The 72 cross member has already been cleaned, and painted, It will probaly be easier to proceed with the swap rather the try to clean and paint the one already on 69. however I was susprised to find the 69 crossmember is bolted to the frame with 3 bolts on each side, rather than 2. I wound up pending most of the day cleaning engine parts. Hopefully if all goes as planned will begine the swap in the am. I will keep this thread posted with status.
