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dhughins · 01-31-2009, 07:04 PM

which should i use? does it matter. i have a 283(i think)

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and what about that crossmember in the 1st photo will any tranny work with that?

TimE · 01-31-2009, 07:52 PM

The motor mounts would be whichever you prefer to use as either will work fine. The rear crossmember is for a stock style manual tranny/bellhousing. If you go with an auto it will need to be removed.

dhughins · 01-31-2009, 08:16 PM

i have a powerglide right now i might go with a th350 though thanks.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-31-2009, 08:25 PM

Use the stock mounts. It is easier. YOu will have to trim the frame back for the later ones to work.

gulfcoast66 · 01-31-2009, 08:34 PM

dhughins · 01-31-2009, 09:06 PM

thanks

*LILRED66* · 01-31-2009, 09:15 PM

The tranny crossmember is factory for an SM420, granny low, 4-speed and it will not work with an automatic transmission. The motor perches from the '64 are a direct bolt-in.

Good luck with your build and let us know what you end up using.

protrash64 · 02-01-2009, 12:42 AM

Putting the bolts up thru the old style perches can really be a pain. You may have to have someone move the engine up and down and muscle it around while you are underneath the truck. I have a set of the newer style mounts and will probably use them when I re-do my 'burb engine.

joe231 · 02-01-2009, 12:44 AM

I tried using the newer style mounts and found out that the newer frames are about 3/4 of an inch taller IIRC.....so I say go with the ones from the '64.
that trans cross member will need to come out I believe, you will either need to remove the rivets to get the whole thing out, or use a torch and cut the member out...

502tripower · 02-01-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

I tried using the newer style mounts and found out that the newer frames are about 3/4 of an inch taller IIRC.....so I say go with the ones from the '64.
that trans cross member will need to come out I believe, you will either need to remove the rivets to get the whole thing out, or use a torch and cut the member out...

In your case I think I would use originals. I used the mounts out of my 73' donor truck but, as Joe said they were taller so, I cut and re-welded then I was able to buy headers for the 73-87 models that seem to fit a whole bunch better.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-01-2009, 04:51 PM

stock 65 engine mounts and headers for a 72 chevy truck.

01-31-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	motor mount question which should i use? does it matter. i have a 283(i think) these are in my 64 these were in a 79 that i took the front end off of and what about that crossmember in the 1st photo will any tranny work with that?

01-31-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: motor mount question The motor mounts would be whichever you prefer to use as either will work fine. The rear crossmember is for a stock style manual tranny/bellhousing. If you go with an auto it will need to be removed. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-31-2009, 08:16 PM	#3
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: motor mount question i have a powerglide right now i might go with a th350 though thanks.

01-31-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: motor mount question Use the stock mounts. It is easier. YOu will have to trim the frame back for the later ones to work. __________________ "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

01-31-2009, 08:34 PM	#5
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: motor mount question __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

01-31-2009, 09:06 PM	#6
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	Re: motor mount question thanks

01-31-2009, 09:15 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: motor mount question The tranny crossmember is factory for an SM420, granny low, 4-speed and it will not work with an automatic transmission. The motor perches from the '64 are a direct bolt-in. Good luck with your build and let us know what you end up using.

02-01-2009, 12:42 AM	#8
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: motor mount question Putting the bolts up thru the old style perches can really be a pain. You may have to have someone move the engine up and down and muscle it around while you are underneath the truck. I have a set of the newer style mounts and will probably use them when I re-do my 'burb engine. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-01-2009, 12:44 AM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: motor mount question I tried using the newer style mounts and found out that the newer frames are about 3/4 of an inch taller IIRC.....so I say go with the ones from the '64. that trans cross member will need to come out I believe, you will either need to remove the rivets to get the whole thing out, or use a torch and cut the member out... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-01-2009, 04:51 PM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: motor mount question stock 65 engine mounts and headers for a 72 chevy truck. Attached Images __________________ "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 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 02-01-2009 at 05:04 PM.

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