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action · 08-30-2007, 10:54 PM

I have a 68 that came with a 327. I bought 68-71 BB stands for a BB install. Was playing with the stands tonight and seems the frame at the top is 3/4-1"
to wide. My ? is do you need to trim or notch the frame for the BB stands?
Thanks Jack

action · 08-31-2007, 08:41 PM

I have a ? and I tried engine & drivetrain and did a search. I have a 68 c-10 that came with a 327 so now it needs to have a BBC so I bought some 68-71 BBC stands. seems the frame is to wide at the top for the stands to fit, Do I need to notch the frame or something to make them fit? I looks like I need to take out about 3/4-1" to make them work.
Thanks Jack.

Truck Hippy · 08-31-2007, 09:10 PM

How may of them beers did you have?? J/K, I 'm not sure but I thought this was a bolt on deal. I put the BB mounts on a 69' and it bolted right up.

action · 08-31-2007, 09:37 PM

I thought it was a bolt on deal myself, Maybe a few more and they will bolt on. This truck is a 68 but maybe it has a 67 style frame and they are different? BTW I like my home brew but am out. need to brew again.
Jack

Olden Days · 08-31-2007, 10:02 PM

I thought it was 67 only but maybe was 68 as well that you have to notch the frame for the BB stands. other years are bolt in

qksilver · 08-31-2007, 10:31 PM

Yep

action · 08-31-2007, 11:06 PM

Thanks!

lost wages · 08-31-2007, 11:08 PM

i just recently did the same in my 68, the early 68s and all 67s need to have the frame cut for the stands, you will probably have to also cut for the headers if you use them,

one more thing, beings as you have the earlier frame if you want to add power steering you will need to make an indention in the frame next to the steering box.

lost wages · 08-31-2007, 11:12 PM

heres mine, you can see the cut around the header and for the mount.

action · 08-31-2007, 11:12 PM

Thanks, The steering box seems to be OK, Maybe This frame is a mix of a couple of years?
Thanks Jack

action · 08-31-2007, 11:15 PM

Lost wages,
What headers you running?
Thanks Jack

lost wages · 09-01-2007, 02:22 AM

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Joe67 · 09-01-2007, 08:58 AM

Merged threads

Pole Kitty · 09-01-2007, 05:27 PM

I had to notch the left side for the stands and the headers (hooker p/n 2454), but the right side fit just fine, the headers did as well. I have a early 68 that came with a 6 cyl. I think they were using up left over parts when they built some these trucks. Here are some pics.

Pole Kitty · 09-01-2007, 05:44 PM

OK, now here are some pics, i hope

action · 09-01-2007, 07:24 PM

I guess maybe I should try my left side maybe it will fit.
Jack

08-30-2007, 10:54 PM	#1
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	BBC motor mount stand ? I have a 68 that came with a 327. I bought 68-71 BB stands for a BB install. Was playing with the stands tonight and seems the frame at the top is 3/4-1" to wide. My ? is do you need to trim or notch the frame for the BB stands? Thanks Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-31-2007, 08:41 PM	#2
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	BBC engine stand ? I have a ? and I tried engine & drivetrain and did a search. I have a 68 c-10 that came with a 327 so now it needs to have a BBC so I bought some 68-71 BBC stands. seems the frame is to wide at the top for the stands to fit, Do I need to notch the frame or something to make them fit? I looks like I need to take out about 3/4-1" to make them work. Thanks Jack. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-31-2007, 09:10 PM	#3
Truck Hippy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hickory, NC. Posts: 776	Re: BBC engine stand ? How may of them beers did you have?? J/K, I 'm not sure but I thought this was a bolt on deal. I put the BB mounts on a 69' and it bolted right up.

08-31-2007, 09:37 PM	#4
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: BBC engine stand ? I thought it was a bolt on deal myself, Maybe a few more and they will bolt on. This truck is a 68 but maybe it has a 67 style frame and they are different? BTW I like my home brew but am out. need to brew again. Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-31-2007, 10:02 PM	#5
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: BBC engine stand ? I thought it was 67 only but maybe was 68 as well that you have to notch the frame for the BB stands. other years are bolt in Last edited by Olden Days; 08-31-2007 at 10:06 PM.

08-31-2007, 10:31 PM	#6
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: BBC motor mount stand ? Yep

08-31-2007, 11:06 PM	#7
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: BBC motor mount stand ? Thanks! __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-31-2007, 11:08 PM	#8
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	Re: BBC engine stand ? i just recently did the same in my 68, the early 68s and all 67s need to have the frame cut for the stands, you will probably have to also cut for the headers if you use them, one more thing, beings as you have the earlier frame if you want to add power steering you will need to make an indention in the frame next to the steering box.

08-31-2007, 11:12 PM	#9
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	Re: BBC engine stand ? heres mine, you can see the cut around the header and for the mount. Attached Images

08-31-2007, 11:12 PM	#10
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: BBC engine stand ? Thanks, The steering box seems to be OK, Maybe This frame is a mix of a couple of years? Thanks Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-31-2007, 11:15 PM	#11
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: BBC engine stand ? Lost wages, What headers you running? Thanks Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

09-01-2007, 02:22 AM	#12
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	Re: BBC engine stand ? http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

09-01-2007, 08:58 AM	#13
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: BBC engine stand ? Merged threads __________________ 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

09-01-2007, 05:27 PM	#14
Pole Kitty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 44	Re: BBC engine stand ? I had to notch the left side for the stands and the headers (hooker p/n 2454), but the right side fit just fine, the headers did as well. I have a early 68 that came with a 6 cyl. I think they were using up left over parts when they built some these trucks. Here are some pics. __________________ 1968 Chevy shortbed fleetside Pro Street

09-01-2007, 05:44 PM	#15
Pole Kitty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 44	Re: BBC engine stand ? OK, now here are some pics, i hope Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy shortbed fleetside Pro Street



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09-01-2007, 07:24 PM	#16
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: BBC engine stand ? I guess maybe I should try my left side maybe it will fit. Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

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