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Old 12-05-2016, 02:09 PM   #1
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Which trans crossmember to use?

Posting this for a friend. 1963 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbed. Wants to run a T56 6 speed manual trans with a 350 vortec engine. Will the stock transmission crossmember work or will he need to fab one? There is no crossmember in the truck right now.
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Old 12-05-2016, 05:06 PM   #2
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Re: Which trans crossmember to use?

I found this in a search:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...12&postcount=3
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Old 12-06-2016, 01:44 AM   #3
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Re: Which trans crossmember to use?

An auto trans crossmember from a '63-'86 C series or '87-'91 R series truck, Suburban or 2wd K5 Blazer will work. He'll just have to drill the bolt holes once he gets it located in the frame. Then I would convert the e-brake cables to the '66-'72 style. That is unless he gets really lucky and finds a '63-'65 auto trans crossmember.
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Old 12-06-2016, 03:11 PM   #4
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Re: Which trans crossmember to use?

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An auto trans crossmember from a '63-'86 C series or '87-'91 R series truck, Suburban or 2wd K5 Blazer will work. He'll just have to drill the bolt holes once he gets it located in the frame. Then I would convert the e-brake cables to the '66-'72 style. That is unless he gets really lucky and finds a '63-'65 auto trans crossmember.
Thanks John, so with the 63-65 crossmember he would keep the stock e-brake cables?
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Old 12-06-2016, 07:23 PM   #5
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Re: Which trans crossmember to use?

here is one from a 66


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Old 12-07-2016, 12:52 AM   #6
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Re: Which trans crossmember to use?

Yes he should be able to. That is unless there is an interference with the T56 that is different than an auto trans.

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Thanks John, so with the 63-65 crossmember he would keep the stock e-brake cables?
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Old 12-07-2016, 02:31 PM   #7
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Great thanks guys, I'll pass along the info
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