In my experience, the side mount engines still have the lip for the older style center mount. You just have to drill the holes and square them with a file. The exception to this is the GMC side mount engines. No lip on them. You have to replace the plate.


"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.