Cross Member Modification
 

When I tried to install my new Hooker Header, I ran into a problem with hitting the cross member and did not want to have to move fuel lines running down the frame to install a tubular cross member. This is what I came up with and I really like the mod to the factory cross member. Just wanted to share this to maybe help someone else facing the same problem.
I like the fact that I now have a straight run on the driver side and not the under the frame bend.
Next up get all new exhaust ran with Magnaflow. My neighbors will Love me for it. LOL

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That looks great! Im in the same bout and have been racking my brain as to how im going to fix the problem. Good idea.:metal:

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Nice. Ad some gussets to it and it will help keep the frame from flexing like original but nice way to get er done
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Great Job..Looks good:metal:

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Hey thanks for the gusset idea and I will work to complete that as well. Thanks for the compliments on me little project here.
I would recommend to find a piece of 5 x 5 square rather than the 6 x 4 I used to complete this. 5 x 5 would give more clearance for the exhaust to run through and I think it would look better as well.
I will say it sounds a lot better with a quality header carrying the tune of the Mother Thumper.:waah:

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mine...

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Darn Moose you just showed me up big time there. That's a good one and all custom.
The things we do for our toys.
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sorry bro didn't mean to show you up....lol. just meant to give an idea of what can be done when you have no room like I did...

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Lol. I know that's right. Just hope the idea's help others out there.
Finally got the ebrake finished tonight and now its time to install the limited slip and the gears.
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you can also use earlier model trans crossmembers like 73-74 i think
my 74 has both sides lifter so i can run the pipes, without the member in the way