Removable crossmember install: DFW
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Racer
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From: Killeen, Texas
Removable crossmember install: DFW
I am going to install a Tremec 5 speed and would like to make my trans crossmember removable before I begin. Does anyone know of any shops in the DFW area, preferably closer to Fort Worth, where I can get it done?
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Racer
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Racer
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I made the crossmember in my 70 removeable.
Here is a pic . It is a bolt in.
https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a...D720/ry%3D480/
Here is a pic . It is a bolt in.
https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a...D720/ry%3D480/
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 495
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From: Killeen, Texas
I made the crossmember in my 70 removeable.
Here is a pic . It is a bolt in.
https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a...D720/ry%3D480/
Here is a pic . It is a bolt in.
https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a...D720/ry%3D480/
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cut yours out, take the crossmember to a welder, weld tabs onto the crossmember.
drill mounting holes in the tabs, take home and mark tab holes on your frame.
and drill out the holes for new mounting bolts.
I never take myC3 to a shop and leave it.
too much **** can happen, opps sorry about mucking up your door, or whatever damage.
drill mounting holes in the tabs, take home and mark tab holes on your frame.
and drill out the holes for new mounting bolts.
I never take myC3 to a shop and leave it.
too much **** can happen, opps sorry about mucking up your door, or whatever damage.
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Biggest hassle was using reciprocating saw to remove the member.
Used channel iron welded to member and drilled mounting holes.
Was very inexpensive, weld shop charged around $20.
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