62 v8 tranny crossmember
 

Does anybody know what year crossmemberI need to put in a th350? I have a 62 c10 shortbox that has a 235 inline 6 in it right know .:confused::confused::new:

Re: 62 v8 tranny crossmember
 

Welcome to the forum :D

There isn't one that will bolt in except for an original '60-'62 auto trans crossmember. You will have to either fab one or modify a factory crossmember to fit in between the X-member. There are holes in the X-member where the factory trans crossmember bolted in. There is a pattern of 3 holes on each side. Member markeb01 has some pics of the one he built for his truck. Hopefully he will see this thread and post.

If you had a '63 and up, you could use one of several factory crossmembers.

Re: 62 v8 tranny crossmember
 

Thanks for the info . that's strange that theres no after market stuff like crossmembers and engine mount for the 62.

Re: 62 v8 tranny crossmember
 

The aftermarket hates our 60-62 frames. I dig them. Seems like theyre stronger with the giant X.
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Re: 62 v8 tranny crossmember
 

They were only used for 3 years, and are a little more difficult to work with when upgrading the drivetrain. The '63-'72 frames are basically the same, so the aftermarket parts have a larger potential customer base. In fact the '73-'87 frames are very similar to the '63-'72 frames also.

There are some aftermarket parts that say they will work for '60-'66, but it is not always true. Just do some checking before buying those parts. They may either not work, or require some modifying to work.

Re: 62 v8 tranny crossmember
 

Welcome to the forum! These threads may be of some help to you. The first deals with 60-62 V8 conversion and the 2nd deals with installing a coil spring suspension, should you have any interest later:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366828

And post #15 on this thread shows an easy way to make a home built trans crossmember:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=crossmember

Re: 62 v8 tranny crossmember
 

Made mine from of a side section of the original bell-mount crossmember and some plate.

Good luck and welcome to the forum.
rg