Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stretch-t · 04-13-2010, 01:07 PM

Got the engine & 700r4 setting in the frame. Need to build crossmember for transmission and it needs to be that we retain the mechanism for the hand brake. I saw on here a while back that someone had something similar, just can't seem to find it. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.

**Clyde65** · 04-13-2010, 01:53 PM

I had the same issue, I installed a 4l60e which is the same as a 700r4, you wont be able to use it unless your real handy with metal fab. I am probably going to go the 66-72 method, all cable around the frame perimiter. If you get better info or a work around, please let me know, cuz I would rather use the stock instead.

1restorick · 04-13-2010, 06:14 PM

Bowtie Overdrives sell a cross member with the emergency brake mechanism installed. Take a look:

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=108

Rick

65Gregg · 04-13-2010, 09:02 PM

If I remember correctly I used a regular crossmember and used the original e-brake setup, I did this back in 2001. I will try to post some pictures showing what I did.

65Gregg · 04-13-2010, 09:19 PM

I took these in the dark, maybe you can tell what I did by looking at the bolt locations 1 or 2 of these may be upside down...

stretch-t · 04-13-2010, 11:21 PM

Good info coming in! Brain is turning. Can't wait till morning to turn up some tunes and get to building. Got a couple ideas, we'll see what I can fab up. Got metal, welder, torch, and suds, something is bound to get fabed up!

Keep the ideas coming...

stretch-t · 04-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Well, here's what I came up with. Should work great as it's in the same position as factory only 2" lower. It does not hang any lower than front crossmember, so I'm not too worried about ground clearance. Since I'm not lowering the truck a major amount it shouldn't be a problem.

**TR65** · 04-20-2010, 08:18 PM

Here is what I did to fab up a cross member with stock e-brake.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381313

TR

04-13-2010, 01:07 PM	#1
stretch-t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 14	Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake Got the engine & 700r4 setting in the frame. Need to build crossmember for transmission and it needs to be that we retain the mechanism for the hand brake. I saw on here a while back that someone had something similar, just can't seem to find it. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ 1923 T-Bucket Roadster, 383 stroker 1964 GMC Fleetside short bed, small back window, leaf springs. 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle 40' motorhome

04-13-2010, 01:53 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake I had the same issue, I installed a 4l60e which is the same as a 700r4, you wont be able to use it unless your real handy with metal fab. I am probably going to go the 66-72 method, all cable around the frame perimiter. If you get better info or a work around, please let me know, cuz I would rather use the stock instead. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-13-2010, 06:14 PM	#3
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 163	Re: Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake Bowtie Overdrives sell a cross member with the emergency brake mechanism installed. Take a look: http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=108 Rick __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

04-13-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake If I remember correctly I used a regular crossmember and used the original e-brake setup, I did this back in 2001. I will try to post some pictures showing what I did. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

04-13-2010, 09:19 PM	#5
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake I took these in the dark, maybe you can tell what I did by looking at the bolt locations 1 or 2 of these may be upside down... Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

04-13-2010, 11:21 PM	#6
stretch-t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 14	Re: Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake Good info coming in! Brain is turning. Can't wait till morning to turn up some tunes and get to building. Got a couple ideas, we'll see what I can fab up. Got metal, welder, torch, and suds, something is bound to get fabed up! Keep the ideas coming... __________________ 1923 T-Bucket Roadster, 383 stroker 1964 GMC Fleetside short bed, small back window, leaf springs. 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle 40' motorhome

04-20-2010, 09:39 AM	#7
stretch-t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 14	Re: Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake Well, here's what I came up with. Should work great as it's in the same position as factory only 2" lower. It does not hang any lower than front crossmember, so I'm not too worried about ground clearance. Since I'm not lowering the truck a major amount it shouldn't be a problem. Attached Images __________________ 1923 T-Bucket Roadster, 383 stroker 1964 GMC Fleetside short bed, small back window, leaf springs. 2000 Fleetwood American Eagle 40' motorhome

04-20-2010, 08:18 PM	#8
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Help, 700r4 crossmember, hand brake Here is what I did to fab up a cross member with stock e-brake. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381313 TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

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