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Mar 20, 2005 | 05:02 PM

BLACKHORSEVET

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From: Creswell OR

75 frame question

Can someone tell me if the transmission crossmember
on a 75 frame are welded or bolted on.Thanks in advance.

Mar 20, 2005 | 05:08 PM

StingrayDK

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That depends if its a manual or autotransmission.

Manual cars have fixed crossmembers and autos removable on a ´75.

Mar 20, 2005 | 05:17 PM

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Thanks for the reply,wrecking yard has very nice frame said they were all welded,I questioned him on that.Looks like I was correct.

Mar 20, 2005 | 05:59 PM

norvalwilhelm

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Regardless of what you are building the removable crossmember to me is more desirable. Even with a stick you should take the time and make it removable.

Mar 20, 2005 | 06:15 PM

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I was looking for a bolt on,and this one was welded.I'm a little dumbfounded because this
yard specializes in Corvettes.Frame was nice,had been cleaned and painted.Original buyer couldn't use it for his 1980.Could have gotten it for $650.00

Mar 20, 2005 | 06:43 PM

norvalwilhelm

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It's not a big deal making the crossmember a bolt in. With the bare frame it would be easy. If you like the frame don't pass it up because of the crossmember.

Mar 20, 2005 | 06:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm

It's not a big deal making the crossmember a bolt in. With the bare frame it would be easy. If you like the frame don't pass it up because of the crossmember.

Sounds like a great price on the frame. Perhaps you can salvage the brackets and cross member from your existing frame.

Mar 21, 2005 | 12:24 AM

BLACKHORSEVET

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75 frame question

I changed names.
My thought was to buy a frame,and build from there.
That way my car will not be in pieces for a few years.
What would I have to do to change the crossmember?

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Mar 21, 2005 | 12:33 AM

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You would need to cut the cross member off and weld on brackets for the removeable cross member. Even a rusted out frame might have these parts in decent condition.