swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sparks427 · 01-29-2011, 03:25 PM

hey everybody i was plannin on doin the 455 swap in my c10. lookin to see if anybody has the part numbers of the engine side motor mounts from the chevy diesels they say work, wondering if anybody has those on hand i'd apreciate it, also if anybody has any pics the could share that would be awsome too. thanks guys. by the way i also did a search to see if there was anything on here and didnt come up w/ anything usefull

cam.man67 · 01-29-2011, 04:38 PM

I know a couple of folks have done this swap before, not sure about where the pics are offhand...

leadfoot067 · 01-29-2011, 08:52 PM

go to classicoldsmobile.com lots of info there

truck builders · 01-30-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sparks427

hey everybody i was plannin on doin the 455 swap in my c10. lookin to see if anybody has the part numbers of the engine side motor mounts from the chevy diesels they say work, wondering if anybody has those on hand i'd apreciate it, also if anybody has any pics the could share that would be awsome too. thanks guys. by the way i also did a search to see if there was anything on here and didnt come up w/ anything usefull

its easy attach your olds mounyts to the brackets

66skylarkpost · 01-30-2011, 06:31 PM

i've had a 455 buick in my '72 short step for 5 years now . i used the frame brackets from a mid 70's small block truck (73-87 same) and the motor mounts and towers from the '73 riviera the motor came from . olds does use a much shorter/different mount and towers than buick but you get the idea

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-06-2011, 12:17 PM

Welcome to the truck board Sparks427. Do you have any pics of your truck?

sparks427 · 02-06-2011, 02:39 PM

actually yes i do i'll probly start a build thread or somthin w/ pics, i got a few to start but i'm gunna take more in a few min and post them on here. thanks guys for all ur help from the way ya make it sound it, it shouldnt be all that hard to pull off.

sparks427 · 02-06-2011, 02:40 PM

also thanks 66skylarkpost for the pics for reference that gives me a better idea of what i'm lookin at.

01-29-2011, 03:25 PM	#1
sparks427 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: des moines, ia Posts: 99	swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 hey everybody i was plannin on doin the 455 swap in my c10. lookin to see if anybody has the part numbers of the engine side motor mounts from the chevy diesels they say work, wondering if anybody has those on hand i'd apreciate it, also if anybody has any pics the could share that would be awsome too. thanks guys. by the way i also did a search to see if there was anything on here and didnt come up w/ anything usefull

01-29-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 I know a couple of folks have done this swap before, not sure about where the pics are offhand... __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

01-29-2011, 08:52 PM	#3
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	Re: swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 go to classicoldsmobile.com lots of info there __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH

01-30-2011, 06:31 PM	#5
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 i've had a 455 buick in my '72 short step for 5 years now . i used the frame brackets from a mid 70's small block truck (73-87 same) and the motor mounts and towers from the '73 riviera the motor came from . olds does use a much shorter/different mount and towers than buick but you get the idea Attached Images __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car Last edited by 66skylarkpost; 01-30-2011 at 06:40 PM.

02-06-2011, 12:17 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 Welcome to the truck board Sparks427. Do you have any pics of your truck? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-06-2011, 02:39 PM	#7
sparks427 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: des moines, ia Posts: 99	Re: swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 actually yes i do i'll probly start a build thread or somthin w/ pics, i got a few to start but i'm gunna take more in a few min and post them on here. thanks guys for all ur help from the way ya make it sound it, it shouldnt be all that hard to pull off.

02-06-2011, 02:40 PM	#8
sparks427 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: des moines, ia Posts: 99	Re: swapping an olds 455 into my 67 c10 also thanks 66skylarkpost for the pics for reference that gives me a better idea of what i'm lookin at.



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