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manimal · 12-11-2008, 10:47 AM

I have a '69 C10 w/3 on the tree and want to convert to TH350.....Do I have to take out the bell housing x-member? Thanks
-Lance

cdowns · 12-11-2008, 10:55 AM

most people remove so its easier in the future for service and maintenance

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-11-2008, 11:03 AM

Three options:

1. Leave it and hate yourself for being lazy the next time you have to work on the truck. i think the auto trans will still fit. I have never left one.

2. You could do like the P.O. of on of the rolling chassis did and tke a torch and just cut off the part in the way. Guaranteed to get comment like "What the hell?" and "Oh, real nice, junk yard dog!" the next time you pop the hood at a cruise.
I can't remember if it is riveted or not. I know the rear mounts for a 6 cylinder are. I think these are the same mounts you are referring to .
3. Take the time to remove them the right way. I have used a torch and angle grinder once, another time when no torch was available,a die grinder. A plasma cutter would be sweet, if you have access.

my67chevytruck · 12-11-2008, 11:13 AM

yep remove the rivets and yank the sucker. the PO of my sons did the torch job... UGGGLY

12-11-2008, 10:47 AM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	bellhousing x-member? I have a '69 C10 w/3 on the tree and want to convert to TH350.....Do I have to take out the bell housing x-member? Thanks -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

12-11-2008, 10:55 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: bellhousing x-member? most people remove so its easier in the future for service and maintenance __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-11-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: bellhousing x-member? Three options: 1. Leave it and hate yourself for being lazy the next time you have to work on the truck. i think the auto trans will still fit. I have never left one. 2. You could do like the P.O. of on of the rolling chassis did and tke a torch and just cut off the part in the way. Guaranteed to get comment like "What the hell?" and "Oh, real nice, junk yard dog!" the next time you pop the hood at a cruise. I can't remember if it is riveted or not. I know the rear mounts for a 6 cylinder are. I think these are the same mounts you are referring to . 3. Take the time to remove them the right way. I have used a torch and angle grinder once, another time when no torch was available,a die grinder. A plasma cutter would be sweet, if you have access.

12-11-2008, 11:13 AM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: bellhousing x-member? yep remove the rivets and yank the sucker. the PO of my sons did the torch job... UGGGLY __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470



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