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Working on setting engine in place and setting up the motor mounts,steering,headers trifecta.
I went with the GM performance oil pan, the Camaro one was not going to fit.
Speed engineering C10 swap headers fit great so far.......
For the mounts struggled with placement quite a bit.

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Pics

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The engine looks pretty good for over 120k
I forgot, i sped right past the finial welding on the C4 cross member.

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Looks like I will have to make a trans tunnel :(

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first design of motor mounts weren't going to work

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I ordered 3 sets but ended using Randy Ellis design-111 their on Amazon
Its cut to fit but nice set up

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This set looks better and threads the needle

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nice mock up!
I would say, watch the clearance on the header to steering column shaft. it may transfer up the shaft and cook the ujoint. it looks pretty close in the pic.

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do you plan to reinforce the tubing where it butts against the flat plate? wouldn't want that to flex and crack/break under extreme stress, like wide open throttle burn out or something, causing the engine to roll in the engine bay when it breaks. I remember back in the day we used to put safety chains on the engine so if a mount broke the engine didn't rotate and tear everything apart. what a mess. we had less power then usually too.

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Yeah it’s not home yet I may have to put a bearing in somewhere
Steering column seats will dictate I hope

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Well its been a while since I put up some progress, but I've been working steadily. I get a good pace going and keep forgetting to take pictures.
Started working on the rear and 4 bar set up.

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Been working a lot of OT but found time to get some work done