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**argonaut** · 03-14-2011, 04:27 PM

I've been searching and searching to see if anyone has a build thread documenting this swap already. I've seen a few on 64-66 c10 trucks, and some on 67-72 K5/K10s but don't think I've seen one on a 60-66 K10.

I want to keep the drivetrain locations the same, so I need the motor mount brackets to accommodate this. it is unclear whether there are some factory brackets that I can make work for this, or if there are some aftermarket options. It doesn't look like the aftermarket late model tubular type mount brackets will bolt to the 4x4 crossmember.

Any thoughts, ideas, pictures?

Thanks.

'63GENIII · 03-15-2011, 01:48 AM

The 396 in mine seems to have stock mounts. I think mine came with a 283 original. Not too sure though. Uses 1 large bolt to the frame through the motor mounts, no crossmember, firewall is not beat in and running an HEI with limited clearance. TH 400 and a rockwell T221. What kind of transmission / transfer case are you running?

**argonaut** · 03-15-2011, 10:21 AM

63GENIII,
that is interesting information. Do you have, or could you take some photos of the mounts?
This 66 has a sm420 transmission and Rockwell t221 transfer case. The transmission will remain in it's current location and serve as the datum for positioning the motor. Perhaps it will just drop in on the small block mount brackets... that would be sweet.
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'63GENIII · 03-15-2011, 10:24 AM

I will get them as soon as I can. It won't be till this weekend though. It actually looks semi factory as far as fit. The P.O. did a pretty sanitary job.

**argonaut** · 03-15-2011, 10:32 AM

That's what I'm hoping to do here. I'm a little anal retentive and would like to do it right the first time.

I certainly would appreciate seeing as many pics as possible when you have the chance to snap some. Thanks!

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03-14-2011, 04:27 PM	#1
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	BBC into a 66 K10 I've been searching and searching to see if anyone has a build thread documenting this swap already. I've seen a few on 64-66 c10 trucks, and some on 67-72 K5/K10s but don't think I've seen one on a 60-66 K10. I want to keep the drivetrain locations the same, so I need the motor mount brackets to accommodate this. it is unclear whether there are some factory brackets that I can make work for this, or if there are some aftermarket options. It doesn't look like the aftermarket late model tubular type mount brackets will bolt to the 4x4 crossmember. Any thoughts, ideas, pictures? Thanks. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

03-15-2011, 01:48 AM	#2
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: BBC into a 66 K10 The 396 in mine seems to have stock mounts. I think mine came with a 283 original. Not too sure though. Uses 1 large bolt to the frame through the motor mounts, no crossmember, firewall is not beat in and running an HEI with limited clearance. TH 400 and a rockwell T221. What kind of transmission / transfer case are you running? __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-15-2011, 10:21 AM	#3
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: BBC into a 66 K10 63GENIII, that is interesting information. Do you have, or could you take some photos of the mounts? This 66 has a sm420 transmission and Rockwell t221 transfer case. The transmission will remain in it's current location and serve as the datum for positioning the motor. Perhaps it will just drop in on the small block mount brackets... that would be sweet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

03-15-2011, 10:24 AM	#4
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: BBC into a 66 K10 I will get them as soon as I can. It won't be till this weekend though. It actually looks semi factory as far as fit. The P.O. did a pretty sanitary job. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-15-2011, 10:32 AM	#5
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: BBC into a 66 K10 That's what I'm hoping to do here. I'm a little anal retentive and would like to do it right the first time. I certainly would appreciate seeing as many pics as possible when you have the chance to snap some. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! Last edited by argonaut; 03-15-2011 at 10:33 AM.



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