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alf1096 · 12-31-2005, 04:31 PM

I just put a new ps pump on this weekend and it works great.

I bought this truck approx 4 mths ago and have not had much time to work on it. I was under the truck and noticed that the frame was bent out in a certain place on both sides and was wondering if this was factory or if the guy I bought it from did it? Also the person I bought it from said that it was originally a v6 but it has a 350 in it now I posted pics of the motor mounts can someone tell me if the mounts are in the original place or if they have been moved? and the last pic is of a brace the guy told me that supports the step side bed steps. if that is the correct brace how does it bolt up. and the front crossmember on my truck is not bolted to the frame on the bottom any sugestions

Thanks for all the advice on the ps up it was very usefull

Also does anyone know of a good body guy in the wichita falls tx area

4tiresngas · 12-31-2005, 04:39 PM

Alf, that step support does look correct. The wide end fits into the front crossmember of your bed and bolts up with two bolts. The narrow end comes down and under the step. It bolts to the step with two small carriage bolts.

chevybill · 12-31-2005, 06:37 PM

The bend you are showing in the pics are factory bends. My truck has the exact same bends in the same place and my grandfather bought the truck new so I feel very sure in telling you they are factory.

As far as engine position, if the engine is in the 2 forward most holes the mounts are in the v 8 position. If in the 2 rearward most holes then that is the I 6 position. I cannot tell you original v 6 positions, someone should respond on that.

Your first pic also shows a factory exhaust hanger, just in case you were wondering.

alf1096 · 12-31-2005, 07:36 PM

The main thing I was wondering is if all the frames have the 3 holes or did the previous owner dill the holes. Is this the same for the trans cross member.

thanks

Bob Moore · 12-31-2005, 08:33 PM

I believe all the frames had the 3 holes. The transmission crossmember location varies according to engine and trans combination. I believe the inline 6 used the rear 2 holes for the motormounts.

12-31-2005, 04:31 PM	#1
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Misc Questions I just put a new ps pump on this weekend and it works great. I bought this truck approx 4 mths ago and have not had much time to work on it. I was under the truck and noticed that the frame was bent out in a certain place on both sides and was wondering if this was factory or if the guy I bought it from did it? Also the person I bought it from said that it was originally a v6 but it has a 350 in it now I posted pics of the motor mounts can someone tell me if the mounts are in the original place or if they have been moved? and the last pic is of a brace the guy told me that supports the step side bed steps. if that is the correct brace how does it bolt up. and the front crossmember on my truck is not bolted to the frame on the bottom any sugestions Thanks for all the advice on the ps up it was very usefull Also does anyone know of a good body guy in the wichita falls tx area Attached Images __________________ 1970 Short Stepside----Process of Restoring 1983 1/2 Silverado Last edited by alf1096; 12-31-2005 at 04:46 PM.

12-31-2005, 04:39 PM	#2
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Misc Questions Alf, that step support does look correct. The wide end fits into the front crossmember of your bed and bolts up with two bolts. The narrow end comes down and under the step. It bolts to the step with two small carriage bolts. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

12-31-2005, 06:37 PM	#3
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Misc Questions The bend you are showing in the pics are factory bends. My truck has the exact same bends in the same place and my grandfather bought the truck new so I feel very sure in telling you they are factory. As far as engine position, if the engine is in the 2 forward most holes the mounts are in the v 8 position. If in the 2 rearward most holes then that is the I 6 position. I cannot tell you original v 6 positions, someone should respond on that. Your first pic also shows a factory exhaust hanger, just in case you were wondering. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

12-31-2005, 07:36 PM	#4
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Re: Misc Questions The main thing I was wondering is if all the frames have the 3 holes or did the previous owner dill the holes. Is this the same for the trans cross member. thanks __________________ 1970 Short Stepside----Process of Restoring 1983 1/2 Silverado

12-31-2005, 08:33 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Misc Questions I believe all the frames had the 3 holes. The transmission crossmember location varies according to engine and trans combination. I believe the inline 6 used the rear 2 holes for the motormounts. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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