ok... who is the 60-61 guru?

[no1udknow]

I have a buddy who bought a 61 with a I6and a sm460, it came with a supposed built 305 and he wants to swap it, as well as install a 700r4. I am familiarwith the newer frames (63-72) but how do you go about ffittingg a 700r4 in that x frame? And will a square body cross member bolt in like it does on a 67-72 for disk brake upgrade?

[DakotaKid]

The crossmember will bolt in just Fine. As far as the 700r, i think it should be fine but i have not done it myself. would require a custom Tranny crossmember and a High Hump floor for sure.

[verdell]

Originally Posted by no1udknow

I have a buddy who bought a 61 with a I6and a sm460, it came with a supposed built 305 and he wants to swap it, as well as install a 700r4. I am familiarwith the newer frames (63-72) but how do you go about ffittingg a 700r4 in that x frame? And will a square body cross member bolt in like it does on a 67-72 for disk brake upgrade?

The 700r4 fits in but will require a modified cross member. If you have access to a lift and another set of hands, it should be no problem especially if you're removing the torsion bar front end. My brother and I installed mine in the drive way about 3 or 4 years ago. A lift would've been a lot easier...

[robber grin]

62 C10 frame is the same

Here's mine with 283/TH350 on 72 stands and homemade crossmember

I think it should work.

Good luck ~ rg

[blown240]

I have a 350/700r4 in my 61. The low hump clears fine, but the PO put in a different trans mount/cross member

[padresag]

Originally Posted by no1udknow

I have a buddy who bought a 61 with a I6and a sm460, it came with a supposed built 305 and he wants to swap it, as well as install a 700r4. I am familiarwith the newer frames (63-72) but how do you go about ffittingg a 700r4 in that x frame? And will a square body cross member bolt in like it does on a 67-72 for disk brake upgrade?

if you look in the FAQ section, it is all there, but I realize that it is easier for someone to tell you
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663
ron

[no1udknow]

Originally Posted by padresag

if you look in the FAQ section, it is all there, but I realize that it is easier for someone to tell you
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663
ron

Sorry Ron, I used the thread search tool, but seemed to get vague results, guess I shoulda checked the FAQ

[doobiebro]

Bought me a universal tubular engine mount and trans mount and cut, fabbed it to fit. Powder coated and it came out nice. Sorry no pics on the engine mounts but I shorten them and made them like pedestals witch bolt on top of cross member..

[padresag]

Originally Posted by no1udknow

Sorry Ron, I used the thread search tool, but seemed to get vague results, guess I shoulda checked the FAQ

there is nothing to be sorry about. it is just that a lot don't use it and there is quite a bit of info there. those 2 links from ther should be quite helpful
ron