You can find the v8 upper brackets on ebay or the parts guys around here for probably $20. I wouldnt pay $75 to fab a new one, when you can go oem and bolt in cheaper.


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1963 c-10 shortbed stepside 427 BBC T16 HD 3 speed
1963 c-10 shortbed fleetside 348 "w" 1st gen big block & powerglide