64 GMC V6 dragged out of a field.

[charlie8297]

I haven't started a build thread, the "honey do" list is getting in the way of getting the truck running!

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I have a SM465 that I am going to be putting in it for now. I'll be using the truck as a work truck for now, so the low gears will be nice since it's a 2wd.

It to took a while to find the right perches unless I wanted to $150 plus for them. I got lucky and found a guy that had a set on Craigslist here is Sacramento. Paid $30 for the pair.

With the motor outta the way, I am also prepping to paint the engine bay.

[nathankershaw]

Looks good!

I can't wait to have the 302 in my garage right now replaced with a nice 350

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As far as I've figured out it's the 68-72 C10 350 towers that I need to find?

[charlie8297]

Thanks for the kudos!

I have a set of the 68-72 C10 towers, but they are pretty close to the same as the 305E towers. You need to find towers out of a 63-66 C10. If you look on your front cross member, there are two sets of holes. The front set is where the 305 towers were mounted and closer to the cab, you will find another set. The 63-66 towers are longer and shorter. It is my understanding that the 350 is a taller motor than the 305E so it needs to sit lower for hood clearance. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. The tower bolt holes on the frame share one hole and you can see the difference in length of the two towers in the bolt hole in the cross member.

[nathankershaw]

Ahh cool.

Good info.

The info I've read so far has been pretty confusing being a noob and not knowing to much terminology. I'm learning quick though

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I just ordered a lock set for it to it'll at least be secure in a couple of days.

[charlie8297]

Same here. I've spent a lot of time looking at other trucks and reading forums.

The other towers that will work are from a mid 60's Chevy with a straight 6, not the 292 though. On truck I looked, the guy was swapping to an automatic tranny and instead of finding another driveline, moved the towers forward. you just have to watch your clearance between the fan and radiator.

If I have time tonight, I'll take a picture of the three sets of towers I have and post 'em.

[charlie8297]

Here are the towers. The dirt ones are from the 305E when I pulled it, the ones next to it from a 68-72 C10, and the ones on the right are from a 64 C10. This what I felt like looking for them!

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The last picture is the holes I was talking about.

Hope this helps.

[nathankershaw]

Thank you for the tower info.
I may pop around the scrap yard in the next few days to have a look what's there.

I pulled the tranny today so any interested parties cross my palm with silver and take her away

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As far as people have told me, it's a 2 speed Powerglide.



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[nathankershaw]

Had a little spare time today so ran up to the local yards.

I found a 60-66 C10 with offset towers so I assume that was a 292 so I got the drivers side tower.

I also found a 68-72 C10 with even mounted towers so I assumed that was a V8 truck.

Here they are:



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[BarryGMC]

You should of grabbed that 292 stand. Good trading stock there. Guys give me 40 for those. And 100 for the 4x4. Grab every pasenger 292 stand you can find.

[nathankershaw]

Originally Posted by BarryGMC

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You should of grabbed that 292 stand. Good trading stock there. Guys give me 40 for those. And 100 for the 4x4. Grab every pasenger 292 stand you can find.

Thanks for the info!

Do you sell in pairs or singles?

Do people want 292 mounts when upgrading from the smaller inline 6's?