4x4 5.3 swap adapter plates?

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I made these adapter plates using plans I found online. Is anyone else using this style mount?

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I guess what I'm wondering is will they work?
 

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You should post those plans up so all can see
 
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I'm pretty sure they're generic 350 clamshell to ls adapters. I don't know if the engine needs to come forward at all

But this is what I used

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So these mounts will NOT work. I'm working on a set right now. When they're done I'll post the plans for you guys that don't feel like spending 100$ on a set of mounts.
 
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This is where I'm at right now. Once these are cut down a bit and welded together I'll post the measurements. These mounts will be used for swapping an lm7 5.3l into a 4wd k10 (stock height) and mated up to a TH350 transmission without having to move any if the drivetrain.
 

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This is where I'm at right now. Once these are cut down a bit and welded together I'll post the measurements. These mounts will be used for swapping an lm7 5.3l into a 4wd k10 (stock height) and mated up to a TH350 transmission without having to move any if the drivetrain.

Awesome, nice work there. Always glad to see people willing to share their work with the community!
 

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X2 on that! :)
 

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:waytogo:Awesome attitude! were grateful to have you on here
 

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