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Thanks John, lots a good info. I think I know what I need, but not sure how to get it. I ordered a set of motor mounts that are suppose to work. I'll post the results when I get them on Sat.

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Just a slight set back Bill, you'll have it figured out by the weekend [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Bill,

You can always do it Old School [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psaff3854e.jpg

Dan

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Yikes!! There's got to be a better solution with all the big block 69 Camaro's and Nova's out there. Something I've learned doing this Nova project, it seems like there's a lot less knowledge when it comes to Camaro's/Nova's, than there is with the Chevelles that I'm used to restoring. I'll get it figured out, hopefully without rigging it like that Dan!!

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Crazy question: but could the trans mount, or even the trans cross member be wrong, causing the engine to tilt downward in the rear, leading the oil pan to hit the subframe?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Crazy question: but could the trans mount, or even the trans cross member be wrong, causing the engine to tilt downward in the rear, leading the oil pan to hit the subframe? </div></div>

That was looked into Steve. Yes as the trans goes up, the front of the pan gets closer to the frame. The cross member and the trans mount are stock factory correct parts. But even if the trans was dropped a considerable amount, the pan would still be way too close. The back of the motor is too low as well. The exhaust manifold is close too the steering box, so the whole motor has to be raised about 1/2&quot;.

There's a guy I know who has a big block Nova, that was originally a small block. He checked his pan to frame clearance today, and he has almost a 5/8&quot; gap under his pan. He lives a couple hrs from me, so I have to find the time to go look at his set-up, to see why his engine sits higher. I have new motor mounts coming tomorrow. Hopefully I can put this behind me, and move on.

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I hate stuff like this. Maybe it is just me, but I would suspect the repro stands.

Find someone who has some original GM stands for a 69 / 70 Nova or 69 Camaro big block and compare the height. I had a pair off an Aug 69 built 70 Nova, but am pretty sure I sold them quite some time ago. Surely someone has a pair.

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How about some nice after market frame mounts for drag racing or a high performance set up? Maybe they would be the answer and even be more sturdy. Paint them black and no one would ever know or really be looking.

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Bill, I'm confident that with your ability and talent you will have this rectified in no time! While you all were at that Chevelle show, I told Dan of a Hurst shifter stick/handle for your Nova that I stumbled across. At the time, I think you were searching for the &quot;correct&quot; appearing one for your latest project. Good luck with the latest glitch and hang in there.

Dave

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There was a thread on the site last year about our 70 black th400 L78...I posted nice photos of both engine mounts/frame stands...I tried to find the thread..no luck. It would have been July-early August time frame...I was getting the car ready for the Dover reunion at LV...perhaps someone who knows how to find old threads can dig it up.

I can post photos tomorrow nite..wilma