1971 How Hard to Replace Front Crossmember?
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,127
Likes: 2,326
From: Pottsville, PA. USA Home Of America's Oldest Brewery Yuengling
1971 How Hard to Replace Front Crossmember?
1971 coupe with air conditioning the front crossmember under the radiator is rusted out. Is this a simple bolt in part? Does the radiator need to be removed to do the job?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,285
Likes: 4,375
From: Westminster Maryland
Hi C ED,
In addition to the 3 bolts on each side each, there are 2 bolts at the bottom that go into the front crossmember.
It's likely the fan and fan shroud will need to be removed too before the radiator and core support can be lifted out.
Regards,
Alan
In addition to the 3 bolts on each side each, there are 2 bolts at the bottom that go into the front crossmember.
It's likely the fan and fan shroud will need to be removed too before the radiator and core support can be lifted out.
Regards,
Alan
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,853
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
If this is the crossmember you need to replace it's not all that bad. But if you are talking about the bottom of the core support then it can be a hassle but very do-able.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,127
Likes: 2,326
From: Pottsville, PA. USA Home Of America's Oldest Brewery Yuengling
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,285
Likes: 4,375
From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Ed,
The front cross member is attached to the forward frame extensions…. 2 bolts at each end.
In addition, the large center bumper bracket is bolted to the crossmember using 4 bolts.
Next, there are 2 bolts from the core support that mount to the crossmember too. They come up from the bottom, the 2 round holes in the crossmember are for access to those bolts.
While under there, remove the bolts and brackets for the 2 bumper-ettes.
The front clip really needs to be SUPPORTED WELL when the crossmember is removed.
It'll be a bit of work to do well.
Regards,
Alan
The center bumper brace 4 bolts (2 from above and 2 from below) and 1 of the 2 core support to crossmember bolts.
Frame extension.
Frame extension to front crossmember bolts.
Bracket for bumper-ettes. You can also see one go the round holes for the core-support bolts.
The front cross member is attached to the forward frame extensions…. 2 bolts at each end.
In addition, the large center bumper bracket is bolted to the crossmember using 4 bolts.
Next, there are 2 bolts from the core support that mount to the crossmember too. They come up from the bottom, the 2 round holes in the crossmember are for access to those bolts.
While under there, remove the bolts and brackets for the 2 bumper-ettes.
The front clip really needs to be SUPPORTED WELL when the crossmember is removed.
It'll be a bit of work to do well.
Regards,
Alan
The center bumper brace 4 bolts (2 from above and 2 from below) and 1 of the 2 core support to crossmember bolts.
Frame extension.
Frame extension to front crossmember bolts.
Bracket for bumper-ettes. You can also see one go the round holes for the core-support bolts.
Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 22, 2016 at 04:57 PM.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,127
Likes: 2,326
From: Pottsville, PA. USA Home Of America's Oldest Brewery Yuengling
Hi Ed,
The front cross member is attached to the forward frame extensions…. 2 bolts at each end.
In addition, the large center bumper bracket is bolted to the crossmember using 4 bolts.
Next, there are 2 bolts from the core support that mount to the crossmember too. The come up from the bottom, the 2 round holes in the crossmember are for access to those bolts.
While under there remove the bolts and bracket for the bumper-ettes.
The front clip really needs to be SUPPORTED WELL when the crossmember is removed.
It'll be a bit of work to do well.
Regards,
Alan
The center bumper brace 4 bolts and 1 of the 2 core support to crossmember bolts.
Frame extension.
Frame extension to front crossmember bolts.
Bracket for bumper-ettes. You can also see one go the round holes for the core-support bolts.
The front cross member is attached to the forward frame extensions…. 2 bolts at each end.
In addition, the large center bumper bracket is bolted to the crossmember using 4 bolts.
Next, there are 2 bolts from the core support that mount to the crossmember too. The come up from the bottom, the 2 round holes in the crossmember are for access to those bolts.
While under there remove the bolts and bracket for the bumper-ettes.
The front clip really needs to be SUPPORTED WELL when the crossmember is removed.
It'll be a bit of work to do well.
Regards,
Alan
The center bumper brace 4 bolts and 1 of the 2 core support to crossmember bolts.
Frame extension.
Frame extension to front crossmember bolts.
Bracket for bumper-ettes. You can also see one go the round holes for the core-support bolts.
