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JADF · 11-18-2018, 05:26 AM

Hey! I'm looking for the best motor mount options for adding a LS (Gen IV Truck 5.3) into my 60 apache with a crossmember from 77 c10. There seems to be endless options but I can't find anything pertaining to my specific situation.

- I am planning on adding AC from vintage air
- I want to do the least amount of fab work to get the motor to sit in the chassis
- The motor will eventually be turboed so I'm not sure if I want to relocate the ac compressor up (I will if necessary though)

Any specific mounts come to mind?

I need both the mount on the engine as well as the arms that attach to the crossmember and frame.

Thanks!

**Clyde65** · 11-18-2018, 09:15 AM

Do you have the stock or the stock 77 motor perches?

**The Rocknrod** · 11-18-2018, 10:52 AM

http://dirtydingo.com/shop/index.php
Also there is a LS section on the forum - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206
But first if you look thru the LS swap FAQ list you will helped out in many ways - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456787

JADF · 11-18-2018, 09:49 PM

I was thinking about the dingo sliders but they wont clear the low mount ac and I'm not sure if i want to relocate it up high due to the future turbo plans.

I currently have no motor perches, I need help in choosing those as well

It's the lack of 60-62 that seems to make this hard. Seems like everyone swaps to a later frame or keeps their torsion bars with the LS swap.

**Captainfab** · 11-18-2018, 11:56 PM

About the only motor mount brackets that fit close on the '60-'62 frames are the '67-'72 small block engine mount brackets. Those may need a 1/4" spacer on top of the frame. Unfortunately the '63-'72 engine mounts aren't very tough in a performance application. The '73+ engine mounts are much superior but the brackets will require either a sizeable spacer on top of the frame or cut and welded to fit.

JADF · 11-19-2018, 01:49 AM

I figured I was just overthinking it n ordered some weld in universal mounts.
Cheap and I should be able to put the motor exactly where I want.

verdell · 11-19-2018, 11:33 AM

In my '60, I kept my torsion bar front suspension and used the '73 & up sbc engine perches that I had in place for my 383. When I swapped over to the 5.3, I kept those perches and used them along with these from ebay (p/n 14020A).

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Everything bolted right up and slid right into place.

11-18-2018, 05:26 AM	#1
JADF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 18	help choosing mounts for my 1960 c10 LS swap Hey! I'm looking for the best motor mount options for adding a LS (Gen IV Truck 5.3) into my 60 apache with a crossmember from 77 c10. There seems to be endless options but I can't find anything pertaining to my specific situation. - I am planning on adding AC from vintage air - I want to do the least amount of fab work to get the motor to sit in the chassis - The motor will eventually be turboed so I'm not sure if I want to relocate the ac compressor up (I will if necessary though) Any specific mounts come to mind? I need both the mount on the engine as well as the arms that attach to the crossmember and frame. Thanks!

11-18-2018, 09:15 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: help choosing mounts for my 1960 c10 LS swap Do you have the stock or the stock 77 motor perches? __________________ 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!*

11-18-2018, 10:52 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: help choosing mounts for my 1960 c10 LS swap http://dirtydingo.com/shop/index.php Also there is a LS section on the forum - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206 But first if you look thru the LS swap FAQ list you will helped out in many ways - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456787 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-18-2018, 09:49 PM	#4
JADF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 18	Re: help choosing mounts for my 1960 c10 LS swap I was thinking about the dingo sliders but they wont clear the low mount ac and I'm not sure if i want to relocate it up high due to the future turbo plans. I currently have no motor perches, I need help in choosing those as well It's the lack of 60-62 that seems to make this hard. Seems like everyone swaps to a later frame or keeps their torsion bars with the LS swap.

11-18-2018, 11:56 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: help choosing mounts for my 1960 c10 LS swap About the only motor mount brackets that fit close on the '60-'62 frames are the '67-'72 small block engine mount brackets. Those may need a 1/4" spacer on top of the frame. Unfortunately the '63-'72 engine mounts aren't very tough in a performance application. The '73+ engine mounts are much superior but the brackets will require either a sizeable spacer on top of the frame or cut and welded to fit. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-19-2018, 01:49 AM	#6
JADF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 18	Re: help choosing mounts for my 1960 c10 LS swap I figured I was just overthinking it n ordered some weld in universal mounts. Cheap and I should be able to put the motor exactly where I want.

11-19-2018, 11:33 AM	#7
verdell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 445	Re: help choosing mounts for my 1960 c10 LS swap In my '60, I kept my torsion bar front suspension and used the '73 & up sbc engine perches that I had in place for my 383. When I swapped over to the 5.3, I kept those perches and used them along with these from ebay (p/n 14020A). Everything bolted right up and slid right into place.



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