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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 11:11 AM
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So I just bought a 1962 390 out of a thunderbird it's just been rebuilt I wanted to put it in my 76 Highboy but the motor mounts are different any advice
 
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Old Aug 6, 2024 | 01:47 PM
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I've seen where a 1/4 inch thick plate is bolted to the old style mount holes, then drilled to except the later truck mount.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2024 | 07:22 AM
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What year does the mounting change on the FE blocks? Is it around 1965?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2024 | 10:47 AM
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Yes, 65, first year for the FE in pickups, guessing it was for a stronger mount.
 
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