1964 Valiant "Get Runnin & Drivin"
Ok so, I've mentioned this a time or two here and there and I thought I'd post pictures so you can get an idea of what I'm going to do. This is my version of early A body big block mounts using all Chrysler factory parts and modifying them a little bit.
These are factory big block spool mounts (73 and up) and 318 truck mount brackets. I shortened the mount bushings up to fit into the truck brackets. I'll install the engine and transmission in the car and bolt it to the cross member. That will have it located front to back. Next I'll locate it left to right and height wise...I have all those measurements. Once that's done, I'll locate the through bolt holes in the truck brackets and drill those. Then I'll bolt the brackets together and set the engine down on top of the K frame mound pads located correctly. Then come in from underneath, mark the brackets in the center of the K frame mount slots, drill those holes and bolt it all in. I used the old bushings for mock up only. I'll get some new poly bushings for the final product. Very easy conversion on the cheap using all Chrysler parts, except the poly bushing inserts. This will work for basically any chassis that has flat mount pads on the K member. Any engine combination. I guess I just made spool mounts jump in price.
Ok so, I've mentioned this a time or two here and there and I thought I'd post pictures so you can get an idea of what I'm going to do. This is my version of early A body big block mounts using all Chrysler factory parts and modifying them a little bit.
These are factory big block spool mounts (73 and up) and 318 truck mount brackets. I shortened the mount bushings up to fit into the truck brackets. I'll install the engine and transmission in the car and bolt it to the cross member. That will have it located front to back. Next I'll locate it left to right and height wise...I have all those measurements. Once that's done, I'll locate the through bolt holes in the truck brackets and drill those. Then I'll bolt the brackets together and set the engine down on top of the K frame mound pads located correctly. Then come in from underneath, mark the brackets in the center of the K frame mount slots, drill those holes and bolt it all in. I used the old bushings for mock up only. I'll get some new poly bushings for the final product. Very easy conversion on the cheap using all Chrysler parts, except the poly bushing inserts. This will work for basically any chassis that has flat mount pads on the K member. Any engine combination. I guess I just made spool mounts jump in price.
