Will newer year engine cradle fit in my '67? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KD · 09-02-2002, 08:49 AM

As you can see from the pic the previous owner decided to do a poor job of modifying the engine cradle for me. Someone told me tat looks like the one for a six cyl.,well I need one that a 350 crate will bolt to.My ? is can I use one from say a '73-87 4x4 ,I do have to get one from a 4x4 right? None of the yards around here have any '67-72 4x4 frame parts.

da-burb · 09-02-2002, 08:57 AM

There is a 71 K10 4X4 for $500 in yesterdays Star-Trib paper. Complete truck for parts. V8, spd manual, not running if I remember right from last week when I called him.

Rod · 09-02-2002, 09:47 AM

I might be able to hook you up with one. Talked to a guy this week who is putting a 1997 diesel in his and has to get a different mount. PM me. Looks like thats set up for a 292 six the way it is.

justin · 09-02-2002, 11:41 AM

As far as I know, All the way up to 87 should work. The whole front suspension, cross member and everything is the same!

*Fast68Chevy* · 09-02-2002, 06:13 PM

still are not exactly same after 72, only way to find out is the hard way, get one and test fit it,

good luck

KD · 09-02-2002, 10:03 PM

Well I suppose I should try some local yards around here and see if I could measure one from a newer truck.I really wont know if it will work or not though 'cause I dont have the engine yet. If it fits between the frame rails you would think it would work right?

breeh · 09-02-2002, 10:56 PM

Post it in the parts section. I thought that I was going to need one and found several guys here that had the whole cradle for reasonable $$

KD · 09-03-2002, 09:39 PM

Thanx thats a good idea...

09-02-2002, 08:49 AM	#1
KD Truck Nut Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Big Lake,MN,US Posts: 134	Will newer year engine cradle fit in my '67? As you can see from the pic the previous owner decided to do a poor job of modifying the engine cradle for me. Someone told me tat looks like the one for a six cyl.,well I need one that a 350 crate will bolt to.My ? is can I use one from say a '73-87 4x4 ,I do have to get one from a 4x4 right? None of the yards around here have any '67-72 4x4 frame parts. Attached Images __________________ '70 3/4 manual w/350 4.56's .Doing a ground up on a '67 4x4 4"lift.

09-02-2002, 08:57 AM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	There is a 71 K10 4X4 for $500 in yesterdays Star-Trib paper. Complete truck for parts. V8, spd manual, not running if I remember right from last week when I called him. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

09-02-2002, 09:47 AM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I might be able to hook you up with one. Talked to a guy this week who is putting a 1997 diesel in his and has to get a different mount. PM me. Looks like thats set up for a 292 six the way it is. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-02-2002, 11:41 AM	#4
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 283	As far as I know, All the way up to 87 should work. The whole front suspension, cross member and everything is the same! __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

09-02-2002, 10:03 PM	#6
KD Truck Nut Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Big Lake,MN,US Posts: 134	cradle Well I suppose I should try some local yards around here and see if I could measure one from a newer truck.I really wont know if it will work or not though 'cause I dont have the engine yet. If it fits between the frame rails you would think it would work right? __________________ '70 3/4 manual w/350 4.56's .Doing a ground up on a '67 4x4 4"lift.

09-02-2002, 06:13 PM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	still are not exactly same after 72, only way to find out is the hard way, get one and test fit it, good luck

09-02-2002, 10:56 PM	#7
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Post it in the parts section. I thought that I was going to need one and found several guys here that had the whole cradle for reasonable $$ __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-03-2002, 09:39 PM	#8
KD Truck Nut Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Big Lake,MN,US Posts: 134	Thanx thats a good idea... __________________ '70 3/4 manual w/350 4.56's .Doing a ground up on a '67 4x4 4"lift.



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