67 4x4 w/ 396?

[breeh]

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

It's been my experience that when installing a BB in the 4x4s with stock manifolds, I had to cut the engine bracket. If I installed them with headers, I had to cut the frame to make room for the headers. I guess that what I should have said is if you are cutting the frame in a 67 to install a BB, then you will have to in the 68-72s also. The frames are the top section of the 4x4 frames where the engine sets from 67-72 are the same. Not like the 68-72 2 wheel drive frames where the frames are natched to accomidate the BBs. WES

Just to add my experience, I did not cut the engine bracket on my '68 with factory manifolds. I did trim about 3/8" off of the top of the frame rail for about 8 inches to clear the passenger side manifold.