T56 crossmember
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Most people fab up a bracket that allows the retention of the C-beam, to hold up the transmission.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578080510-post13.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578080510-post13.html
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Heel & Toe
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Most people fab up a bracket that allows the retention of the C-beam, to hold up the transmission.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578080510-post13.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578080510-post13.html
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Heel & Toe
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Heel & Toe
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When the mech workshop is charging around $75 per hr than yes an over the counter one at about $300 landed here is still going to be cheaper than me paying for materials on top of an hourly rate to produce one.
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There's no less expensive alternative than the mentioned here:
There's two images in that thread and if both transmission are on the bench you just fabricate and modify the bracket to your preferences using similar thickness wood** product and glue. When you've a suitable "model" you have it duplicated in the appropriate material. Better than using the 4+ put your hands on an A4 extension. Your only other requirement is the C-beam you intend to use.
You'll be only limited by your own capabilities. When completed yours should fit, some "over the counter" didn't do very well.
I did a "Google" search and ended up with several images that could help.
** I've done similar projects but used plastic product because it could be threaded and use threaded fasteners.
Most people fab up a bracket that allows the retention of the C-beam, to hold up the transmission.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578080510-post13.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578080510-post13.html
You'll be only limited by your own capabilities. When completed yours should fit, some "over the counter" didn't do very well.
I did a "Google" search and ended up with several images that could help.
** I've done similar projects but used plastic product because it could be threaded and use threaded fasteners.
Last edited by WVZR-1; Apr 1, 2014 at 07:27 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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My .02 the ProStreet mount was reasonably cheap and it made my project move forward a little faster. If I had the time I could have made my own. To have something like this fabricated you need to be talking to a welder, rather than a shop mechanic (flat rate=$$$). Even a hobbyist welder could fab one up. Have the "C" beam on hand, as well as the T56 and a lot of pictures: your in business!
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Heel & Toe
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My .02 the ProStreet mount was reasonably cheap and it made my project move forward a little faster. If I had the time I could have made my own. To have something like this fabricated you need to be talking to a welder, rather than a shop mechanic (flat rate=$$$). Even a hobbyist welder could fab one up. Have the "C" beam on hand, as well as the T56 and a lot of pictures: your in business!