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Old 09-11-2011, 08:04 PM
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Old 09-13-2011, 10:11 AM
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I copy those


hope that help...
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Two peices of flat steel with a 1960's dodge van engine mount between them.

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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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what thickness of steel,should i use.
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1/4 inch minimum.
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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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