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I just got this chassis. The picture shows where the motor mounts were welded directly over the steering and I'm not sure if the guy just screwed me over. Can this be fixed by rotating or having a new one fabricated? I need a new one anyways, so paying to have it done is no big deal. I'm doing mostly my own work, but I'm no welder so I had this done. Can anyone comment on the motor mount job as well?
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Thanks!

Sorry - try this link:

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I'm guessing I'm looking at a stock MustangII in an AD. I have an aftermarket MII (Progressive) in my 52. I don't know what engine you plan on, but my orignal plan was a small-block, even though I wound up with a straight six. The motor mount position was the same for both, and it appears to be about 6" back of where yours is. I would suggest you get a cherry picker and trial fit the engine. Moving the mount is easy and you might even consider the tubular crossmember that is readily available for V8 swap. If that is where the mount has to be, a little fancier bracket bending for the mount, properly gusseted, and perhaps with a through pipe for the steering shaft and you're in business.

http://www.homestead.com/chuckthetruck/files/xEanq_022.jpg

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Chuck, you are correct. It is a stock MII from a '51 frame. The guy claimed that is the correct place for the motor mounts. He has built a few AD's, so I am hoping it is the correct placement. If so, I'm not sure how I can get the steering linkage to work. Can a new Rack and Pinion be fabricated to fit over/under the motor mount or do I have to cut and/or bend the existing mounts where they are?

A manual rack, like mine, might clear since it has less mass on that upper end, but I don't know if the angle is different. The claim that the mount is in the right place should be taken with a grain of salt. I'm no expert, but the existing arrangement casts doubts on this fellow's expertise. Try the engine in the chassis and see if the mount can be relocated. Also, I was looking at mine yesterday and the mount on the tubular x-member comes up more from below than from the side as on your truck. That may do the trick also.