Chris: Proper location of eng. mounts

Double Venom · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 07:38 AM

Chris, right below the red "V" (which is laying on its side.) is sitting on the welded in engine mount that is welded on at the factory. The complete engine mount is from Jegs.
I think in a post up a few (dozen?) threads cpt eddie has posted pictures of these v's. Do you not have the welded brackets on the frame that the V's bolt to?

DV
PS. The V's come seperate in the kit and are raw steel.

capteddie · #2 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 07:58 AM

I zoomed in the best I could without losing picture quality.

Here's the raw mount ( the "V" mount or bracket) before powder coating.

capteddie · #3 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 08:19 AM

Here's the mounts that should already be welded to your frame.

KCMCHRIS · #4 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 06:33 PM

DV and Capteddie,

Great pictures of your mounts, but my frame is not like those pictured. I sent DV a private message with a link to pictures of my set up.

KCMCHRIS · #5 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 06:38 PM

My car is a 1997 Classic Roadster I? Maybe this is the difference?

MaSnaka · #6 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 07:06 PM

KCM, I have a '97 CR. What is it you need? If its pictures of motormounts I can oblige. I don't have the type pictured by capteddie. Let me know if I can help.

John

Double Venom · #7 (**permalink**) 09-30-2008, 04:53 AM

KCMCHRIS,
I've been building these since prior to 97' I have neveer seen one without the frame mounts that eddie is showing, granted his motor mounts are the new ones but the actual frame member should be welded in. Now assuming they are not (?) then you are starting from absolutely scratch and assuming you have the mounts you are planning to use at the right height, right angles and the right locations for left and right is going to be a big maybe! I have done what you are doing a hundred times with street rods as they don't come with any type mount location. If you want get a paper, pencil, tape measure and call me I will take all the time you need to locate the mounts you are using correctly.
DV
1 231 869-4608 please call from 9AM to 5PM est to make sure I am in the shop

KCMCHRIS · #8 (**permalink**) 09-30-2008, 04:34 PM

Attached are the pictures of the mounts and insulators which are on my 97 CR. If anyone has pictures of a similiar set up, pictures of the motor mounts and frame mounts would be helpful. Ultimately I need to figure where to put the engine in the frame. I havea302 engine and measurements from the front of the steering cross member to the timing chain cover or block will help

http://s402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/kcmchris/

KCMCHRIS · #9 (**permalink**) 09-30-2008, 07:54 PM

Thanks to all for the information. I solved the problem with DV's assistance. I do not have a Classic Roadster, I have a Classic Cobra Car.

Thanks and if anyone has information regarding this car your comments ar welcome. Thanks

James Stern · #10 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 06:24 AM

Chris, DV & Captain Eddie,

The build on my car started around 1999 (or so the paperwork says). I have a complete set of documentation including the build manual. DV, I would think that you have several of these around your shop. If anyone of you would need the manual or any pics or paperwork I would be glad to send them out.

Jim

Double Venom · #11 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 10:45 AM

Jim,
I appreciate it, but the manual is close to 25 years or more outdated. The whole reason, I am being so detailed (I hope) about cpt eddies car is I am in the process of making a new manual on DVD. However at this point, since CR is out I business I don't have the faintest idea why!
DV

Double Venom · #12 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 10:48 AM

KCM, the best I can tell, depending on year it is a Fiberfab, "Classic Motor carriage, Streetbeast or Innovative street machine ALL of them are the same company!

If you can contact Streetbeasts I think they can supply you with all your missing or incorrect parts mandated by a Federal Judgement.

Good luck-
DV

James Stern · #13 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 04:18 PM

Ed,
I was wondering why the thing was printed on papyrus. As far as your DVD you are doing it because there are some of us out here who give a damn and you are doing your best to support them.
Jim

KCMCHRIS · #14 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 05:44 PM

DV,

Did a little research on the internet, I found out that Classic Motor Coach changed names to Auto Resolutions when they had "issues". I have a receipt from Auto Resolutions dated 8/97. Auto Resolutions eventually changed names to Street Beasts.

I spoke with Street Beasts this morning and according to the parts dept, I can get any part I need. He was very helpful and gave me additional info regarding the Street Beast build. Things are now starting to make sense and fit together.

Again Thanks!

capteddie · #15 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Venom

However at this point, since CR is out I business I don't have the faintest idea why!

DV... Chin up big guy!!!

When you agreed to build my car. We both had high hopes that someone (Terry) would buy CRII and you, Terry and I agreed that the build of my car would be a great opportunity to redo the old/bad documentation that we had from CRII.

Someone still might come to the rescue of the Classic Roadster 427 and if they do. The documentation you've been collecting will have great value. On top of that. When I started the build thread of my car. You can't dispute the value its had to others. From my "I don't know my a$$ from a hole in the ground" mistakes of buying the wrong things. (remember the whole flywheel/flex plate mess?) to you showing things like the remote filter bar and the hood scoop modifications. A lot of people have benefited from your knowledge and skill. I know I have!!!

and I've met a truly awesome person in the process.

Keep up the good work, pal!!!!

Looking forward to seeing our baby !!!!!