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60apache · 01-14-2011, 01:49 AM

ok I am trying to get my engine in place. I have a 60 apache which the frame is shorter and narower than most of yours so I am having to cut and weld and make spacers. so I am trying to get the ls1 in the correct spot I have aftermarket stands and adjustable mounts so I can basically get it in any location. I want to see some pics of your engine mounting locations so I can get an idea of where it needs to sit in relation to the control arms if this makes sence. please post pics of your engine mounts with engine mounted in vehicle.

68GMCCustom · 01-14-2011, 04:51 PM

heres what an ECE setup looks like:

Then I started messing with TransDapt plates and 6cyl stands then finally SBC V8 stands and the plates. It could go back further then where it wound up.

**Clyde65** · 01-14-2011, 07:23 PM

You keeping the torsion bar? How much is the difference between the rails for your 61 and say my 65? on my 65 I had to take about 1" off the top of the frame rail on each side so the POL perches would bolt up, but no big deal since the 68-72 have the same amount taken off from the factory to accommodate a BB.

60apache · 01-20-2011, 10:46 PM

I have a front suspension from an 80 model with disc brakes. my frame is 1" shorter than the newer trucks. I had to add 1" to the top and cut out 1/4" from the side to make the motor mounts work.

68GMCCustom · 01-21-2011, 03:44 PM

so where's the pics?

01-14-2011, 01:49 AM	#1
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	engine stand and mount pics please ok I am trying to get my engine in place. I have a 60 apache which the frame is shorter and narower than most of yours so I am having to cut and weld and make spacers. so I am trying to get the ls1 in the correct spot I have aftermarket stands and adjustable mounts so I can basically get it in any location. I want to see some pics of your engine mounting locations so I can get an idea of where it needs to sit in relation to the control arms if this makes sence. please post pics of your engine mounts with engine mounted in vehicle.

01-14-2011, 04:51 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: engine stand and mount pics please heres what an ECE setup looks like: Then I started messing with TransDapt plates and 6cyl stands then finally SBC V8 stands and the plates. It could go back further then where it wound up. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken Last edited by 68GMCCustom; 01-14-2011 at 04:51 PM.

01-14-2011, 07:23 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: engine stand and mount pics please You keeping the torsion bar? How much is the difference between the rails for your 61 and say my 65? on my 65 I had to take about 1" off the top of the frame rail on each side so the POL perches would bolt up, but no big deal since the 68-72 have the same amount taken off from the factory to accommodate a BB. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-20-2011, 10:46 PM	#4
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	Re: engine stand and mount pics please I have a front suspension from an 80 model with disc brakes. my frame is 1" shorter than the newer trucks. I had to add 1" to the top and cut out 1/4" from the side to make the motor mounts work.

01-21-2011, 03:44 PM	#5
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: engine stand and mount pics please so where's the pics? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken



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