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[~Whitey~]

Brian's right davis, you can see in this post, what the factory mounts look like and where they need to be placed. In my configuration anyway. 350 and TH350 transmission.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=31

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Why are you drilling two new holes for the engine perches, the stock V8 perches will fit in the factory drilled holes closest to the radiator, and if they don't then they arent 67-72 v8 perches.

They came off of a V8 motor. I assume that they were. Anyway I drilled the new holes today. I know what assume means. So what you are saying is I don't have V8 stands. Here is a picture of the same stands I am using. What do you think?

[gdavis]

I went outside and took two pictures of the perches in the truck. I have already drilled holes, but will I have any problems using these in the future. If you think I might then I will get a new set. For heaven knows I have had my share of problems in this motor change.

[frostbyte]

looks great. keep up the great work.

[Xeen]

I will look at my V8 small block perches, and crossmember mounting location and compare and get back to you.

[Mustard72]

So you were able to pound out all of the rivets? I've ground off lots of them on the Mustard project, and only get about 25% of them to pound out after grinding off the head. I end up using the torch to cut stuff apart at that point.

I think I have a set of small block perches if you need them.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

So you were able to pound out all of the rivets? I've ground off lots of them on the Mustard project, and only get about 25% of them to pound out after grinding off the head. I end up using the torch to cut stuff apart at that point.

I think I have a set of small block perches if you need them.

compair them to mine and see which ones I have and if your are the same well I will use these. But if your are different then tell me how much?

[gdavis]

Today, I just layed around and rested and getting ready for court tomorrow. I got called as a witness on a case that I would like to stay away from. This guy did some bad things to some kids and now he thinks I will help. It would have been wise to never call me as a witness. Anyway guys say a pray or two for me tonight.
so intill I post again God Bless

[Zoomin]

If his attorney is sharp at all, he's going to interview you before you ever get close to getting on the stand.

Praying for you.

[Mustard72]

Prayers sent. Sounds like an ugly case.

In lighter news, here is a pic of the extra engine mount perches I have alongside the originals from Mustard (72 350 truck). They look pretty much identical as far as I can tell. The extra set came with a frame I picked up and there was no engine in it. If you want them, pay the shipping and they're yours.

[Mustard72]

Here's a couple more. Definitely different (shorter, and fit the holes) than the ones you have. Uglier, but they fit, and you already know what to do about the ugly.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Here's a couple more. Definitely different (shorter, and fit the holes) than the ones you have. Uglier, but they fit, and you already know what to do about the ugly.

well that makes you 43 right. and I do know what to do about ugly.

[Mustard72]

Yep, 43. Two years older than my truck (although 1 year younger than the doors, 3 years younger than the bed I removed from it, about the same age as the "new" frame....)

Sorry for the delay in shipping the perches. They're going out tomorrow. My wife is the shipping expert in the family, and she was too busy last week to get them out before the weekend.

You wouldn't happen to have a black dash pad, would you? Or maybe a 72 door pull (fort he inside of the door, screws to the panel)?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Prayers sent. Sounds like an ugly case.

In lighter news, here is a pic of the extra engine mount perches I have alongside the originals from Mustard (72 350 truck). They look pretty much identical as far as I can tell. The extra set came with a frame I picked up and there was no engine in it. If you want them, pay the shipping and they're yours.

Sure, I will pay shipping on a pair left and right. Let me know how much and I will send it to you. I got on the information forum last night and there was a guy there that said. Don't use the six cly. perches on a small block. He said that they would give me problems. Cause the motor will set higher in the front and that would change several things. The most important is the level in the oil pan. The tall boy valve cover that I was planing on using could not be used. only short valve covers. The headers might be a problem also. So I am glad that you and Bryan Keen saw what I was going to do. I really did think that they were V8 perches. Thanks for straighting me out on the perches. Thanks so much for the for the help on the perches. I have two sets of 6 cly. if you need some. Both pair has been blasted and painted. Again thanks so much your friend Gdavis.

[~Whitey~]

Originally Posted by gdavis

... I got called as a witness on a case that I would like to stay away from. This guy did some bad things to some kids and now he thinks I will help. It would have been wise to never call me as a witness. Anyway guys say a pray or two for me tonight.
so intill I post again God Bless ...

Originally Posted by Zoomin

If his attorney is sharp at all, he's going to interview you before you ever get close to getting on the stand.

Praying for you.

EEww. Man hope all goes well... Like Zoomin says I'm sure you'll be interviewed by his lawyer, just do what you think is right and you may never have to even take the stand. prayer sent out for ya.

[gdavis]

Guys, thanks for the prayer on the court case. The lawer didn't interview me. He came out and seen that I was a litter upset with the whole thing. He figured that he better cut his loses and he excused me from the witness list. God does answer prays.

[Xeen]

Hey GDavis;
I also have a set of V8 perches that are already painted and ready to go if you need them.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Hey GDavis;
I also have a set of V8 perches that are already painted and ready to go if you need them.

thanks

[gdavis]

Today I repainted the fire wall on the truck. I strached it a little when I pulled the motor. Next I'am going to run the front brake lines before I reinstall the motor. It still has shadows so I will repaint it again. Do it again untill I am satified.

[Mustard72]

Don't give me the credit for knowing about perch difference. I learned some stuff from that one, too. I just knew I had the extra set of what turned out to be small block perches.

Glad the court thing turned out.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Don't give me the credit for knowing about perch difference. I learned some stuff from that one, too. I just knew I had the extra set of what turned out to be small block perches.

Glad the court thing turned out.

thanks a lot man stay in the right lane. Let life go on it way. Don't be in a hurry.

[gdavis]

Today, It rained off and on all day long. So I didn't get anything done on the old girl. I did take the speed gage apart and paint the litter arm orange. So I got together all my brake line parts that I will be ordering from speedway. Hope to finish the brake lines from front to rear this week. That is if the parts come in.

[gdavis]

Today, is Sunday. Did nothing on the truck. I did walk out and looked at it if that counts. Rested again and spent time with the family. I try and not work on Sunday for that is Church day and God's day. Well I hope to install the new fuel pump and lines tomorrow or Tuesday. Guys I have parted four trucks out for my build and have some parts that are to good to through away. So If anyone needs anything fell free to ask.

[gdavis]

Today I installed the brake booster and master cly. and port. valve. My port valve bracket was wrong so I built one. Don't look like a pro but it will work and also installed the vent door handles with the knob type. I like these better.
In one of the pictures You can see how the PO had it to work. I don't think Gemeral Motors design it that way. I know they didn't. What can I do except for replaceing the booster? I thought about threading the booster rod and attaching a buckle type to hook to the rod buckle. Which comes out from under the dash. which attaches to the brake pedal. What do you guys think? Looking for ideas.........

[Xeen]

Hey gdavis;
Is the original bracket that's attached to the vacuum booster removable, if so unbolt it and set it aside, then bolt the booster to the new truck bracket directly.
If it doesnt bolt up to the stock truck style bracket then it's the wrong booster for this truck.
What happened to the connecting rod it looks like it was cut off.