Cadillac 331 in a Ford

[40coe]

I am looking for a set of motor mounts to put a 1950's Cadillac 331 in a 35-40 Ford. I know Hurst made these in the past.
Mike 425-478-1271

[RalphG]

I've never seen one but I've heard them referred to as "Fordillacs".

[jimTN]

Its a near bolt in if you have the starter housing that moves the starter to the right hand side. Setup requires an adapter plate and pilot bearing, behind the engine and Hurst mounts for the front as well as the starter adapter. This assumes you are using the Ford trans.

[corvette8n]

Try emailing Matt at iron trap garage, I think they just put a 331 Caddy in a ‘38
[email protected]

They have lots of parts for sale on their website, also check out their YouTube.

Caddy into ‘38 conv.
https://youtu.be/6KOJ0Bwpcnw?si=t0dEWhETCGcole3s

[richard crow]

starter does not have to be moved olds does

[F1 MIKE]

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[blucar]

Originally Posted by richard crow

starter does not have to be moved olds does

Ditto on the starter relocation... Cad engines in Fords was a very common application during the mid '50's..

[big job]

Matt said parts are listed on Instagram (which does not work for me) ?

[Fritz]

They are also listed on their parts webpage.

https://irontrapgarage.com/collections/parts

[big job]

Thanks Fritz that works

[Henry Floored]

Amazing

[40coe]

Originally Posted by F1 MIKE

Try Belmonts Rod and Custom 781-326-9599

I called Belmonts Rod and Custom. Very nice people, unfortunately they do not have the motor mounts for the 331. They do have them for the 1964 Cadillac engine 390, I think?

I am going to make them with the help from a good friend. Anyone else want some? Let me know. Thanks to all for the response!

[Krylon32]

Several years ago if my memory is right I saw one of these conversions in AZ. I think it may have been owned by Jackie Howerton? Nice green 40 with patina.

[tubman]

When I was first on the H.A.M.B., I saw a link to "Belmont's" site. At that time, they had the entire Offenhauser catalog on it. Turned out that it was just for reference only, but it drove me crazy for a while, because just about any Internet search for old speed equipment ended up there. They had none of the old stuff.

I haven't been led that far astray since a certain stripper back in '92.

[Krylon32]

Offenhauser used to a good source but since the family sold the business the new owners are not the best at running the business. Availability of parts has diminished and prices have increased significantly.

[Henry Floored]

[40coe]

Nice install! A Ford in a Ford very nice!

[Pete]

A pair of scissors, some cardboard, a hack saw, a drill motor, some 1/4 inch plate and you can have some mounts far superior to what you can buy.

I did one in "55" with a modified 37 LaSalle transmission. That thing could be shifted so fast it sounded like a Lenco.

[Automotive Stud]

I put a 331 in my 40 in 2019, I got the hurst style mounts new from Mitchell Motor Works. Not sure if Mitch is still in business but his number was 415-806-4345 and his email was [email protected]

[40coe]

Originally Posted by Automotive Stud

I put a 331 in my 40 in 2019, I got the hurst style mounts new from Mitchell Motor Works. Not sure if Mitch is still in business but his number was 415-806-4345 and his email was [email protected]

Thank you for the tip! Mitch was super guy. He still has some of the ones he made. $139 plus shipping, mine are on the way shortly.
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