HELP! Front crossmember.
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HELP! Front crossmember.
Hi all, this is my first post so be gentle.
I'm after the front chassis crossmember for a SB '71 that links the two front chassis legs and the rad sits on it. Any recomendations to where to get one as I'm the other side of the pond?
Cheers guys.
I'm after the front chassis crossmember for a SB '71 that links the two front chassis legs and the rad sits on it. Any recomendations to where to get one as I'm the other side of the pond?
Cheers guys.
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Re: HELP! Front crossmember. (Golden)
I believe you're referring to the "batwing" crossmember that bolts into the frame and rots out alot? They run about $150 new unless you find a used one for about $75. Any of the vette suppliers should have them-check the Zip site annd get 5% off or go to Calodonia classic corvette parts, they make them. Sorry I don't have their web site handy.
Gary
[Modified by gtr1999, 8:33 PM 5/4/2003]
Gary
[Modified by gtr1999, 8:33 PM 5/4/2003]
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Re: HELP! Front crossmember. (CF6873)
Thanks Craig, it's good to be here. I may not know that much about Vettes but I do know my way round most German marques so if you guys need help with a Porsche or an Audi etc, just let me know, :steering:
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Re: HELP! Front crossmember. (Golden)
The part is called a removable front crossmember, and they do rot out. I just replaced mine on my 69 SB. I picked one up from Vette Products of Michigan. Address below. It matched up perfectly with my original and service was very good.
FWIW, I found that a number of the bolts attaching the crossmember to the frame were badly rusted. I broke one off and rounded off the heads on three. I picked up a set of Craftsman Bolt-Out bits and got all of the rounded heads out no problem. It looks like I will need to heat the broken bolt first.
Be sure to hit all of the bolts with your favorite rust breaker before attempting to turn them! Good luck.
Mark
Vette Products of Michigan
405 W. Clarkston Rd.
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Email:vetteproducts@voyager.net
FWIW, I found that a number of the bolts attaching the crossmember to the frame were badly rusted. I broke one off and rounded off the heads on three. I picked up a set of Craftsman Bolt-Out bits and got all of the rounded heads out no problem. It looks like I will need to heat the broken bolt first.
Be sure to hit all of the bolts with your favorite rust breaker before attempting to turn them! Good luck.
Mark
Vette Products of Michigan
405 W. Clarkston Rd.
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Email:vetteproducts@voyager.net
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Re: HELP! Front crossmember. (Golden)
If you strike out getting a new one, A really business to get a used one from is Contemporary Corvette in Bristol Pennsylvania, their phone number is 215-788-8693 and they ship UPS everyday. Good luck :yesnod:
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