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P_A · 11-07-2007, 01:27 PM

I fit the 73-87 style engine mounts to the 64 frame and got the big block and 3 speed trans bolted in place yesterday. Here are a few pics.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-07-2007, 02:48 PM

YOu should put the valve covers on that engine also..

P_A · 11-07-2007, 03:55 PM

I did fit the valve covers, but i took the pictures before i put them on. There is plenty of room for them.

rodnok1 · 11-07-2007, 04:00 PM

Wow that's gonna be close with dist/valve covers.

NF65Fleetside · 11-07-2007, 06:03 PM

yah, sure the dizzy will fit without problem?

Iron-Butt · 11-07-2007, 06:56 PM

Did you have to cut the frame or was it already cut. I had to cut the frame on mine where the mounts bolted to the frame. I used the back holes.

P_A · 11-07-2007, 09:16 PM

There is plenty of room for the distributor. I will lay the intake on the engine and take a few pictures. I think the angle of the pictures i posted make the engine look closer to the fire wall than it really is.

David, I had to cut the frame so the holes in the towers would align with the forward and rear holes already drilled on the top frame rail. If you have any pictures of your big block install, i would like to take a look at them. Thanks.

SoCalBigBlocks · 11-09-2007, 12:10 PM

I have a question for you guys doing Big Blocks in 60-66 trucks. Have any of you used the '72 only Big Block mounts, and if so, what trans. crossmember for installing a T400 with it? Thanks, Tim

harry · 11-10-2007, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P_A

I fit the 73-87 style engine mounts to the 64 frame and got the big block and 3 speed trans bolted in place yesterday. Here are a few pics.

cool, my 454 fits on original mounts without hitting or cutting anything,limited to low rocker covers only

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-10-2007, 09:59 AM

I have noticed that on some of the trucks the engine will bolt right up in the original holes and some have to move the mounts up because the heads won't clear the firewall. Mine would not clear the firewall so I did a little cutting and welding.

Would your truck be a 63 Harry?

harry · 11-10-2007, 08:25 PM

yep its a 63 model

poncho_villa · 11-19-2007, 06:26 PM

I find this an interesting thread for identifying clearance problems. I have a 58 apache mounted on a 64 chassis, which is the same as a 63. The 283 is getting a little tired and I am thinkin big block. With how the body is mounted to keep the front wheels centered in the wheelwells, I have lots of room between the SBC valve covers and firewall. So I should be able to get away without and firewall mods. So what I need to find out from any of you guys is can you give me the dimension from the center of the engine mounts to the back of the head and also for the mounts to the fan blades. I might be crowding into the radiator. David and Paul - you both wrote about having to cut the frame for mounts. Can you be more specific on what and how much cutting is involved? Thanks, Rick.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-19-2007, 06:58 PM

I have been looking at the newer mounts but just don't think they are going to work for me now. I just ordered a set of BB mounts for a 67-71 chevy truck. They are alot smaller then the newer ones. I really don't like the look of the later mounts and yes mine is not going to be a daily driver. I will show it for fun also..

11-07-2007, 01:27 PM	#1
P_A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: huntsville,al Posts: 75	Test Fit Big Block I fit the 73-87 style engine mounts to the 64 frame and got the big block and 3 speed trans bolted in place yesterday. Here are a few pics. __________________ Paul 1964 C10 SWB Fleetside-396/M21 4 speed 1957 Belair-283/M21 4 speed 1972 Camaro

11-07-2007, 02:48 PM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Test Fit Big Block YOu should put the valve covers on that engine also.. __________________ "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

11-07-2007, 03:55 PM	#3
P_A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: huntsville,al Posts: 75	Re: Test Fit Big Block I did fit the valve covers, but i took the pictures before i put them on. There is plenty of room for them. __________________ Paul 1964 C10 SWB Fleetside-396/M21 4 speed 1957 Belair-283/M21 4 speed 1972 Camaro

11-07-2007, 04:00 PM	#4
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	Re: Test Fit Big Block Wow that's gonna be close with dist/valve covers. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

11-07-2007, 06:03 PM	#5
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Test Fit Big Block yah, sure the dizzy will fit without problem?

11-07-2007, 06:56 PM	#6
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Test Fit Big Block Did you have to cut the frame or was it already cut. I had to cut the frame on mine where the mounts bolted to the frame. I used the back holes. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-07-2007, 09:16 PM	#7
P_A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: huntsville,al Posts: 75	Re: Test Fit Big Block There is plenty of room for the distributor. I will lay the intake on the engine and take a few pictures. I think the angle of the pictures i posted make the engine look closer to the fire wall than it really is. David, I had to cut the frame so the holes in the towers would align with the forward and rear holes already drilled on the top frame rail. If you have any pictures of your big block install, i would like to take a look at them. Thanks. __________________ Paul 1964 C10 SWB Fleetside-396/M21 4 speed 1957 Belair-283/M21 4 speed 1972 Camaro Last edited by P_A; 11-07-2007 at 09:21 PM.

11-09-2007, 12:10 PM	#8
SoCalBigBlocks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 47	Re: Test Fit Big Block I have a question for you guys doing Big Blocks in 60-66 trucks. Have any of you used the '72 only Big Block mounts, and if so, what trans. crossmember for installing a T400 with it? Thanks, Tim

11-10-2007, 09:59 AM	#10
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Test Fit Big Block I have noticed that on some of the trucks the engine will bolt right up in the original holes and some have to move the mounts up because the heads won't clear the firewall. Mine would not clear the firewall so I did a little cutting and welding. Would your truck be a 63 Harry? __________________ "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

11-10-2007, 08:25 PM	#11
harry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: masterton New Zealand Posts: 239	Re: Test Fit Big Block yep its a 63 model

11-19-2007, 06:26 PM	#12
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Test Fit Big Block I find this an interesting thread for identifying clearance problems. I have a 58 apache mounted on a 64 chassis, which is the same as a 63. The 283 is getting a little tired and I am thinkin big block. With how the body is mounted to keep the front wheels centered in the wheelwells, I have lots of room between the SBC valve covers and firewall. So I should be able to get away without and firewall mods. So what I need to find out from any of you guys is can you give me the dimension from the center of the engine mounts to the back of the head and also for the mounts to the fan blades. I might be crowding into the radiator. David and Paul - you both wrote about having to cut the frame for mounts. Can you be more specific on what and how much cutting is involved? Thanks, Rick.

11-19-2007, 06:58 PM	#13
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Test Fit Big Block I have been looking at the newer mounts but just don't think they are going to work for me now. I just ordered a set of BB mounts for a 67-71 chevy truck. They are alot smaller then the newer ones. I really don't like the look of the later mounts and yes mine is not going to be a daily driver. I will show it for fun also.. __________________ "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



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