'72 big block engine stands? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HuggerCST · 08-16-2004, 10:49 AM

Can anyone confirm these as '72 big block stands? These are in a '67, and the frame has been notched along the top edge. Is a '72 frame shaped a little different there? Someone had pics posted a while back, but I can't do a search for them. Thanks

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2004, 10:53 AM

Yes they are. Do you want to sell them? I'm interested if so. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**CPNE** · 08-16-2004, 10:56 AM

They look like 73-up that have been "made" to fit to me. 72 stands should require no frame modifications in the area hacked up. 73-up stands are taller due to frame height differences. The mod made to frame looks like what one would do to make the taller stands "lay out" in the proper position. My 2 cents

HuggerCST · 08-16-2004, 11:04 AM

I don't want to sell them right now, Wes, but if I change my mind, I'll let you know.
CPNE- I was wondering the same thing. So the '72 frame is exactly the same as a '67 in this area?

**PICKMUP** · 08-16-2004, 12:00 PM

You just can't slip many past CPNE

I think he is right, again. See if these help. They do have the engine cups attached, so a little hard to see.

Joe67 · 08-16-2004, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I don't want to sell them right now, Wes, but if I change my mind, I'll let you know.
CPNE- I was wondering the same thing. So the '72 frame is exactly the same as a '67 in this area?

The 67-72 frames should be the same in that area.

Bob Moore · 08-16-2004, 12:34 PM

I have had 2 67 I6 frames that did not get narrower where the frame stands bolt in. The V8 frames I see at the junk yards are all narrower where the stands bolt in. By narrower I mean the top surface only.

HuggerCST · 08-16-2004, 01:15 PM

Thanks!.....I guess

It figures that I wouldn't get that lucky, lol.

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2004, 02:35 PM

Actually, the 67 frames were in fact different. They did not have the provisions for the big block.
On the passenger side frame rail on all 68 & up frames, there is a spot that is flaired up...the spot that your lower rad hose always rubs. That is not on a 67 frame. This is clearance for the fuel pump.
Is that where your frame was cut up?
Here's a shot of the 73 & up towers, one is cut. The notch on the lower corner is not supposed to be there. I had to do that for the Caddy engine.

**CPNE** · 08-16-2004, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Actually, the 67 frames were in fact different. They did not have the provisions for the big block.
On the passenger side frame rail on all 68 & up frames, there is a spot that is flaired up...the spot that your lower rad hose always rubs. That is not on a 67 frame. This is clearance for the fuel pump.
Is that where your frame was cut up?
Here's a shot of the 73 & up towers, one is cut. The notch on the lower corner is not supposed to be there. I had to do that for the Caddy engine.

What's this

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2004, 03:19 PM

Good call, I didn't look back to the original pic.
I have only looked at 2 67's, and neither one had that portion. Are we sure that is a 67 frame?
One pic shows where to find the frame VIN to verify the year, and the other pic shows the other difference between the 67 and 68 frames. The indentation for the later power steering gear box.

HuggerCST · 08-16-2004, 03:28 PM

Man you guys don't miss a thing! i'll have to double check, but the previous owner swore that it was a '67. It does have a big back glass. hmmm....
The stands do resemble the 73 and up though.

Bob Moore · 08-16-2004, 10:42 PM

The picture you posted shows a 67 frame cut out to accept 73&up stands.
The frame stands shown are not 72 but 73 & up.

junkyardjohn · 08-17-2004, 12:38 AM

Those Are 73 & Up Stands. Look At The Top Flange. The Bolt Holes Are About 2" Closer Together On 72 Stands Than They Are On Later Stands. :d :d :d John

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-17-2004, 10:57 AM

Looks like I jumped the gun on this one...lol I forgot that the bolt holes were wider.... Sorry for the missinformation. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Joe67 · 08-17-2004, 06:47 PM

Here are shots of my small block 67 Panel frame rails under the hood:

Left side w/power steering

Joe67 · 08-17-2004, 06:47 PM

Right Side:

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2004, 08:35 PM

Maybe the ones I saw were odd balls then.

08-16-2004, 10:49 AM	#1
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	'72 big block engine stands? Can anyone confirm these as '72 big block stands? These are in a '67, and the frame has been notched along the top edge. Is a '72 frame shaped a little different there? Someone had pics posted a while back, but I can't do a search for them. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-16-2004, 10:53 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Yes they are. Do you want to sell them? I'm interested if so. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ 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

08-16-2004, 10:56 AM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	They look like 73-up that have been "made" to fit to me. 72 stands should require no frame modifications in the area hacked up. 73-up stands are taller due to frame height differences. The mod made to frame looks like what one would do to make the taller stands "lay out" in the proper position. My 2 cents __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-16-2004, 11:04 AM	#4
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I don't want to sell them right now, Wes, but if I change my mind, I'll let you know. CPNE- I was wondering the same thing. So the '72 frame is exactly the same as a '67 in this area? __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-16-2004, 12:00 PM	#5
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	You just can't slip many past CPNE I think he is right, again. See if these help. They do have the engine cups attached, so a little hard to see. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

08-16-2004, 12:34 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Frame stands I have had 2 67 I6 frames that did not get narrower where the frame stands bolt in. The V8 frames I see at the junk yards are all narrower where the stands bolt in. By narrower I mean the top surface only. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

08-16-2004, 01:15 PM	#8
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Thanks!.....I guess It figures that I wouldn't get that lucky, lol. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-16-2004, 02:35 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually, the 67 frames were in fact different. They did not have the provisions for the big block. On the passenger side frame rail on all 68 & up frames, there is a spot that is flaired up...the spot that your lower rad hose always rubs. That is not on a 67 frame. This is clearance for the fuel pump. Is that where your frame was cut up? Here's a shot of the 73 & up towers, one is cut. The notch on the lower corner is not supposed to be there. I had to do that for the Caddy engine. Attached Images Last edited by Longhorn Man; 08-16-2004 at 02:39 PM.

08-16-2004, 03:19 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Good call, I didn't look back to the original pic. I have only looked at 2 67's, and neither one had that portion. Are we sure that is a 67 frame? One pic shows where to find the frame VIN to verify the year, and the other pic shows the other difference between the 67 and 68 frames. The indentation for the later power steering gear box. Attached Images

08-16-2004, 03:28 PM	#12
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Man you guys don't miss a thing! i'll have to double check, but the previous owner swore that it was a '67. It does have a big back glass. hmmm.... The stands do resemble the 73 and up though. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-16-2004, 10:42 PM	#13
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Frame and Stands The picture you posted shows a 67 frame cut out to accept 73&up stands. The frame stands shown are not 72 but 73 & up. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

08-17-2004, 12:38 AM	#14
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Those Are 73 & Up Stands. Look At The Top Flange. The Bolt Holes Are About 2" Closer Together On 72 Stands Than They Are On Later Stands. :d :d :d John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-17-2004, 10:57 AM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Looks like I jumped the gun on this one...lol I forgot that the bolt holes were wider.... Sorry for the missinformation. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ 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

08-17-2004, 06:47 PM	#16
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Here are shots of my small block 67 Panel frame rails under the hood: Left side w/power steering __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-17-2004, 06:47 PM	#17
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Right Side: __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

08-17-2004, 08:35 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Maybe the ones I saw were odd balls then.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.