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Auctioneerhere · 11-13-2012, 08:06 PM

Looking to see what type of clearance I would have for headers in the future.

suxtobu65 · 11-13-2012, 08:21 PM

Im in the same boat. Im still trying to shoehorn my bbc into my 65. Others have said headers for a chevelle. I have headers from my 88 cclwb dually im attempting to use. Have to make my own engine mounts to have clearance.. still trying to find a radiator.
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Bearcamp · 11-13-2012, 08:27 PM

Put the radiator in the rear and remove the inner fenders. Just a thought. My 37 I puit the radiator in the rear and works great.

chevytrucknut61 · 11-13-2012, 09:03 PM

A good friend of mine put a big block in his 65 Here is a link to his web albums with some pics of what your looking for. Hope this helps!

http://picasaweb.google.com/fritz199090

He moved the motor mounts to the front to give room for his HEI.

66farmer · 11-13-2012, 09:35 PM

The BBC fit great I had to adjust the firewall just a little . I used Sanderson headers no problems.

**argonaut** · 11-14-2012, 12:48 AM

402 with stock big block truck manifolds, in a 64 C10, with big block motor mount perches from a 71. It moved the whole powertrain assembly about 3" forward in the frame. The perches and the engine bolted right in. I did have to shave the upper flange of the frame rail, similar to the 71 with a big block.

Auctioneerhere · 11-14-2012, 01:15 AM

Thanks!

I am new to this site & have been really impressed with the information here & the sharing that goes on.

**Captainfab** · 11-14-2012, 01:57 AM

What I have done is trimmed the top flange of the frame, using a '73-'87 frame as a template. Then you can use headers for a '68-'72, or '73-'87, or the Chevelle headers. Either way, you will not be able to use a mechanical clutch linkage, if you want to run a manual trans. You will be better off converting to a hydraulic clutch in that instance. If you choose the Chevelle headers, I believe the bellhousing crossmember has to come out.

Auctioneerhere · 11-14-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

What I have done is trimmed the top flange of the frame, using a '73-'87 frame as a template. Then you can use headers for a '68-'72, or '73-'87, or the Chevelle headers. Either way, you will not be able to use a mechanical clutch linkage, if you want to run a manual trans. You will be better off converting to a hydraulic clutch in that instance. If you choose the Chevelle headers, I believe the bellhousing crossmember has to come out.

H'mm I am going to run a 4 speed, so I am going to have to fab up something there. I am planning to use a 73 & newer frame so hopefully that will make a difference.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-14-2012, 06:42 PM

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Lots of pictures

11-13-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
Auctioneerhere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 241	Pictures of a BBC installed needed Looking to see what type of clearance I would have for headers in the future.

11-13-2012, 08:21 PM	#2
suxtobu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 147	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed Im in the same boat. Im still trying to shoehorn my bbc into my 65. Others have said headers for a chevelle. I have headers from my 88 cclwb dually im attempting to use. Have to make my own engine mounts to have clearance.. still trying to find a radiator. Posted via Mobile Device

11-13-2012, 08:27 PM	#3
Bearcamp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Catawissa ,PA Posts: 103	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed Put the radiator in the rear and remove the inner fenders. Just a thought. My 37 I puit the radiator in the rear and works great.

11-13-2012, 09:03 PM	#4
chevytrucknut61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wichita Ks. Posts: 130	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed A good friend of mine put a big block in his 65 Here is a link to his web albums with some pics of what your looking for. Hope this helps! http://picasaweb.google.com/fritz199090 He moved the motor mounts to the front to give room for his HEI.

11-13-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed The BBC fit great I had to adjust the firewall just a little . I used Sanderson headers no problems. Attached Images

11-14-2012, 12:48 AM	#6
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed 402 with stock big block truck manifolds, in a 64 C10, with big block motor mount perches from a 71. It moved the whole powertrain assembly about 3" forward in the frame. The perches and the engine bolted right in. I did have to shave the upper flange of the frame rail, similar to the 71 with a big block. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! Last edited by argonaut; 11-14-2012 at 12:55 AM.

11-14-2012, 01:15 AM	#7
Auctioneerhere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 241	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed Thanks! I am new to this site & have been really impressed with the information here & the sharing that goes on.

11-14-2012, 01:57 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed What I have done is trimmed the top flange of the frame, using a '73-'87 frame as a template. Then you can use headers for a '68-'72, or '73-'87, or the Chevelle headers. Either way, you will not be able to use a mechanical clutch linkage, if you want to run a manual trans. You will be better off converting to a hydraulic clutch in that instance. If you choose the Chevelle headers, I believe the bellhousing crossmember has to come out. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#10
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Pictures of a BBC installed needed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Lots of pictures __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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