I think it is just temporary to hold the engine in position so he can build a proper cross member and motor mounts. It looks like the stud just sits on the frame from the picture. Almost looks like he could twist the studs to get the sides to go up and down to get her level.
youre exactly correct.
it was sitting on a 4x4 that was restong on the front leaf springs.
now i can do a proper x member without anything in my way.
the valve cover does clear, without the rocker assembly, thinking im gonna drop it down another inch or so to give me more clearance.
not really starting on this yet, just had a couple of hours to F with it, and now a x member is next.
i have factory isolators that you can se are sitting on the cowl.
soon as this damn chevys out of my shop, its game on