Mount Ls Engine Onto C10 Frame!

Now that the ls engine is put back together. I mount it on the c10 frame.

[@deankay4434]

The engine side mounts that slide are fine, but prefer to use the 73 or newer clam shell mounts. As a full length of metal wraps around them thus called "Safety Motor Mounts". The old style flat ones are not captured and can break. I am not running power adders like turbo's or superchargers. I have my share of turbo failures in the 70's & 80's. Spinning with engine off and no oil, pop-off valves sticking cause a run-away condition. This was factory. Also, clam shell mounts have metal bars to rest onto the bracket for extra support and vulcanized into the rubber. The problem is no metal on the brackets to rest on. Thru bolt is only support, with a OE type bracket they rest at bottom front and rear. I don't like the prices but salvage yards have doubled their price sheet. Still $100+ cheaper than Speedway or Dirty Dingo. Nice build! ASE Master since 78.

[@ronbunker5778]

I like those motor mounts...they give you lots of options for engine placement, I've never seen those before. You are moving right along!

[@adubbelde1]

When I installed the LT1 in my 37 PU, I centered it on the frame and blocked the front of the engine on the crossmember. My mounts were welded to the. frame that I had boxed. I made templates for the driver side, and then checked them on the passenger side. I don't know how, but they were a perfect match. The Trans mount is part of a Center Section that I got From Paul Horton in Canada that stiffens the hole chassis.

[@gingerauto]

I would like to buy a build a crossmember that will stiffen the chassis up. These old frames flex so much! Someday I want a 30s pickup!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Nice work ! Going to be a great truck 👍 Seen a few guys shave all the crap off the intake, they look much better after that.

[@gingerauto]

I have thought about doing that. They do look a lot better.

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

New subscriber bro🔥🔥🔥

[@Smokeroux]

Looking good! I had the same thoughts on the intake (ugly,but flows better). I bought a spare to shave….some day.

[@gingerauto]

I have thought about going the shaved route. They look pretty sweet fully shaved.

[@wbball15]

Great work

[@lifeinmsl8650]

Subscribed! I’m trying to do a very similar build and hopefully find your video’s helpful! What trans mount did you order?

[@deankay4434]

What frame mounts did you use? I know dirty dingo on block. Just curious about frame side. Thanks!

[@sandslx]

Nice work. What mounts did you mount to the dirty dingo plate? I used solid mounts and had to use spacers. Yours dropped right in.

[@gingerauto]

They were just ones I bought off Amazon if I remember right.

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

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