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mexgrhd68 · 06-14-2007, 01:13 AM

Hello everybody, just wondering if anyone out there have a set of front motor mounts for the 55-59 chevy trucks with a V8. If so, I would like to buy them. please pm me. Thanks.

OrrieG · 06-14-2007, 06:22 PM

I know the rubber is still available from NAPA auto parts. I just bought some a couple of weeks ago. I think the catalog showed the metal shaft as available too. I think the 6 and V8's are the same piece just mounted in a different location.

dwcsr · 06-14-2007, 08:46 PM

you can get them at brothers or american classic truck

dcody619 · 01-09-2011, 11:53 PM

What v8 motor do the original motor mounts work with? I have a 58 and would like to drop a v8 without all welding and cutting. Thanks
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Russell Ashley · 01-10-2011, 12:31 AM

To add the original style V8 front mounts to a truck that had a six you will need the brackets that bolt to the front crossmember as well as the posts, washers, and rubber biscuits. If I were you I would buy one of the aftermarket crossmembers that use side mounts. You can get one for less than an original style setup. I have the original style mounts on my 57 with a 350 engine and they interfere with the power steering pump and also the outlet side of the fuel pump. You can work around the fuel pump issue but I had to modify my driver side engine mounting bracket as well as the power steering pump mounting bracket to get it to fit. If I had it to do over I would use the side mounts.

dcody619 · 01-10-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

To add the original style V8 front mounts to a truck that had a six you will need the brackets that bolt to the front crossmember as well as the posts, washers, and rubber biscuits. If I were you I would buy one of the aftermarket crossmembers that use side mounts. You can get one for less than an original style setup. I have the original style mounts on my 57 with a 350 engine and they interfere with the power steering pump and also the outlet side of the fuel pump. You can work around the fuel pump issue but I had to modify my driver side engine mounting bracket as well as the power steering pump mounting bracket to get it to fit. If I had it to do over I would use the side mounts.

So if I am not running power steering, would you recommend them for someone that doesnt know how to weld? And im not doing an all out modification...so they work on any sbc?
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OrrieG · 01-10-2011, 02:18 AM

I just used 1/2" plate for my front brackets, bolted to the cross member using existing holes with a big and smaller grade 8 bolts. Did have to modify the driver side block bracket for the PS, did not have any issues with the fuel pump.

Russell Ashley · 01-10-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dcody619

So if I am not running power steering, would you recommend them for someone that doesnt know how to weld? And im not doing an all out modification...so they work on any sbc?
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If I were doing mine over I would use the side mounts. You might want to add p/s later and it will give you more flexibility about which p/s pump mount you can use. Take a look at Brother's website and compare your options for engine mounts.

OrrieG: I was referring to the tight bend you have to make in the 3/8th inch tubing coming out of the fuel pump in order to clear the mount. How did you handle that? My tubing benders won't make a bend close enough to the fitting to make it work. I got some multi-wall tubing from NAPA that doesn't require a bender and got it done, but I don't like the way it looks.

Russell Ashley · 01-10-2011, 02:19 PM

Since my last post I was flipping through the projects thread and saw this. I hope Reddzx doesn't mind my using his pic. What application can I ask the parts man for that will get me a fuel pump like this? The NAPA guy let me look through his book and none of the pumps had this inlet and outlet configuration.

OrrieG · 01-10-2011, 02:47 PM

I haven't made up that line yet, so I might be in for a challenge. On the fuel pump I wonder if it is the style that the bottom bolts on and if you can unbolt and turn the bottom without affecting the diaphram workings? I've never taken one apart to see.

dicer · 01-10-2011, 03:38 PM

I would not use any after market mount system. The do it yourself plate mount is a good idea, though it should be braced to kinda look like the stock mounts do when attached to the crossmember. And if memory serves the stand off studs are shorter length than the 6 cylinder. If your going to butcher the frame anyway then do what ever, but if you ever plan to sell the truck to a guy that wants stock it just becomes a molested mess. Sorry its my opinion.

Gene Sharp · 01-11-2011, 12:59 PM

Get a "high performance " pump that has a removeable botttom
such as one from Holley etc
then remove screws and rotate bottom till all outlets clear

Gene

OrrieG · 01-11-2011, 03:52 PM

I was looking in my Jegs catalog for something else this morning and noticed all the after market pumps have the fittings facing the frame rail. They have one that the bottom rotates 360 degrees "to fit any application" as they say.

Russell Ashley · 01-11-2011, 06:21 PM

After reading Gene's post I looked on EBay and it looks like most of the pumps there allow you to index the fittings to the direction you need. Wish I'd known it before.

Gene Sharp · 01-11-2011, 07:32 PM

If my memory server me correctly
you can buy stock type mounts with a provision to mount the Power steering pump
to the Mount

Gene

Gene Sharp · 01-11-2011, 07:36 PM

If you do not use a bell housing with mounting provisions
you will need a strap or chain to act as a torque limiter to keep motor from trying to rotate
and bind throttle linkage etc
Gene

dcody619 · 01-11-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene Sharp

If you do not use a bell housing with mounting provisions
you will need a strap or chain to act as a torque limiter to keep motor from trying to rotate
and bind throttle linkage etc
Gene

Didnt think about it twisting...good to know.

