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Mar 24, 2007 | 06:58 PM

fastbug

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Front motor mount bracket

I am installing a 1956 223 six motor in 1954 F100. I am missing the front motor mount bracket that rivets to the backside of the front crossmember on the frame. Does anyone have one laying around they want to sell? I thought about building my own, but it would be easier to find a stock one.

Mar 24, 2007 | 08:32 PM

f250red

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Fastbug I am installing a 292 yblock in place of a stock 6cyl.in my 54 F250. I read a post by bigwin on this forum about 10 days ago about removing that rivitted mount and installing a different crossmember for the V8.I am looking for more information about about this swap, and possibly a source for the parts. I may be able to help you with that front mount as soon as I figure out what I need. RED

Mar 25, 2007 | 12:08 AM

51PanelMan

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I have front mounts from a 52. Don't know if they're the same, though. They're curved and mount on each rail and the front crossmember.

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Mar 25, 2007 | 11:02 AM

sparky

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Originally Posted by fastbug

I am missing the front motor mount bracket that rivets to the backside of the front crossmember on the frame.

So that is what that thing is ........ The P.O. put the body on a new aftermarket replacement frame and then added a 302..... so I have been wondering what that piece of metal riveted to the front cross member was.....

Mar 25, 2007 | 11:11 AM

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B5C-6028-B .. Bracket, Engine Front Support // 1953/56 // 215/223

Mar 26, 2007 | 02:13 PM

f250red

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NumberDummy I have a 292 truck timing cover and anglebracket but I know the V8 is shorter than the original 6CYL. If I remove the plate rivited to the front crossmember, is there a different plate for the V8,and will I have to change the crossmember. I have the means and resources to build a new crossmember if that is an easy solution.
thanks RED

Mar 27, 2007 | 06:37 PM

fastbug

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All the front radiator crossmembers are the same. The V8 motors had a extra crossmember mounted directly behind the radiator crossmember. The strait 6 motors had a bracket riveted to the backside of the radiator crossmember. I think there is about a 4" differance between V8 and L6 front motor mount locations.