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Old 09-30-2016, 11:50 AM
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I got a 1957 Chevy pickup with Monte Carlo 1980 front clip, including the motor mount.
Now I want to install a -93 to -97 LT1 small block engine in it.
Does anyone know if there is motor mount to buy that fits the LT1 engine and the Monte front clip?
I hope you understand my explanation, I live in Sweden.
 
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Old 09-30-2016, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tompitomas
Hi

I got a 1957 Chevy pickup with Monte Carlo 1980 front clip, including the motor mount.
Now I want to install a -93 to -97 LT1 small block engine in it.
Does anyone know if there is motor mount to buy that fits the LT1 engine and the Monte front clip?
I hope you understand my explanation, I live in Sweden.

Wow, that would be interesting to see. A 1957 Chevy Pickup, and you removed the original front end and mounted a Monte Carlo front end on it.
Pretty interesting custom for sure. I have added a link for some research.

Engine Swap Motor Mount Kits

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...t1+engine+swap
I found this google link you may want to research for the motor mounts.
 

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Old 10-01-2016, 01:27 AM
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Thank you for the link.

I have now updated my photo gallery, with pictures on the truck as it is today
 
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Old 10-01-2016, 09:57 AM
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Thank you for the link.

I have now updated my photo gallery, with pictures on the truck as it is today
I misunderstood the front clip term, usually a front clip here refers to the body work. In your case you got rid of the ridged front beam (straight Axel) suspension and you got a 1980 frame under it. this must have really improved the ride. I recall how rough they were driving.
During the 60's (67-70). I drove a 1958 Chevy pickup truck, for a daily driver to School and for work. I attached a photo. My uncle drove a 57 short box his was blue. They were fun to drive for sure.
 
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