Dave,
I drove my '56 P/U for well over 100,000 miles with no problems. What I did
was run side motor mounts, and a aftermarket Tranny mount. The crossmember (if
we're talking about the same one, and I guess we are) I totally removed.
Terry & Ace
dave p wrote:
> I am installing a 292 inline 6 in my '51. Over the weekend I finally got my
> frame mounts fabricated and installed. I got a little anxious and did a test
> fit only to discover that the original crossmember that held the rear of the
> 216 is in the way of the th350 tranny.
>
> My question, or questions:
>
> 1. Can I completely remove it and replace it with a newer tranny
> crossmember, or
>
> 2. Should I trim it so the tranny will slid past it and still install the
> newer crossmember?
>
> 3. Will removing the old one weaken the frame?
>
> If any of you can help it would be greatly appreciated. Especially if you
> haven't installed a clip, or IFS crossmember.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
> '51 long term project
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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