Do u guys know if the tranny on a 235 will bolt on to a 350?
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Gene Sharp · 01-11-2011, 08:13 PM

Yes bolts right up
Just get a V 8 Bell housing clutch and presure Plate
and flywheel
and makes a good driver

Gene

dcody619 · 01-11-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene Sharp

Yes bolts right up
Just get a V 8 Bell housing clutch and presure Plate
and flywheel
and makes a good driver

Gene

Thanks Gene you just saved me $$
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Gene Sharp · 01-11-2011, 08:28 PM

stock Rams Horn manifolds
some simplle exaust pipes and you are good to go
Keep the origional big wheel and power steering not nearly so important

Gene

dcody619 · 01-11-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene Sharp

stock Rams Horn manifolds
some simplle exaust pipes and you are good to go
Keep the origional big wheel and power steering not nearly so important

Gene

Thanks for the power steering tip, i was gettin a lil worried about it. Good to know...
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06-14-2007, 01:13 AM	#1
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	55-59 chevy front motor mounts Hello everybody, just wondering if anyone out there have a set of front motor mounts for the 55-59 chevy trucks with a V8. If so, I would like to buy them. please pm me. Thanks. __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

06-14-2007, 06:22 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts I know the rubber is still available from NAPA auto parts. I just bought some a couple of weeks ago. I think the catalog showed the metal shaft as available too. I think the 6 and V8's are the same piece just mounted in a different location. Last edited by OrrieG; 06-14-2007 at 06:23 PM.

06-14-2007, 08:46 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts you can get them at brothers or american classic truck

01-09-2011, 11:53 PM	#4
dcody619 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 39	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts What v8 motor do the original motor mounts work with? I have a 58 and would like to drop a v8 without all welding and cutting. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

01-10-2011, 12:31 AM	#5
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts To add the original style V8 front mounts to a truck that had a six you will need the brackets that bolt to the front crossmember as well as the posts, washers, and rubber biscuits. If I were you I would buy one of the aftermarket crossmembers that use side mounts. You can get one for less than an original style setup. I have the original style mounts on my 57 with a 350 engine and they interfere with the power steering pump and also the outlet side of the fuel pump. You can work around the fuel pump issue but I had to modify my driver side engine mounting bracket as well as the power steering pump mounting bracket to get it to fit. If I had it to do over I would use the side mounts. Last edited by Russell Ashley; 01-10-2011 at 12:32 AM. Reason: additional information.

01-10-2011, 02:18 AM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts I just used 1/2" plate for my front brackets, bolted to the cross member using existing holes with a big and smaller grade 8 bolts. Did have to modify the driver side block bracket for the PS, did not have any issues with the fuel pump. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-10-2011, 02:19 PM	#9
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts Since my last post I was flipping through the projects thread and saw this. I hope Reddzx doesn't mind my using his pic. What application can I ask the parts man for that will get me a fuel pump like this? The NAPA guy let me look through his book and none of the pumps had this inlet and outlet configuration. Attached Images

01-10-2011, 02:47 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts I haven't made up that line yet, so I might be in for a challenge. On the fuel pump I wonder if it is the style that the bottom bolts on and if you can unbolt and turn the bottom without affecting the diaphram workings? I've never taken one apart to see. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-10-2011, 03:38 PM	#11
dicer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 529	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts I would not use any after market mount system. The do it yourself plate mount is a good idea, though it should be braced to kinda look like the stock mounts do when attached to the crossmember. And if memory serves the stand off studs are shorter length than the 6 cylinder. If your going to butcher the frame anyway then do what ever, but if you ever plan to sell the truck to a guy that wants stock it just becomes a molested mess. Sorry its my opinion.

01-11-2011, 12:59 PM	#12
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts Get a "high performance " pump that has a removeable botttom such as one from Holley etc then remove screws and rotate bottom till all outlets clear Gene

01-11-2011, 03:52 PM	#13
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts I was looking in my Jegs catalog for something else this morning and noticed all the after market pumps have the fittings facing the frame rail. They have one that the bottom rotates 360 degrees "to fit any application" as they say. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-11-2011, 06:21 PM	#14
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts After reading Gene's post I looked on EBay and it looks like most of the pumps there allow you to index the fittings to the direction you need. Wish I'd known it before. Last edited by Russell Ashley; 01-11-2011 at 06:25 PM.

01-11-2011, 07:32 PM	#15
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts If my memory server me correctly you can buy stock type mounts with a provision to mount the Power steering pump to the Mount Gene

01-11-2011, 07:36 PM	#16
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts If you do not use a bell housing with mounting provisions you will need a strap or chain to act as a torque limiter to keep motor from trying to rotate and bind throttle linkage etc Gene

01-11-2011, 08:13 PM	#18
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts Yes bolts right up Just get a V 8 Bell housing clutch and presure Plate and flywheel and makes a good driver Gene



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01-11-2011, 08:28 PM	#20
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Re: 55-59 chevy front motor mounts stock Rams Horn manifolds some simplle exaust pipes and you are good to go Keep the origional big wheel and power steering not nearly so important Gene

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