bbc swap in 69 frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ColinOpseth · 09-08-2008, 01:00 AM

Hey guys,
I have a '72 shortbed cab and bed on a '69 frame. I've done the front spindle swap already but I want to put a '76 3/4 tone camper special 454/turbo 400 in that truck. Can I use the frame stands/perches and motor mounts from the '76 in that truck?

I'm sure the springs won't be strong enough but that's OK because long-term I am going to bag it anyway. They'll hold up well for now.

My main question surrounds the perches. Which perches will I need to run that 454 in a '69 shortbed frame?

Thanks,
Colin

Luvlegs · 09-08-2008, 12:45 PM

I've seen everybody say you can use just about any mounts it seems.. 'cept the 250 and 292's..

- I believe the 73 and up will work with a bit of hole wallowing and maybe drilling one more. There's a ton of threads it seems if you do a search on it. I'm using a set of 72 only BBC mounts (clam shells) to put my 454 in my 72. I've also seen a 572 mounted on just regular BBC stands in a shorty 67...
I'm sure others will chime in but in the meantime, do a search for "BB mounts 73".... that should get ya started.

ColinOpseth · 09-08-2008, 07:57 PM

Thanks,
I appreciate it!

Take care,
Colin

Longhorn Man · 09-08-2008, 09:04 PM

the 73 - 87 frame mounts are a bit taller than the 67 - 72 frame, but it can be done. I placed washers between the frame and mount, and if I remember right, I may have had to cinch the mounts down a tad.

09-08-2008, 01:00 AM	#1
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	bbc swap in 69 frame Hey guys, I have a '72 shortbed cab and bed on a '69 frame. I've done the front spindle swap already but I want to put a '76 3/4 tone camper special 454/turbo 400 in that truck. Can I use the frame stands/perches and motor mounts from the '76 in that truck? I'm sure the springs won't be strong enough but that's OK because long-term I am going to bag it anyway. They'll hold up well for now. My main question surrounds the perches. Which perches will I need to run that 454 in a '69 shortbed frame? Thanks, Colin __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

09-08-2008, 12:45 PM	#2
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: bbc swap in 69 frame I've seen everybody say you can use just about any mounts it seems.. 'cept the 250 and 292's.. - I believe the 73 and up will work with a bit of hole wallowing and maybe drilling one more. There's a ton of threads it seems if you do a search on it. I'm using a set of 72 only BBC mounts (clam shells) to put my 454 in my 72. I've also seen a 572 mounted on just regular BBC stands in a shorty 67... I'm sure others will chime in but in the meantime, do a search for "BB mounts 73".... that should get ya started. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

09-08-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	Re: bbc swap in 69 frame Thanks, I appreciate it! Take care, Colin __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

09-08-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: bbc swap in 69 frame the 73 - 87 frame mounts are a bit taller than the 67 - 72 frame, but it can be done. I placed washers between the frame and mount, and if I remember right, I may have had to cinch the mounts down a tad. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 09-08-2008 at 09:04 PM.



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