[Goatracer1]

Sorry no I dont have pictures of the IA mounts. But they were not very complicated. They were flat steel that had holes to bolt them on the sides of the block using the original motor mount holes. They came forward to the timing cover area and turned so they were horizontal with a hole in each to bolt them to the crossmember. Use a rubber donut between the mount and the frame for a cushion. By shimming it up you could gain clearance on either side of the engine.

[peters23]

Fabcraft has many parts for the 9.3 rear ends (no affiliation, but have bought from them and relatively quick turnaround):
https://fabcraftmetalworks.com/

[Jack Gifford]

Sorry for the delay.
First picture is a Hurst front mount for Pontiac, with reproduction Ford flathead cushions.
Second picture is an example of the mount-to-crossmember adaptors that Hurst sold. I think these are ones I used on a '57 Chev crossmember.

[Bill Eveland]

Ive used both the 1st and 2nd style Hurst mount in mine. There is a Hurst mount thread in this section if you do a search. But currently went to a front/mid plate set up...

[55Wagon]

Originally Posted by Bill Eveland

Ive used both the 1st and 2nd style Hurst mount in mine. There is a Hurst mount thread in this section if you do a search. But currently went to a front/mid plate set up...

Thanks for that info, I will search that up.

[55Wagon]

I have located a complete1968 Pontiac 350 carb to pan, and fan to TH350 trans output shaft. I will be picking it up this weekend. All stock 4 barrel.

[blueghoast]

Originally Posted by 55Wagon

I have located a complete1968 Pontiac 350 carb to pan, and fan to TH350 trans output shaft. I will be picking it up this weekend. All stock 4 barrel.

Thats good. I'm just going to make my own mounts and cross member too.
I'm going to build my own headers kind of like a fender well type header.

GT

[Bill Eveland]

No problem. I have a 55 56 page on fb, any questions , let me know about the swap

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3212...194/?ref=share

[55Wagon]

I know it's not a Pontiac, however 1954 Olds 324 with Hydamatic. Would that be a direct bolt in for now, until I rebuilt my 287?

[61 vent]

quick update, I have purchased a 66 complete 326, looking for an automatic transmission next. I think I will go with a TH350, so I don't have to mess with rear gears.

[Bill Hanlon]

The 54 Olds uses the same front motor mount, but I believe it doesn't use a slant pan Hydra-Matic, Therefore the transmission would likely not fit into the frame. If it did, the Pontiac transmission linkage would most likely not connect properly.

[Jack Gifford]

Keep in mind that Pontiac V8 has the driver's side cylinder bank offset to the rear. If the Olds has the opposite offset, then there's the possibility of interference at the front or rear of the engine.

[55Wagon]

newer update, I scored a 56 running and complete 316 and auto trans for my wagon.

I was missing the drive shaft, but the fellow gave me his old one due to LS swap. a 4 dr wagon and 4 dr car, will the driveshaft be the same length?

I need to replace a weeping freeze plug, so I will do all prior to installing into my car.

For ref 61 Vent and 55 wagon are the same person. Long story. Thanks

[Bill Hanlon]

No. For the reason why, see pictures of timing covers and blocks from a '55 and
'60 engine about 1/2 way down the page here:
http://www.pontiacsafari.com/EngineCooling/index.htm

[Bill Hanlon]

He asked about putting a '55 timing cover on a '60 block Larry. My answer is correct for that. Your answer is correct for putting the whole '60 engine in the '55 using the front mounting hardware for the '55, but I'll bet he would have a hard time getting the tranny linkage from the '55 to attach to the '60 transmission if you could get the '60 transmission into the 55 x-frame.

[Bill Hanlon]

So the rear motor mounts would be provided by the the HydraMatic bell housing?

[Jack Gifford]

Yes.

[Bill Eveland]

I used a 60 timing cover on a 66 389 to use the 1st style Hurst mount. It was machined out for the later style seal and requires a tool to center the cover. Paul Spotts sells the tool on ebay now i believe.

[Bill Hanlon]

Originally Posted by Bill Eveland

requires a tool to center the cover. Paul Spotts sells the tool on ebay now i believe.

... or you can borrow mine. Been used on 14 early Pontiac V8s to position the timing cover with no complaints yet.

Look here: http://www.pontiacsafari.com/L1Garag...ealUpgrade.pdf

[Bill Eveland]

Well what's left of it lol. Was just saying its available now. But the only thing is not sure with the changes over the years on the face of the front of the block weather the 60 cover will work. OP is better off using the 2nd style hurst mounts or make his own mounting system.