3999953 67-71 396/402 LH ENGINE FRAME BRACKET GM Wholesale$62.39 GM Retail $105.23 3999954 67-71 396/402 RH ENGINE FRAME BRACKET GM Wholesale$60.93 GM Retail$102.78 www.gmpartsdirect.com , they charge a percentage of the sale price for shipping, you would be looking at a parts total of $123.32 and $29.35 shipping total delivered price $152.67 outside NC, residents of NC would have sales tax and total cost $162.23 HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!! GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

12-29-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: reproduction Big block Motor stands Uh guys,I got a question.One of the kind that makes ya think or tell me I'm full of it. Weren't there quite a few big trucks C-40 and up with the BB engine.I'm just wondering if anyone ever compared them to a PU mount? __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-29-2009, 03:51 PM	#6
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: reproduction Big block Motor stands C40's & larger used a 4- point mounting. They had 2 mounts at the bellhousing, and 2 on a "horseshoe" mount attached to the front face of the block. I lent a pair of '72 mounts to a board member to copy in an effort to reproduce them. I think he decided it wasn't cost effective to make, with used ones readily available for about $150. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

12-29-2009, 09:09 PM	#7
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: reproduction Big block Motor stands well I guess Ill buy some new ones from GM unless I find some one selling them for a reasonable price on Flea-bay or on the board. thanks for the input guys. he!! there isnt any reason to repop them if they are availible from GM. LOL __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?



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