Post your pics of 60-66 BIG BLOCK only trucks / engines

[60-66]

Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

Nice truck. i am putting a BBC 396 (67 Chevelle Setup) in my 66. question. did you go with the short or long water pump setup. I went with the short and noticing my PS pump may hit the inner fender. i see you have the remote PS canister. Which PS brackets did you use?

I used the stock 68-72 BB truck PS Pump and brackets for this swap.1966 and 1967 Chevelle BB uses the same basic set up with the exception of the bracket used to mount the reservoir . Jon

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by 60-66

I used the stock 68-72 BB truck PS Pump and brackets for this swap.1966 and 1967 Chevelle BB uses the same basic set up with the exception of the bracket used to mount the reservoir . Jon

Man there's nothing not to like about that truck.

[Afirehawk1]

Originally Posted by 60-66

I used the stock 68-72 BB truck PS Pump and brackets for this swap.1966 and 1967 Chevelle BB uses the same basic set up with the exception of the bracket used to mount the reservoir . Jon

Hi Jon. Could you do me a huge favor and look at the 2 photos I attached?
This is the alternator and PS bracket setup I used. Does this look right to you?
My alternator seems to be further back and out of alignment with the crank and WP pulleys which I know are correct.

Any help would be great
Thanks
Keith

[60-66]

Yes , those are what I used but there are SO many different offset pulleys I suspect thats where your trouble is. Pictures of those may help

[Afirehawk1]

good to know. i will check the pulleys one more time.
so you didnt have to trim the inner fender for the pump to fit??
i was trying to use the PS pump w/reservoir. i may try your remote setup.
thanks again.

[60-66]

Your brackets are for the remote setup. Here it is on a 67 Chevelle
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/16-b...ket-66-ss.html

[60-66]

Heres a truck unit , same basic thing. The idea is for the pump to raise up over the frame. I did shorten my main bracket just a bit.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Power+steering

[Afirehawk1]

thanks!

[Magic Bus]

What do I need to take the 292 out and put in my 454? Will the stock small block frame mounts work? Or is there a better way?

[Chevy Fleetside]

This is an updated picture from the last.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by Magic Bus

What do I need to take the 292 out and put in my 454? Will the stock small block frame mounts work? Or is there a better way?

You can see how I went in my build thread. Been driving the truck for about 3 years now with about 9000 miles put on.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by Magic Bus

What do I need to take the 292 out and put in my 454? Will the stock small block frame mounts work? Or is there a better way?

Some guys like cutting or beating in the firewall to use stock mounts , lots of pros and cons on this. In 1968 they started putting BB in these trucks and designed a frame mount to move the engine forward just enough. This is a picture of my 63 with 454 and 68-70 BB mounts, no firewall modifications and TH400. Everything bolted in. This is the exact setup ,( and engine) as the GMC I did above.

[Magic Bus]

CQQL!! Will 68-72 small block frame mounts work? Or should I look for the BB mounts?

[60-66]

Originally Posted by Magic Bus

CQQL!! Will 68-72 small block frame mounts work? Or should I look for the BB mounts?

Big Block only. Junk yards or guys that part these out on our parts boards here are more reasonably sometimes. They can be pricey being for the BB , however I would think unless you can do bodywork for the needed modifications to your firewall, it will equal in cost of the mounts.

[Magic Bus]

I saw today that POL has tubular frame mounts that move the engine forward for HEI. They "claim" they will work for big and small block because of that. Do you know anyone who has used them? I don't want to spent $130, but if no firewall work is needed, might not be a bad deal. Like most of the 60-66's, mine needs its share of sheet metal work already. It's a C30 panel, converted to bus when new. That means four more feet of cancer. LOL!!!
Now I'll try to see how to get to the parts section of this website. I'm computer challenged.

[66farmer]

I used the tubular mounts but I had to massage the firewall in two places for valve cover clearance just a little.

[SSpeed66]

I think I now know what I need to get the power steering mounted to the 409 for my 61 !
Thanks Jon for those photos !!

[Chevy Fleetside]

tubular mounts.

[Magic Bus]

Did some research and found a hot rod shop in Everett that carries OM frame brackets for the 67-70 BB. WOW!! So I figured what the heck, give Chevy a call to see if the parts are still avail thru them. I'll post what I find out.
Thank you everyone for all the help!!

[Captainfab]

Here is a source for the frame brackets and the big block engine mounts themselves.

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...Category_ID=16

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...Category_ID=16

These can sometimes be found in the '67-'72 classifieds here on the forum.

[Magic Bus]

Brothers has the frame parts on sale for $120. The motor mount is the same price. Lil more money to go OEM over tubular, but if it saves the firewall ........
Now I know what to do up front. Time to research the rear end.
I want to put in my 74 C20 14 bolt. (its new with 3:73) Is there a rear end thread like this engine thread?

BTW, My 454 is .30 over, 9:1, balanced, RV cam, air gap intake, full tube headers. 2.5" Flowmasters, TH400 with shift kit and a Gear Venders overdrive. I plan on towing my 1976 32' Silver Streak RV. I think the C30 bus should do the trick in style.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

tubular mounts.

Those sure do look like performance online. See the way the top frame rail is trimmed back.
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...-Brackets-V-8/

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Those sure do look like performance online. See the way the top frame rail is trimmed back.
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...-Brackets-V-8/

They look like them. I ordered mine from www.truckandcarshop.com . I know the frame is trimmed back since I am the one that trimmed it.

[Captainfab]

Here is a thread on a 14 bolt swap.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=624445

And the for sale thread for the mounts that I make.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=620836

Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Brothers has the frame parts on sale for $120. The motor mount is the same price. Lil more money to go OEM over tubular, but if it saves the firewall ........
Now I know what to do up front. Time to research the rear end.
I want to put in my 74 C20 14 bolt. (its new with 3:73) Is there a rear end thread like this engine thread?

BTW, My 454 is .30 over, 9:1, balanced, RV cam, air gap intake, full tube headers. 2.5" Flowmasters, TH400 with shift kit and a Gear Venders overdrive. I plan on towing my 1976 32' Silver Streak RV. I think the C30 bus should do the trick in style.

[Magic Bus]

The 65 C30 and 74 C20 have leaf springs. I'll get width measurements from both trucks tomorrow. I hope they are close. The springs are the same width.