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Old 09-11-2011 | 09:04 PM
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what type of engine mount brackets do you use for a ford v8
Old 09-13-2011 | 11:11 AM
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I copy those


hope that help...
Old 09-26-2011 | 01:27 PM
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Two peices of flat steel with a 1960's dodge van engine mount between them.

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Old 09-26-2011 | 01:34 PM
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thanks
Old 09-30-2011 | 03:30 PM
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Here's a link to the mount you need at rock auto. It's part number 2235 from anchor.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...35&a=FR28-2235

Once you get them, cut the little "foot" off and hit them with some paint.

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Old 10-01-2011 | 01:25 PM
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what thickness of steel,should i use.
Old 10-03-2011 | 01:31 PM
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1/4 inch minimum.
Old 10-04-2011 | 07:24 AM
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The dodge van are the way to go if you use the martin headers... My setup is complicated to build but i have clearance issus with my block hugger.
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