Somebody might have put a 283 in a 70's car, but it was not the original
motor. Last year for the 283 was '67 or '68.
But if it was installed in a 70's car it must have the bosses...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Sain" <rsain@gte.net>
To: "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Motor mount question
Steve,
This 283 is out of a 70's model car and does have the side mount bosses.
Thanks!
- Ryan
On 7/3/03 9:38 AM, "Steve Hanberg" <steve@oldsub.com> wrote:
> I know the early 265 did not have side mount bosses. I think the first
283s
> did not either. Its unlikely yours is that early, but I'd suggest you
> verify it first.
>
> The side mount cross members I've seen all would require you to work out
the
> motor angle, and fit the crossmember appropriately.
>
> I've never bought one and don't have an opinion as to which is best...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ryan Sain" <rsain@gte.net>
> To: "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 8:57 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Motor mount question
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'll try this again...
>
> We have one last thing to do before the frame goes
> to paint. And that is to fit the motor/tranny.
>
> We have a 283 and would like to use side motor mounts. There are MANY
> sources out there for these - any recommendations?
>
> And a technical question: When using the side mounts, is the motor
> automatically set at the proper slope (front to back)? Or do I need to
> adjust for that when I weld the suckers in place?
>
> TIA
>
> - Ryan
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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