I decided to fab up a new transmission crossmember using my old one, I'll add a few pics, let me know if you like it or think it wont work? thanks

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more pics,

 

very nice looking setup. if it clears the frame rails there, should give you some more room to tuck up the exhaust and save yourself some ground clearance

 

Very nice, I like it too.

 

thanks! lol I did make sure it clears the frame rails. The exhaust is what i did it for, having to go under it sure made the exhaust sit low, but it should be good now, going 2.5" true dual's , thanks

 

Looks like you did a good job!! I'd buy one from you if I went that route. I smell a small buisness maybe? haha

 

all i did was put the old crossmember up in place marked a line to know where the frame rails are in relation to where i would have to add the pipe, i used a peice of 4" abs pipe so i could get the proper fit, then cut the steel pipe to fit, I did weld the steel pipe in place before i cut the lower section out so it didnt warp, then i welded to under side. primed and painted it! glad you like it. thanks

 

Looks better than some of the aftermarket ones. Nice idea

 

That really did come out nice, would love to see it in too.

 

I'll soon be putting it in, I have a few more things to do with my engine yet, but i'll put it in place today just to show you how it fits, thanks for the good comments

 

Nice!

-- Joe

 

Ok I put it in place for you so you could see how it fits, when you put your crossmember in place, mark your lines to follow the frame rails, then mark another line in about 1/4 inch to allow for your welds, and about 3/4 inch on the drivers side for fuel lines, ill help and answer any questions you guys have, thanks

 

What is the coating that you have on the underside of the car?

 

Thanks for sharing this. I'm gonna make one when I go the the 4" single.

 

is a truck bed coating tinted the same color of my car!

 

great job!

 

Once you have installed your exhaust, can you put up some pictures please?

Nice job!

 

sure will! thanks

 

for reference .

 

It looks like a good solid idea that you had. I like it and may look at doing that myself when the time comes. It sure is simple with the way you fabbed up with ABS first. Great job.

 

hey thanks, I love to build things myself, and I think everyone should build there own stuff as well, not only does it look strong it is strong, i know when i build tinngs myself it will be good, better than some after market peices out there, thanks again

 

The great part of this is that it can be done quickly and with the trans in the car. Small modifications made and it should work for most any transmission.

 

Updates?

 

That looks great! nice job!

 

Have you got the crossmember and the exhaust back on the car?
Can you take some pics?

 

Where did you get the 4" steel pipe?

 

Any pics with exhaust installed yet?

 

looks great. what thickness is the 4" steel pipe? I hope its like 3/16" or thicker...

 

I tried fabbing one of these but the pipe on passenger side was to large for my tail shaft to pass by, 4l70e. Also the mount is in a different location on the newer model trans, which made the tailhousing hit.

 

thats a nice pice you made great idea i will have to copy yours when i do my exhaust next spring thanks for sharing!!!

 

ok guys change of plan, only just got the motor in the car, got a family life to haha so car has to wait, anyway I'm going with a t56 now, so ill be selling this cross member, have to build one for that now, something similar I guess,

dustytrix mine works flawlessly, never hit anything! takes a fair bit of fitting and measurements to get it right.

customblackbird I used 3/8 I think I can check. thanks

 

heres the motor in the car!

 

I plan to make one inspired by yours. Question: Did you notch the steel pipe around the crossmember like the abs mock-up?