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skokie · 01-09-2006, 12:42 AM

I was under the truck and I noticed what looks like the remnants of a crossmember. Heres a pic. Does anyone know what this is for?

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2006, 12:49 AM

Wan't really across member, but tranny mounts... your truck used to have a manual shift in it, and that's where the mounts were. Had one on either side.

MDC · 01-09-2006, 12:49 AM

Yup. Crossmember for M/T. Someone cut it out and added auto.

kelsfine69 · 01-09-2006, 12:49 AM

If the truck has a 3 speed manual then it was cut out rather than drill the rivits and removed.

MDC · 01-09-2006, 12:51 AM

Sorry Longhorn, posted same time

skokie · 01-09-2006, 12:57 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I got soem rivets to pop out. Ill save em for a a stressed day when I need to take out some agression. LOL

shifty · 01-09-2006, 01:52 AM

Have fun - a tip from someone who recently had to do this on his ride -

When you have that chunk of xmember left, easiest thing to do is take a sawzall, sawzall the head off flush to the frame, then use a tool to pry up the remnant of metal (in taking off the head, the rivet will peel right up).

This beats the hell out of wasting a good drill bit or die grinding the crap outta the thing. If you can't get the head down close to the frame, consider grinding the remnants.

I did this - it's better/easier than using an air hammer. I tried drilling, grinding and chiselling for about 4 hours and got 3 rivets out... then got pissed, broke out the sawzall and in 15 minutes I had the other 5 rivets out.

krue · 01-09-2006, 02:25 AM

Two words---oxygen/acetylene.

**tnblazerk5** · 01-09-2006, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Two words---oxygen/acetylene.

i second that ideal

wibilly · 01-09-2006, 03:41 AM

i found 4" grinder takes em off quick easy and neatly

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2006, 06:37 AM

Plazma cutter.

wibilly · 01-09-2006, 11:21 AM

yea thats the ticket if you have one

67ChevyRedneck · 01-09-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Two words---oxygen/acetylene.

I tried that and started my truck on fire (MANY years worth of the old six banger slingin oil on the mounts, frame and cab.) Fire was small and put out quickly, but man, did it happen fast! Be careful if you use torches.

skokie · 01-09-2006, 12:20 PM

How about a big hammer, chisel and a ton of agression

LOL

70short · 01-09-2006, 01:28 PM

I also used A 4" grinder to take the heads of the rivets down flush. Then used A pry bar. Went well.

shifty · 01-09-2006, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

How about a big hammer, chisel and a ton of agression

LOL

Don't forget the earplugs

Seriously - nobody mentioned earplugs with the pneumatic hammers and whatnot. Very important stuff.

Putter · 01-09-2006, 04:22 PM

PLUS earplugs for the bystanders.
No need for them to hear all those cuss words!!!!

71chevytruckguy · 01-09-2006, 04:46 PM

i take a cut off wheel and cut grooves in the heads. then take an air hammer to what's left of the head. had to do that when i converted my truck from a straight 6 to a 350

hooked a log chain from the crossmemeber to the tractor and pulled. then welded it into place.

01-09-2006, 12:42 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	Was this a crossmember? I was under the truck and I noticed what looks like the remnants of a crossmember. Heres a pic. Does anyone know what this is for? Thanks Attached Images __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-09-2006, 12:49 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Was this a crossmember? Wan't really across member, but tranny mounts... your truck used to have a manual shift in it, and that's where the mounts were. Had one on either side.

01-09-2006, 12:49 AM	#3
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: Was this a crossmember? Yup. Crossmember for M/T. Someone cut it out and added auto. __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

01-09-2006, 12:49 AM	#4
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Was this a crossmember? If the truck has a 3 speed manual then it was cut out rather than drill the rivits and removed. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

01-09-2006, 12:51 AM	#5
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: Was this a crossmember? Sorry Longhorn, posted same time __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

01-09-2006, 12:57 AM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	Re: Was this a crossmember? Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I got soem rivets to pop out. Ill save em for a a stressed day when I need to take out some agression. LOL __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 01-09-2006 at 12:57 AM.

01-09-2006, 01:52 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Was this a crossmember? Have fun - a tip from someone who recently had to do this on his ride - When you have that chunk of xmember left, easiest thing to do is take a sawzall, sawzall the head off flush to the frame, then use a tool to pry up the remnant of metal (in taking off the head, the rivet will peel right up). This beats the hell out of wasting a good drill bit or die grinding the crap outta the thing. If you can't get the head down close to the frame, consider grinding the remnants. I did this - it's better/easier than using an air hammer. I tried drilling, grinding and chiselling for about 4 hours and got 3 rivets out... then got pissed, broke out the sawzall and in 15 minutes I had the other 5 rivets out. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-09-2006, 02:25 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Was this a crossmember? Two words---oxygen/acetylene. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-09-2006, 03:41 AM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Was this a crossmember? i found 4" grinder takes em off quick easy and neatly __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-09-2006, 06:37 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Was this a crossmember? Plazma cutter.

01-09-2006, 11:21 AM	#12
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Was this a crossmember? yea thats the ticket if you have one __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-09-2006, 12:20 PM	#14
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	Re: Was this a crossmember? How about a big hammer, chisel and a ton of agression LOL __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-09-2006, 01:28 PM	#15
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: Was this a crossmember? I also used A 4" grinder to take the heads of the rivets down flush. Then used A pry bar. Went well. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

01-09-2006, 04:22 PM	#17
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Was this a crossmember? PLUS earplugs for the bystanders. No need for them to hear all those cuss words!!!! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

01-09-2006, 04:46 PM	#18
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: Was this a crossmember? i take a cut off wheel and cut grooves in the heads. then take an air hammer to what's left of the head. had to do that when i converted my truck from a straight 6 to a 350 hooked a log chain from the crossmemeber to the tractor and pulled. then welded it into place. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's



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