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flat68 · 12-30-2009, 04:34 PM

Question. Putting big block in my 68 and wondering what you guys have used for aftermarket mounts as the factory ones are far too rich for my budget. Considering the weld ins from scotts hot rods but i also see CPP has some bolt ins. Would like this engine to fit nicely w/ proper firewall clearance and no B.S. what do you guys reccomend? Thanks

flat68 · 12-30-2009, 11:42 PM

Anybody?

Longhorn Man · 12-30-2009, 11:49 PM

you thought about maybe mounts from a 73 - 87 truck?

lumpy81 · 12-31-2009, 12:01 AM

I'm in the same boat. Someone out here knows.

westofb · 12-31-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you thought about maybe mounts from a 73 - 87 truck?

I agree 100%...should be easy to score in a salvage yard. I used them in a 69 truck, after drilling a few holes they bolt right in, plus they allow you to use headers from the 73-87 trucks which are easier and cheaper to find!

*2tons of fun* · 12-31-2009, 01:22 AM

73+ again.

they are dirt cheap, way stronger, easier to work with, and a easy swap. i am swaping in a set as we speak. second truck to do it on.

idk why people sell or even buy the 67-72 mounts for so much, they are crap to start with. i sold a pair to a guy for $30 shipped, he turns around and post them for $150!!!!!!

AusTx68 · 12-31-2009, 02:03 AM

I saw this post earlier but didn't respond because I can't remember where I bought these mounts. I remember paying $119. They were advertised specifically to the 67-72 trucks.

ace of shades · 12-31-2009, 01:00 AM

I used my stock V8 mounts and modified them

Rooster's 67 · 12-31-2009, 01:05 AM

check out the info in my thread about the same issue, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378361

Appearently the engine stands for BB chevys are still availible from GM. Bout the same price as getting the CPP parts. Tx Firefighter did a faq on using the cheaper mounts with the BB towers.

Rooster's 67 · 12-31-2009, 02:04 AM

here is a board vendor that is offering his mounts for 40% off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, think i just found my mounts $90 and has a bushing instead of a big saggy rubber cushion.

AusTx68 · 12-31-2009, 02:16 AM

Ok, I found the place but I was wrong on the price.

http://www.jamcosuspension.com/produ.../productID/163

1LIME69 · 01-01-2010, 05:17 PM

Hey FLAT 68 I used the mounts that AusTx68 has in his thread, that bolt in to the existing holes and they worked great. I have a BB and a 4 core radiator so I actually moved the engine back an 1' toward the firewall, for better weight transfer and to achieve enough clearance for my electric fan as I used a long water pump. The only draw back is that I had to use short valve covers. Think I got my mounts from POL (PerformanceOnline.com) Hope this helps.

12-30-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
flat68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooks alberta canada Posts: 85	BBC Engine mounts Question. Putting big block in my 68 and wondering what you guys have used for aftermarket mounts as the factory ones are far too rich for my budget. Considering the weld ins from scotts hot rods but i also see CPP has some bolt ins. Would like this engine to fit nicely w/ proper firewall clearance and no B.S. what do you guys reccomend? Thanks

12-30-2009, 11:42 PM	#2
flat68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooks alberta canada Posts: 85	Re: BBC Engine mounts Anybody?

12-30-2009, 11:49 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: BBC Engine mounts you thought about maybe mounts from a 73 - 87 truck?

12-31-2009, 12:01 AM	#4
lumpy81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leavenworth Ks. Posts: 43	Re: BBC Engine mounts I'm in the same boat. Someone out here knows. __________________ death metal and hotrods 68 GMC SHORT STEP 35 CHEVY PICKUP A FEW BIKES SINNERS C.C.

12-31-2009, 01:22 AM	#6
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: BBC Engine mounts 73+ again. they are dirt cheap, way stronger, easier to work with, and a easy swap. i am swaping in a set as we speak. second truck to do it on. idk why people sell or even buy the 67-72 mounts for so much, they are crap to start with. i sold a pair to a guy for $30 shipped, he turns around and post them for $150!!!!!!

12-31-2009, 02:03 AM	#7
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: BBC Engine mounts I saw this post earlier but didn't respond because I can't remember where I bought these mounts. I remember paying $119. They were advertised specifically to the 67-72 trucks. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

12-31-2009, 01:00 AM	#8
ace of shades NEWBIE!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Prineville OR Posts: 114	Re: BBC Engine mounts I used my stock V8 mounts and modified them __________________ Water is for the weak I don't like cocaine.. I just like the smell of it "Well there might be a dime up a goats ass too, but I ain't looken" - Grandpa VolksRods Last edited by ace of shades; 12-31-2009 at 01:01 AM.

12-31-2009, 01:05 AM	#9
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: BBC Engine mounts check out the info in my thread about the same issue, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378361 Appearently the engine stands for BB chevys are still availible from GM. Bout the same price as getting the CPP parts. Tx Firefighter did a faq on using the cheaper mounts with the BB towers. __________________ 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?

12-31-2009, 02:04 AM	#10
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: BBC Engine mounts here is a board vendor that is offering his mounts for 40% off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, think i just found my mounts $90 and has a bushing instead of a big saggy rubber cushion. __________________ 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?

12-31-2009, 02:16 AM	#11
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: BBC Engine mounts Ok, I found the place but I was wrong on the price. http://www.jamcosuspension.com/produ.../productID/163 __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

01-01-2010, 05:17 PM	#12
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: BBC Engine mounts Hey FLAT 68 I used the mounts that AusTx68 has in his thread, that bolt in to the existing holes and they worked great. I have a BB and a 4 core radiator so I actually moved the engine back an 1' toward the firewall, for better weight transfer and to achieve enough clearance for my electric fan as I used a long water pump. The only draw back is that I had to use short valve covers. Think I got my mounts from POL (PerformanceOnline.com) Hope this helps. __________________ "The Ultimate Sleeper" 69' SWB, Holley EFI 525 ci. BB, TH350, 3.73 Eaton posi/Moser axles, 1350 diveshaft, Vintec's 20"x8.5" and 20"x12", OPP windows, CPP rear coilover conversion



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