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JHFORD51 · 08-04-2014, 08:24 PM

Who makes a decent front engine mount for the 37-48 engines? I purchased some in the past that collapsed prematurely (guess they didn't have enough steel reinforcement) and the rubber cracked severely. Looking through the vendors, price points and photos vary. The Drake ones seem to have additional internal metal but they are out of stock. A lot of times the retailers don't state who makes their parts either (D.C, Drake, Vintique, etc.).

No Ford script=no problem. I'm just looking for something that will not crush under engine (and trans weight, in this case a 1939) within a couple of years.

I ordered one each of the larger and smaller replacement donuts from NAPA to dissect and see if they look to be any good. I can reuse my OEM Ford HDW if they look ok.

Any thoughts/recommendations?

jrhaelig · 08-04-2014, 08:44 PM

I used Bob Drake's, but I bet you get endorsements of 2 or 3 others, too.

37 Coupe · 08-04-2014, 09:04 PM

See if Dick Spadaro has the motor mounts in stock. He may still be out of commision as a post couple weeks said he had some health issues. A few years ago I was lucky to buy some Drake stuff from him that Bob Drake himself was out of stock. Mayby some other vendors other than the big ones like Mac's that will help. Also run a wanted ad on Fordbarn and Early V8 swap this is how I obtained the outta stock floorboard seals when I did my 37.

Snouts out · 08-04-2014, 10:28 PM

Mac Vanpelt has some nice ones!

expavr · 08-05-2014, 12:25 AM

Try C&G (http://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/showp...=11&g=90&t=569)

JHFORD51 · 08-06-2014, 05:16 PM

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Thanks to all.

08-04-2014, 08:24 PM	#1
JHFORD51 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	1937 and up engine mount quality Who makes a decent front engine mount for the 37-48 engines? I purchased some in the past that collapsed prematurely (guess they didn't have enough steel reinforcement) and the rubber cracked severely. Looking through the vendors, price points and photos vary. The Drake ones seem to have additional internal metal but they are out of stock. A lot of times the retailers don't state who makes their parts either (D.C, Drake, Vintique, etc.). No Ford script=no problem. I'm just looking for something that will not crush under engine (and trans weight, in this case a 1939) within a couple of years. I ordered one each of the larger and smaller replacement donuts from NAPA to dissect and see if they look to be any good. I can reuse my OEM Ford HDW if they look ok. Any thoughts/recommendations?

08-04-2014, 08:44 PM	#2
jrhaelig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey Posts: 264	Re: 1937 and up engine mount quality I used Bob Drake's, but I bet you get endorsements of 2 or 3 others, too. __________________ John Haelig Bridgewater, NJ 1939 Ford Pickup 1963 Lincoln Continental 1939 Buick

08-04-2014, 09:04 PM	#3
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: 1937 and up engine mount quality See if Dick Spadaro has the motor mounts in stock. He may still be out of commision as a post couple weeks said he had some health issues. A few years ago I was lucky to buy some Drake stuff from him that Bob Drake himself was out of stock. Mayby some other vendors other than the big ones like Mac's that will help. Also run a wanted ad on Fordbarn and Early V8 swap this is how I obtained the outta stock floorboard seals when I did my 37. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

08-04-2014, 10:28 PM	#4
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: 1937 and up engine mount quality Mac Vanpelt has some nice ones!

08-05-2014, 12:25 AM	#5
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 776	Re: 1937 and up engine mount quality Try C&G (http://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/showp...=11&g=90&t=569)

08-06-2014, 05:16 PM	#6
JHFORD51 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	Re: 1937 and up engine mount quality Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks to all.