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59weasel · 01-30-2017, 05:03 PM

Well I first want to say I admire the guys that can stick with these "project" trucks and see them through to a daily driver standpoint. as I set on the stool by my warm stove in the garage this wknd. having adult beverages and staring at my "project" for about 3 hrs. wishing I could do something productive or had the $$$$ to do something productive, I wondered "what the hell was I thinking when I bought you 15 yrs. ago"?? SOOO MANY places to start, SOOO MANY things that need to be done how in the world do you guys stay on it? or stay focused?

ok now for the question: the 5.3L I have in it sets pretty stinking low... I have it setting in there with dirty dingo LS swap mounts. are there any other companies or mounts you guys know of that are "taller" I'd like to raise it up a bit. I can't get my headers on.

(mid to late 70's Camaro subframe grafted to the original 59 frame) the dang valve covers are just a bit higher in the engine bay than the upper "A" arms...

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-30-2017, 10:39 PM

Use something like this and build your own?
http://welderseries.com/#!/LS-Engine...egory=13022993

59weasel · 01-31-2017, 12:08 PM

Me likes! I emailed them and asked how "tall" the mounts are. If nothing else I guess a guy could tweak on the weld to the frame pieces a bit to help raise the engine a tad bit. Thanks!!

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-31-2017, 07:47 PM

I put them in a 56 GMC but with a Mustang II.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 01-31-2017, 11:15 PM

I didn't like how low my dirty dingo's sat, so I cut them and added 3/4" to each of the 4 legs. Much better now.

Mike

01-30-2017, 05:03 PM	#1
59weasel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redmond OR. Posts: 65	over my head? Well I first want to say I admire the guys that can stick with these "project" trucks and see them through to a daily driver standpoint. as I set on the stool by my warm stove in the garage this wknd. having adult beverages and staring at my "project" for about 3 hrs. wishing I could do something productive or had the $$$$ to do something productive, I wondered "what the hell was I thinking when I bought you 15 yrs. ago"?? SOOO MANY places to start, SOOO MANY things that need to be done how in the world do you guys stay on it? or stay focused? ok now for the question: the 5.3L I have in it sets pretty stinking low... I have it setting in there with dirty dingo LS swap mounts. are there any other companies or mounts you guys know of that are "taller" I'd like to raise it up a bit. I can't get my headers on. (mid to late 70's Camaro subframe grafted to the original 59 frame) the dang valve covers are just a bit higher in the engine bay than the upper "A" arms... __________________ '59 SWB (the money pit) Camaro clip/5.3 LM7/700r4/10bolt rear/bagged/and some mild mods here and there. '93 Jeep Cherokee with some stuff. (the toy) '06 Silverado 2500HD (daily driver) '12 Equinox (wifes ride) '66 Chevy LWB (daughters ride)

01-30-2017, 10:39 PM	#2
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: over my head? Use something like this and build your own? http://welderseries.com/#!/LS-Engine...egory=13022993 __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-31-2017, 12:08 PM	#3
59weasel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redmond OR. Posts: 65	Re: over my head? Me likes! I emailed them and asked how "tall" the mounts are. If nothing else I guess a guy could tweak on the weld to the frame pieces a bit to help raise the engine a tad bit. Thanks!! __________________ '59 SWB (the money pit) Camaro clip/5.3 LM7/700r4/10bolt rear/bagged/and some mild mods here and there. '93 Jeep Cherokee with some stuff. (the toy) '06 Silverado 2500HD (daily driver) '12 Equinox (wifes ride) '66 Chevy LWB (daughters ride)

01-31-2017, 07:47 PM	#4
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: over my head? I put them in a 56 GMC but with a Mustang II. __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-31-2017, 11:15 PM	#5
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: over my head? I didn't like how low my dirty dingo's sat, so I cut them and added 3/4" to each of the 4 legs. Much better now. Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project



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