Ok so I finally got the old 400 big block out of my duster and saw that I am missing my driverside mounting spot for my motor mount as it was cut offf. Does anyone have a pictue of one so I can have one made or have the exact measurement of it I will be very grateful as I am closing in on finishing the project just in time for the racing season.

 

What year is your car. They changed to spool mount engine mounts.

 

Its a 75 Duster 360. I can take a picture of the mount that's left if that would help

 

The problem will be the geometry with what metal they cut out. Order a new mount for that side. Bolt it to motor and install. Make sure the motor sits correctly. With the tranny in and bolted to the cross member it gives you two point of contact. Shim the missing side and tac it up. Remove motor and finish the fab work.

 

That is what I might have to do. But I don't have a welding machine yet.

 

The other option is to source another k-member that someone hasn't hacked on. Any 70's A-Body with spool motor mounts would work.

 

if you are making your mounts KEEP IT SIMPLE. IMO. use hockey pucks on the bottom of the mount and weld a simple piece of steel pipe between 2 plates. This is what we just finished to mount a v8 in a 4 door toyota as a drift car. PM me if you want to see pictures f what we did..... welder is required.

 

Im probly gonna just go buy a welding machine tomorrow.

 

Make sure you have your headers in for fitting. Another possibility If it is racing season ?? is a motor plate, elephant ears or what ever you want to call them

 

Its not gonna be a 100% strip car also going to be streetable but I will be doing that. But the next question is what would be the best budget weld? Is an Arc welder going to be good enough or will I need to mig weld it.

 

Rental.. If that's the only thing you think you will need.

But prices have come down alot recently. Search on here for welders. There was a good string not long ago about pros and cons.

I did recently see an inexpensive Eastwood that looked well built... I don't know who makes there products so do your homework...

For non commercial / light fab a good 110V mig should do you well. Make sure you can get consumables at the local welding supply or hardware store.

 

Another option to welding is to use a front motor plate.

 

Ahh ok im looking into every option right now im looking for a k member if I can't find one ill just weld a mount or do the motor plate