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KULTULZ · 10-07-2019, 04:11 AM

The problem is that the original frame was designed for the Y-BLOCK install wheres the front mount was not that strong as actual strength was maintained by the double trans rear mount. Basically the same as the 55/57 BIRD but it used stabilizers on either side of the engine.

There has to be an cross-member involved to tie the frame rails together. The mounts I showed at first will not give that stability as shown in your diagrams.

Your heart is set on a SBF?

10-07-2019, 04:11 AM	#9
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,471	Re: 1959 F100 motor mount The problem is that the original frame was designed for the Y-BLOCK install wheres the front mount was not that strong as actual strength was maintained by the double trans rear mount. Basically the same as the 55/57 BIRD but it used stabilizers on either side of the engine. There has to be an cross-member involved to tie the frame rails together. The mounts I showed at first will not give that stability as shown in your diagrams. Your heart is set on a SBF? __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)