73 Clamshell Motor Mounts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cgster · 03-23-2016, 12:53 PM

After reading multiple on top of multiple threads about which motor mounts/adapter to use for an LS swap on 67-72 trucks I have decided to go with a 73 clamshell mount and the dirty dingo sliding adapters.

Is this the correct 73 clamshell mount that they refer to?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-Chevro...1WEGv4&vxp=mtr

Also, is there anything else required besides the clamshell mounts and the DD sliders to mount the engine in place?

Thanks.

SaltyC20 · 03-23-2016, 01:39 PM

This is the engine side mount. The following dirty dingo slider will be used instead of this part. You will need to buy the frame side parts off the 73+.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-LS1-LS...pT7Pxu&vxp=mtr

Oldblue68chevy · 03-23-2016, 01:40 PM

The pieces in the link are the one that bolt to the motor. You do not need those with the DD sliders. You need the pieces that bolt to the frame mounts.

I used the same set up. Here is a pic of the frame mounts and the sliders on the motor.

cgster · 03-23-2016, 02:01 PM

SaltyC20 & Oldblue68chevy, thank you both for taking the time to answer and supply pictures. Much appreciated.

UP GRADE · 03-23-2016, 06:57 PM

I ordered these Friday received Monday them come unpainted and free shipping. http:/m.ebay.com/itm/Dirty-Dingo-Adjustable-Conversion-Engine-Mounts-LS1-Swap-88-98-2WD-GM-Truck-RAW-/221849177885?nav=SEARCH

UP GRADE · 03-24-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UP GRADE

I ordered these Friday received Monday them come unpainted and free shipping. http:/m.ebay.com/itm/Dirty-Dingo-Adjustable-Conversion-Engine-Mounts-LS1-Swap-88-98-2WD-GM-Truck-RAW-/221849177885?nav=SEARCH

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dirty-Dingo-...lVEqvB&vxp=mtr

trukzguy · 04-28-2016, 10:33 PM

Are you able to run the factory ac compressor in the factory position with these motor mounts?

SaltyC20 · 04-29-2016, 04:58 PM

In my 1969 C10 I have factory AC in the factory position with the DD slider and clam shell mounts. However, it is tight. I did a bit of clearancing on the frame and had to modify the compressor hose connections to get them to fit.

03-23-2016, 12:53 PM	#1
cgster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 327	73 Clamshell Motor Mounts After reading multiple on top of multiple threads about which motor mounts/adapter to use for an LS swap on 67-72 trucks I have decided to go with a 73 clamshell mount and the dirty dingo sliding adapters. Is this the correct 73 clamshell mount that they refer to? http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-Chevro...1WEGv4&vxp=mtr Also, is there anything else required besides the clamshell mounts and the DD sliders to mount the engine in place? Thanks.

03-23-2016, 01:39 PM	#2
SaltyC20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 47	Re: 73 Clamshell Motor Mounts This is the engine side mount. The following dirty dingo slider will be used instead of this part. You will need to buy the frame side parts off the 73+. http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-LS1-LS...pT7Pxu&vxp=mtr Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy C20 Last edited by SaltyC20; 03-23-2016 at 01:45 PM.

03-23-2016, 01:40 PM	#3
Oldblue68chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Freedom Pa Posts: 139	Re: 73 Clamshell Motor Mounts The pieces in the link are the one that bolt to the motor. You do not need those with the DD sliders. You need the pieces that bolt to the frame mounts. I used the same set up. Here is a pic of the frame mounts and the sliders on the motor. Attached Images

03-23-2016, 02:01 PM	#4
cgster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 327	Re: 73 Clamshell Motor Mounts SaltyC20 & Oldblue68chevy, thank you both for taking the time to answer and supply pictures. Much appreciated.

03-23-2016, 06:57 PM	#5
UP GRADE one set closer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis TN. Posts: 722	Re: 73 Clamshell Motor Mounts I ordered these Friday received Monday them come unpainted and free shipping. http:/m.ebay.com/itm/Dirty-Dingo-Adjustable-Conversion-Engine-Mounts-LS1-Swap-88-98-2WD-GM-Truck-RAW-/221849177885?nav=SEARCH Last edited by UP GRADE; 03-23-2016 at 07:06 PM.

04-28-2016, 10:33 PM	#7
trukzguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Barrhead, Alberta Posts: 68	Re: 73 Clamshell Motor Mounts Are you able to run the factory ac compressor in the factory position with these motor mounts? __________________ Jay Barrhead,Alberta,Canada 1967 GMC 400sb Porterbuilt stage 2 front and rear suspension http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=419519

04-29-2016, 04:58 PM	#8
SaltyC20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 47	Re: 73 Clamshell Motor Mounts In my 1969 C10 I have factory AC in the factory position with the DD slider and clam shell mounts. However, it is tight. I did a bit of clearancing on the frame and had to modify the compressor hose connections to get them to fit. __________________ 1968 Chevy C20



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