Need Pic of cross member - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dznucks · 05-11-2009, 08:27 AM

I am looking for a picture of a 3-speed transmission crossmember for a '69 c-10 SWB. My truck has never had one but it appears that all the mounting holes are there. Is it possible to fabricate your own?

sneakysnake · 05-11-2009, 09:02 AM

Here's half a pic.LOL Manuals have a cross member that supports the bell housing, nothing under the trans itself. They have to be cut out when going with an automatic because they get in the way.

Griffin · 05-11-2009, 09:42 AM

I'm about to pull one out of a 1967 1/2 ton. I think they're the same. You can have it if you want to pay the shipping. Send me a PM in about 2-3 weeks (if you can wait) and i should be at that point.

dznucks · 05-11-2009, 10:21 AM

Thanks for the pic. That is a bellhousing cross member. i think they refer to it as the rear engine mounts. I am looking for the cross member that goes behind that one, the tranny tail shaft mounts to it.

Griffin, are you talking about the bell housing member or the tranny cross member? can you get a pic?

Tx Firefighter · 05-11-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dznucks

Thanks for the pic. That is a bellhousing cross member. i think they refer to it as the rear engine mounts. I am looking for the cross member that goes behind that one, the tranny tail shaft mounts to it.

Griffin, are you talking about the bell housing member or the tranny cross member? can you get a pic?

That's all there is. On pre 73 standard trans trucks, the bellhousing crossmember is it. The trans simply hangs off the bellhousing without a rear crossmember. I'm serious.

lchall · 05-11-2009, 11:23 AM

Here's a couple of pics from mine during demo. I had a 3-speed in a 72, but I think it should be the same for you. Like Tx_Firefighter said it bolts to the bellhousing instead of the transmission.

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dznucks · 05-11-2009, 01:15 PM

OK. I have always wandered if mine was removed by a previous owner. it looks like one could easily be fabricated and bolted in.

I know there is a tranny mount called out at autozone, orielly's and napa. but no bell housing mounts.

PanelDeland · 05-11-2009, 05:09 PM

The tranny mounts were like you are thinking for the Automatic.This may be what you are finding at the AP store.IIRC there are some small rubber mounts on the bellhousing style also(between the BH and crossmember).

greg65 · 05-11-2009, 07:53 PM

If things don't work out with Griffin let me know. I've got one out of a '68 parts truck. It still has the bellhousing attached.

Griffin · 05-12-2009, 11:39 AM

I have the bellhousing mount. They didn't have a rear mount. The tranny should have the "boss" on the tailshaft for a 2 bolt chevy trans mount. You're right, you can make one out of square tubing or if you need the one i got that's cool too. Let me know.

Skirkpat · 05-12-2009, 11:55 AM

You can use the automatic crossmember, and drill holes in your trans, tailshaft if I am not mistaken ?

dznucks · 05-12-2009, 02:49 PM

If there is not supposed to be one, i may not put one in.

I just replaced the motor and bellhousing mounts and i still have a wierd vibration that feels like the transmissions is loose.
thanks

PanelDeland · 05-12-2009, 06:48 PM

IIRC there is some reason for not using the tranny mount and the bellhousing mount(Maybe stress on the tranny with both?).If the issue is a vibration check the carrier bearing.It is in the middle of the 2 piece driveshaft.

05-11-2009, 08:27 AM	#1
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Need Pic of cross member I am looking for a picture of a 3-speed transmission crossmember for a '69 c-10 SWB. My truck has never had one but it appears that all the mounting holes are there. Is it possible to fabricate your own?

05-11-2009, 09:02 AM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Need Pic of cross member Here's half a pic.LOL Manuals have a cross member that supports the bell housing, nothing under the trans itself. They have to be cut out when going with an automatic because they get in the way. Attached Images

05-11-2009, 09:42 AM	#3
Griffin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rogers, Ar Posts: 62	Re: Need Pic of cross member I'm about to pull one out of a 1967 1/2 ton. I think they're the same. You can have it if you want to pay the shipping. Send me a PM in about 2-3 weeks (if you can wait) and i should be at that point.

05-11-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Need Pic of cross member Thanks for the pic. That is a bellhousing cross member. i think they refer to it as the rear engine mounts. I am looking for the cross member that goes behind that one, the tranny tail shaft mounts to it. Griffin, are you talking about the bell housing member or the tranny cross member? can you get a pic?

05-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#6
lchall Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 291	Re: Need Pic of cross member Here's a couple of pics from mine during demo. I had a 3-speed in a 72, but I think it should be the same for you. Like Tx_Firefighter said it bolts to the bellhousing instead of the transmission. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 1972 Chevy SWB 1972 Chevy SWB K20 4x4 1991 Ford F-150 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Last edited by lchall; 05-11-2009 at 11:24 AM.

05-11-2009, 01:15 PM	#7
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Need Pic of cross member OK. I have always wandered if mine was removed by a previous owner. it looks like one could easily be fabricated and bolted in. I know there is a tranny mount called out at autozone, orielly's and napa. but no bell housing mounts.

05-11-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Need Pic of cross member The tranny mounts were like you are thinking for the Automatic.This may be what you are finding at the AP store.IIRC there are some small rubber mounts on the bellhousing style also(between the BH and crossmember). __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 05-11-2009 at 05:10 PM.

05-11-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Need Pic of cross member If things don't work out with Griffin let me know. I've got one out of a '68 parts truck. It still has the bellhousing attached.

05-12-2009, 11:39 AM	#10
Griffin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rogers, Ar Posts: 62	Re: Need Pic of cross member I have the bellhousing mount. They didn't have a rear mount. The tranny should have the "boss" on the tailshaft for a 2 bolt chevy trans mount. You're right, you can make one out of square tubing or if you need the one i got that's cool too. Let me know.

05-12-2009, 11:55 AM	#11
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Need Pic of cross member You can use the automatic crossmember, and drill holes in your trans, tailshaft if I am not mistaken ?

05-12-2009, 02:49 PM	#12
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Need Pic of cross member If there is not supposed to be one, i may not put one in. I just replaced the motor and bellhousing mounts and i still have a wierd vibration that feels like the transmissions is loose. thanks

05-12-2009, 06:48 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Need Pic of cross member IIRC there is some reason for not using the tranny mount and the bellhousing mount(Maybe stress on the tranny with both?).If the issue is a vibration check the carrier bearing.It is in the middle of the 2 piece driveshaft. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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