Finally, a question I can answer!
Rich, as the former owner of a '58 Apache which had been (poorly) converted
to a 350, I can tell you that you do NOT want to rely on front motor mounts
to hold your 350 in place. The motor WILL twist and flex. I remember opening
the throttle by hand and watching the motor move back and forth. (My truck
had been done just as you describe.)
Add the aftermarket mid-engine motor mount/crossmember. You'll be glad you
did. Use the aftermarket tranny crossmember also for the Turbo 350 (my truck
did have that added on). Whilst I must confess my 350 never turned loose, it
worried me constantly. I never got around to fixing it properly - I finally
sold it this past summer prior to knee surgery.
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