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Old 09-11-2013, 05:03 PM
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I have been reading old posts about installing a removable crossmember in my 66. I have tried the phone numbers in those old posts and they have changed. it sounds like putting one in a 66 with a Tremecis possible and helpful. my car is currently in the process of removing the Tremec and it is a bitch with the engine still in. I would like to make the next removal easier by putting in a removable crossmember. any current sources for such a crossmember? any suggestions for making the job easier?things to worry about? Is it easier to do once the tranny is out? possible to do with the tranny in?
Old 09-11-2013, 05:45 PM
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I found a 69 Automatic cross member for a friend and it was not hard at all. If you can get all the brackets from an original frame you won't need to fab a lot, just some mods to the trans mount. All you need is a sawsall and a mig.
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I made the center section of the trans cross member removable on the 65 when I put the Richmond trans in. It took some work but glad I did it. I did it with the trans out and the body on.

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Here's one on Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-79-Corvette-Automatic-Transmission-Frame-Crossmember-/331002666295?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1968%7CModel%3ACorvette&hash=item4d114bdd37&vxp=mtr

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