Tranny X member install

[stepside66]

Ok I have this CPP tranny x member and I am going to bolt it in I have the normal SBC 700r4 route my question is how hard is it to remove the 4 speed crossmember it looks like 2 rivets is all it that holds it in.
Oh and if you are wanting to order from the I would think twice they were horrible through the whole ordering process I actually ordered it may 24 and got it last weekend.

[LILRED66]

stepside66:

The factory manual transmission cross-member is held in place at each frame rail with two rivets. With the limited space, if the cab is on the truck, I found the quickest, easiest way to remove the rivets is with a reciprocating saw (Sawzall) and a center punch. If the cab is off the truck, you can use an angle grinder and a center punch. There are eight rivets, if it is a factory install.

Good luck with your project.

Tony

[stepside66]

ok well I also have a rivet cutter on my air chisel if I can get that in there I will and I have a die grinder to help with cutting. I just wasnt sure if I needed to remove that original crossmember but now I know what needs to be done