Hi all,It’s been a while, so some photos of engine and transmission mounts.Motor mounts uses the stock 2.3 mounts with about 1/2 inch sliced from the face and a flat plate welded,then sbc isolators bolted to the flat plate.I will not use the fan shown but will use electric. Weather not looking good for Friday, Carlisle but may show up on Saturday.Melvin

Hi all,It’s been a while, so some photos of engine and transmission mounts.Motor mounts uses the stock 2.3 mounts with about 1/2 inch sliced from the face and a flat plate welded,then sbc isolators bolted to the flat plate.I will not use the fan shown but will use electric. Weather not looking good for Friday, Carlisle but may show up on Saturday.Melvin

Hi all,It’s been a while, so some photos of engine and transmission mounts.Motor mounts uses the stock 2.3 mounts with about 1/2 inch sliced from the face and a flat plate welded,then sbc isolators bolted to the flat plate.I will not use the fan shown but will use electric. Weather not looking good for Friday, Carlisle but may show up on Saturday.Melvin

Sounds like you have had your issues to deal with, but you have overcome the difficulties. Thanks for posting the radiator mounts, that does help. You may want to isolate the bolts that go in the radiator sides to help prevent the aluminum corroding. Also that is the location for the fan shroud mounting. No reason it can’t serve as both. Thanks…[Read more]

Thanks Ed looking forward to seeing it.Mel

Ed,I’m using the same radiator that you used. I looked, blog and here, but did not see how you mounted it.If you will please describe, mostly interested in the bottom isolators.RegardsMel

another happy, happy birthday 

I made my arrangements to be at the event with wife Ginger. Driving up from Ennice, NC, 370 miles onThursday afternoon, Will attend Friday and maybe part of Sat. Looking forward to meeting all in person.Sorry no TDr this year.RegardsMel Collins

Bill,A hungry 4 V? what kind of motor did you build?Mel

Bill,So sorry for today’s gremlin, I suppose it takes a while to find all after a winter layup. Good luck from now on.After positioning the engine at a good height I may still be able to use the mech pump, but I’m becoming convinced to use a electric pump. Is yours wired to a separate switch as well as the ignition? What is the psi of your new…[Read more]

Bill,Sorry to hear of your fuel pump problems. Did you use a block off plate for the mech. pump or leave it in place? Also how much ground clearance do you have from the bottom of the oil pan? I’m working on motor mounts now and my narrow frame is very tight for the mech fuel pump. It’s ok with the pan bottom a couple inches above the bottom of…[Read more]

Thanks again,Gabe or anyone that would comment, I like your rear suspension arrangement using the A arm. For normal cruising how is the feel and do you get any noticeable binding in the bushing for the lower control arms? Not that I know much about “roll center” but how does it affect “roll center” which seems to be important?Mel

Thanks again,Gabe or anyone that would comment, I like your rear suspension arrangement using the A arm. For normal cruising how is the feel and do you get any noticeable binding in the bushing for the lower control arms? Not that I know much about “roll center” but how does it affect “roll center” which seems to be important?Mel

Thanks again,Gabe or anyone that would comment, I like your rear suspension arrangement using the A arm. For normal cruising how is the feel and do you get any noticeable binding in the bushing for the lower control arms? Not that I know much about “roll center” but how does it affect “roll center” which seems to be important?Mel

Thanks again,Gabe or anyone that would comment, I like your rear suspension arrangement using the A arm. For normal cruising how is the feel and do you get any noticeable binding in the bushing for the lower control arms? Not that I know much about “roll center” but how does it affect “roll center” which seems to be important?Mel

Good afternoon,I found an engine and transmission from an ’80 Mustang Saturday. So when the ice melts (about a quarter inch) I’ll strip it down for a good inspection.But now I’m working on the rear frame. A question are the front and rear bumpers at the same height?From all the photos they appear to be. Also how close to the rear fender tips are…[Read more]

Good afternoon,I found an engine and transmission from an ’80 Mustang Saturday. So when the ice melts (about a quarter inch) I’ll strip it down for a good inspection.But now I’m working on the rear frame. A question are the front and rear bumpers at the same height?From all the photos they appear to be. Also how close to the rear fender tips are…[Read more]

Good afternoon,I found an engine and transmission from an ’80 Mustang Saturday. So when the ice melts (about a quarter inch) I’ll strip it down for a good inspection.But now I’m working on the rear frame. A question are the front and rear bumpers at the same height?From all the photos they appear to be. Also how close to the rear fender tips are…[Read more]

Good afternoon,I found an engine and transmission from an ’80 Mustang Saturday. So when the ice melts (about a quarter inch) I’ll strip it down for a good inspection.But now I’m working on the rear frame. A question are the front and rear bumpers at the same height?From all the photos they appear to be. Also how close to the rear fender tips are…[Read more]

Thanks a lot guys,I think I’ll go with it this way for now until I install an engine etc. I can always go back to stock spindles for about 6 inch front height for that rough cruising. Now to work on the rear suspension.RegardsMel