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hyarbour · 01-30-2008, 05:54 AM

Got it put in this weekend.
I still can't believe the previous owner didn't bolt the old engine down. I've been driving it for almost two years with the motor just sitting on the pads. And yes, that's a BFH sitting on the frame rail.

franky69c10 · 01-30-2008, 06:23 AM

ahhahahhh WTF 4 real it was never bolted down

hyarbour · 01-30-2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

ahhahahhh WTF 4 real it was never bolted down

For all practical purposes; no.
Someone had showed 3/8 bolts up into the motor mounts. The passenger side one was laying in the bracket, the other one I pulled (not turned) out with my fingers.
I was wondering why I could never keep the rear tranny seal intact.

whatnow123 · 01-30-2008, 07:02 AM

Nice.. where did you get your pulleys/brackets at? Those are cool.

haysonj · 01-30-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hyarbour

Got it put in this weekend.
I still can't believe the previous owner didn't bolt the old engine down. I've been driving it for almost two years with the motor just sitting on the pads. And yes, that's a BFH sitting on the frame rail.

Hate to sound stupid but what is a BFH (Nice Motor) Here's mine

CPNEJR · 01-30-2008, 07:11 AM

BFH stands for big f**kin hammer

hellrazrblade · 01-30-2008, 10:42 AM

Looks great! If you aren't using a BFH, you need a more challenging project!

Whatever rocket scientist mounted the 396 in my truck didn't have the driver's side upper crossmember bolted to the frame or the lower (main one that goes all the way across) crossmember. It was just held in by the passenger side bolts and gravity.

72BlckButy · 01-30-2008, 12:35 PM

Looks great!!!

Premium72 · 01-30-2008, 02:17 PM

kew!!

greasy68 · 01-30-2008, 10:52 PM

Some people just get lazy and throw things together without regard for anyone elses safety. I'm glad you caught it now and not when something really bad had happened. Those are nice pulleys BTW.

hyarbour · 01-30-2008, 11:59 PM

Thanks guys. The pulleys and brackets are from Summit.
Pretty much everything on and in that engine (except the pulleys and brackets) are from Craig's List or I pulled from the junkyard and rebuilt.
I got lucky on the block and found a 4-bolt with a forged crank in an old tow truck. Had it bored out with new pistons and threw in a cam.
I'm sure my neighbors will be hating me in a couple weeks when I fire that thing up.

manimal · 01-31-2008, 12:02 AM

very nice!

jgrh64 · 01-31-2008, 12:18 AM

well pushing smaller bolts in was allot easier than trying to screw the right size bolts in

01-30-2008, 05:54 AM	#1
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Finally where it belongs Got it put in this weekend. I still can't believe the previous owner didn't bolt the old engine down. I've been driving it for almost two years with the motor just sitting on the pads. And yes, that's a BFH sitting on the frame rail. Attached Images

01-30-2008, 06:23 AM	#2
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Finally where it belongs ahhahahhh WTF 4 real it was never bolted down __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

01-30-2008, 07:02 AM	#4
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Finally where it belongs Nice.. where did you get your pulleys/brackets at? Those are cool. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

01-30-2008, 07:11 AM	#6
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Finally where it belongs BFH stands for big f**kin hammer __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

01-30-2008, 10:42 AM	#7
hellrazrblade Purple People Eater Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 53	Re: Finally where it belongs Looks great! If you aren't using a BFH, you need a more challenging project! Whatever rocket scientist mounted the 396 in my truck didn't have the driver's side upper crossmember bolted to the frame or the lower (main one that goes all the way across) crossmember. It was just held in by the passenger side bolts and gravity. __________________ 1971 K5 Blazer 396ci/TH400/NP205/Dana 44/GM 12 Bolt/38" TSLs 2004 Chevy 1500 4X2 X-Cab 327ci

01-30-2008, 12:35 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally where it belongs Looks great!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#9
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Finally where it belongs kew!! __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

01-30-2008, 10:52 PM	#10
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: Finally where it belongs Some people just get lazy and throw things together without regard for anyone elses safety. I'm glad you caught it now and not when something really bad had happened. Those are nice pulleys BTW. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi) Last edited by greasy68; 01-30-2008 at 10:53 PM.

01-30-2008, 11:59 PM	#11
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: Finally where it belongs Thanks guys. The pulleys and brackets are from Summit. Pretty much everything on and in that engine (except the pulleys and brackets) are from Craig's List or I pulled from the junkyard and rebuilt. I got lucky on the block and found a 4-bolt with a forged crank in an old tow truck. Had it bored out with new pistons and threw in a cam. I'm sure my neighbors will be hating me in a couple weeks when I fire that thing up.

01-31-2008, 12:02 AM	#12
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Finally where it belongs very nice! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

01-31-2008, 12:18 AM	#13
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Finally where it belongs well pushing smaller bolts in was allot easier than trying to screw the right size bolts in __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!



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