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greg0380 · 03-01-2004, 12:39 AM

would anyone be kind enough to take a picture and a measurement of the frame support for the motor mount on a 1985 V8! I pulled out the V6 and have the V8 brackets but none of the holes seem to line up right and before I drilled any I thought I could see a pic of two. If you could give a measurement from a common area (like the radiator) to one of these holes, that would be helpful. TIA.

greg0380 · 03-01-2004, 12:40 AM

the V8 is a 305!

apstguy · 03-01-2004, 01:11 AM

You don't need to drill at all. The brackets aren't the problem. The brackets already in there should have holes for the mount already labeled V8.

greg0380 · 03-01-2004, 01:25 AM

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You don't need to drill at all. The brackets aren't the problem. The brackets already in there should have holes for the mount already labeled V8.

Yeah, but wouldn't the whole mount have to be shifted forward on the frame because the engine block is 4 or 5 inches longer?

**Captkaos** · 03-01-2004, 01:45 AM

No, the mounting holes are already there. On the motor stands they are marked 6 and 8. Just move the mount to the 8 position and you are done.

greg0380 · 03-01-2004, 01:52 AM

ok, but I don't remember seeing any extra holes in the original stands (I see what you are talking about on the new stands that i bought). I'll take a look tomorrow, thanks for the help!

bigblock73 · 03-01-2004, 02:00 AM

Here is a pic of mine prior to paint, notice the two sets of holes...

greg0380 · 03-01-2004, 03:23 AM

bigblock73: those are what the new stands that I bought look like. but the ones for the v6 are totally different. I thought I had to use the ones like you pictured. I have a set of them and I am wondering where they mount on the frame. Ithought that they would have to be more forward on the frame than the V6 stands?

greg0380 · 03-01-2004, 04:13 PM

still confused??!! these are the engine stands that held the V6...
Anybody ever seen these? Where would I mount the new stands on the frame?

bigblock73 · 03-01-2004, 04:29 PM

Except for the weird extensions on yours, they look identical to mine I think.

Those are different mounts, thats for sure.

bigblock73 · 03-01-2004, 04:30 PM

forgot the pic, here ya go...

Gibble · 03-01-2004, 04:39 PM

Holy crap Jeff that's one clean frame...

greg0380 · 03-01-2004, 06:00 PM

thanks!

03-01-2004, 12:39 AM	#1
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	need a pic and measurement for motor mount would anyone be kind enough to take a picture and a measurement of the frame support for the motor mount on a 1985 V8! I pulled out the V6 and have the V8 brackets but none of the holes seem to line up right and before I drilled any I thought I could see a pic of two. If you could give a measurement from a common area (like the radiator) to one of these holes, that would be helpful. TIA.

03-01-2004, 12:40 AM	#2
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	by the way the V8 is a 305!

03-01-2004, 01:11 AM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	You don't need to drill at all. The brackets aren't the problem. The brackets already in there should have holes for the mount already labeled V8. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-01-2004, 01:45 AM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	No, the mounting holes are already there. On the motor stands they are marked 6 and 8. Just move the mount to the 8 position and you are done. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-01-2004, 02:00 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Here is a pic of mine prior to paint, notice the two sets of holes... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-01-2004, 01:25 AM	#4
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	[QUOTE] You don't need to drill at all. The brackets aren't the problem. The brackets already in there should have holes for the mount already labeled V8. Yeah, but wouldn't the whole mount have to be shifted forward on the frame because the engine block is 4 or 5 inches longer?

03-01-2004, 01:52 AM	#6
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	ok, but I don't remember seeing any extra holes in the original stands (I see what you are talking about on the new stands that i bought). I'll take a look tomorrow, thanks for the help!

03-01-2004, 03:23 AM	#8
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	bigblock73: those are what the new stands that I bought look like. but the ones for the v6 are totally different. I thought I had to use the ones like you pictured. I have a set of them and I am wondering where they mount on the frame. Ithought that they would have to be more forward on the frame than the V6 stands?

03-01-2004, 04:13 PM	#9
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	still confused??!! these are the engine stands that held the V6... Anybody ever seen these? Where would I mount the new stands on the frame? Attached Images

03-01-2004, 04:29 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Except for the weird extensions on yours, they look identical to mine I think. Those are different mounts, thats for sure. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-01-2004, 04:30 PM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	forgot the pic, here ya go... Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-01-2004, 04:39 PM	#12
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Holy crap Jeff that's one clean frame...

03-01-2004, 06:00 PM	#13
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	thanks!



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