transmission crossmember - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

60apache · 04-12-2010, 09:18 PM

swapping my 1960 to a v8 auto just wanted to know what I should do for the transmission crossmember?

padresag · 04-12-2010, 09:28 PM

make one
ron

**DPowers** · 04-12-2010, 10:17 PM

I modified one out of a early 80's camaro in my '66.

60apache · 04-12-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

make one
ron

thats an excellent idea ron do you have any links as to how?

**CHIZZLER** · 04-12-2010, 10:46 PM

67-72 is a direct bolt in.it fits the frame rails perfectly.

62 Bowtie · 04-12-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny piscitelli

67-72 is a direct bolt in.it fits the frame rails perfectly.

wait your sayin a 67-72 tranny crossmember fits the 60-62 frame is that what you used?

**CHIZZLER** · 04-12-2010, 11:22 PM

we used i on by 66.fit perfect

**Chevy Fleetside** · 04-12-2010, 11:29 PM

The 62 frame is differnt then the 66 frame.

**CHIZZLER** · 04-12-2010, 11:40 PM

i do understand the 60-62 frame is not the same.is the width diffrent.from outside to outside of frame measures 34" at the trans crossmember.

62 Bowtie · 04-12-2010, 11:58 PM

ok when I looked at your avitar the hood and grill through me off. whew I was thinkin u were on to somethin big oh well. and yes the width is different and apache is runnin a 60

markeb01 · 04-13-2010, 01:26 AM

Here's a link to what a factory bolt in crossmember looks like for a 60-62. They do turn up on eBay every now and then, or something similar can be fabricated if you have welding capability:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

And here's a link to a home made version for a 60-62, about 2/3 of the way down the page:

http://www.persh.org/pickup/UnderThe...tm#Crossmember

*lakeroadster* · 04-13-2010, 07:58 AM

If you plan to make your own Speedway sells kits for various drops. They are very affordable, IMHO. I used their kit to fabricate a crossmember for my '27 lakesroadster.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Produc...ember&deptId=0

padresag · 04-13-2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60apache

thats an excellent idea ron do you have any links as to how?

I may have one in a week or 2 as I have a truck coming my way that has one. It had a hydramatic in it and the fellow is taking the trans ourt before I get it
ron

62 Bowtie · 04-13-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

I may have one in a week or 2 as I have a truck coming my way that has one. It had a hydramatic in it and the fellow is taking the trans ourt before I get it
ron

what year if 60-62 let me know I need one thanks

padresag · 04-13-2010, 06:31 PM

they didn't come with hydramatics after 62, so I guess that we are ok
ron

04-12-2010, 09:18 PM	#1
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 385	transmission crossmember swapping my 1960 to a v8 auto just wanted to know what I should do for the transmission crossmember?

04-12-2010, 09:28 PM	#2
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: transmission crossmember make one ron

04-12-2010, 10:17 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: transmission crossmember I modified one out of a early 80's camaro in my '66. Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-12-2010, 10:46 PM	#5
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: transmission crossmember 67-72 is a direct bolt in.it fits the frame rails perfectly.

04-12-2010, 11:22 PM	#7
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: transmission crossmember we used i on by 66.fit perfect

04-12-2010, 11:29 PM	#8
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: transmission crossmember The 62 frame is differnt then the 66 frame. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

04-12-2010, 11:40 PM	#9
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: transmission crossmember i do understand the 60-62 frame is not the same.is the width diffrent.from outside to outside of frame measures 34" at the trans crossmember.

04-12-2010, 11:58 PM	#10
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: transmission crossmember ok when I looked at your avitar the hood and grill through me off. whew I was thinkin u were on to somethin big oh well. and yes the width is different and apache is runnin a 60 Last edited by 62 Bowtie; 04-13-2010 at 12:01 AM.

04-13-2010, 01:26 AM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: transmission crossmember Here's a link to what a factory bolt in crossmember looks like for a 60-62. They do turn up on eBay every now and then, or something similar can be fabricated if you have welding capability: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663 And here's a link to a home made version for a 60-62, about 2/3 of the way down the page: http://www.persh.org/pickup/UnderThe...tm#Crossmember __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 04-13-2010 at 01:33 AM.

04-13-2010, 07:58 AM	#12
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: transmission crossmember If you plan to make your own Speedway sells kits for various drops. They are very affordable, IMHO. I used their kit to fabricate a crossmember for my '27 lakesroadster. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Produc...ember&deptId=0 Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 04-13-2010 at 08:02 AM.

04-13-2010, 06:31 PM	#15
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: transmission crossmember they didn't come with hydramatics after 62, so I guess that we are ok ron Last edited by padresag; 04-13-2010 at 06:31 PM.

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