Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MeanYellowZ · 12-13-2008, 03:54 PM

I know I know......I searched...the search function on here is dsyfunctional at best....

Anyhow, when going to auto.....in this case from a 350/ 4 speed to a 5.3/ TH400, MUST you take out that pain in the ass looking bellhousing holding crossmember because it sure doesn't look very fun or easy.

Will the auto fit around it or no??? Anyone ever leave theirs in?

Gray Ghost · 12-13-2008, 04:08 PM

You'll need an auto crossmember instead of that one. Never heard of anyone retaining it but I don't know it all. I got mine for $50...they're cheap!

MeanYellowZ · 12-13-2008, 04:09 PM

I have the auto xmember figured out, just trying to get around having to cut this original manual out if the trans will fit in around ill just leave it

big_al_71 · 12-13-2008, 04:10 PM

I took mine off because you have to...
I bought the auto crossmember from Classic Perform....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-13-2008, 05:12 PM

You will have to remove the manual tranny crossmember. You won't be able to clear it with the bell housing to install or remove the auto trans. WES

MeanYellowZ · 12-13-2008, 06:31 PM

thanks guys.....air-hammering it out now

Gray Ghost · 12-13-2008, 06:46 PM

Sorry there's no short cut...I hate cutting those out too...last time I did it I used up three sawzall blades [no air tool I had would budge the rivets].

MeanYellowZ · 12-13-2008, 06:55 PM

Im super impressed....borrowed a buddy's mac air hammer....knocked each rivet out in less than 10 second......cut the member in half right in the middle real quick and tapped it with a hammer.....out in about 10 minutes.....wooohooooooo

**LockDoc** · 12-13-2008, 06:59 PM

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Mines still in place in the '70 Chevy. I have an '86 Camaro TPI/700r4 in the truck... I also have new motor mounts all the way around.

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 12-13-2008, 08:05 PM

I just cut a section out of the middle and left the sides with a 700-R4 in it now.

cparman · 12-13-2008, 09:20 PM

I removed my Manual x member in one piece, unlike mellow yellow, Cut the rivets out, and have a GOOD manual crossmember,linkage,trans, shift coulmn for sale. When you change from manual to auto the manual x member has to go

caminokid · 12-13-2008, 09:29 PM

I used a 4" angle grinder to get the two I had out. I took longer...but I got it out in one piece.

*chevy29267truck* · 12-13-2008, 10:03 PM

it looks like if your truck is a 3 or 4 speed truck and making it auto cost more money

12-13-2008, 03:54 PM	#1
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? I know I know......I searched...the search function on here is dsyfunctional at best.... Anyhow, when going to auto.....in this case from a 350/ 4 speed to a 5.3/ TH400, MUST you take out that pain in the ass looking bellhousing holding crossmember because it sure doesn't look very fun or easy. Will the auto fit around it or no??? Anyone ever leave theirs in?

12-13-2008, 04:08 PM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? You'll need an auto crossmember instead of that one. Never heard of anyone retaining it but I don't know it all. I got mine for $50...they're cheap! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-13-2008, 04:09 PM	#3
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? I have the auto xmember figured out, just trying to get around having to cut this original manual out if the trans will fit in around ill just leave it

12-13-2008, 04:10 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? I took mine off because you have to... I bought the auto crossmember from Classic Perform.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 12-13-2008 at 04:12 PM.

12-13-2008, 05:12 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? You will have to remove the manual tranny crossmember. You won't be able to clear it with the bell housing to install or remove the auto trans. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-13-2008, 06:31 PM	#6
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? thanks guys.....air-hammering it out now

12-13-2008, 06:46 PM	#7
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? Sorry there's no short cut...I hate cutting those out too...last time I did it I used up three sawzall blades [no air tool I had would budge the rivets]. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-13-2008, 06:55 PM	#8
MeanYellowZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 75	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? Im super impressed....borrowed a buddy's mac air hammer....knocked each rivet out in less than 10 second......cut the member in half right in the middle real quick and tapped it with a hammer.....out in about 10 minutes.....wooohooooooo

12-13-2008, 06:59 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? - Mines still in place in the '70 Chevy. I have an '86 Camaro TPI/700r4 in the truck... I also have new motor mounts all the way around. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-13-2008 at 07:00 PM.

12-13-2008, 08:05 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? I just cut a section out of the middle and left the sides with a 700-R4 in it now. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-13-2008, 09:20 PM	#11
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? I removed my Manual x member in one piece, unlike mellow yellow, Cut the rivets out, and have a GOOD manual crossmember,linkage,trans, shift coulmn for sale. When you change from manual to auto the manual x member has to go

12-13-2008, 09:29 PM	#12
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? I used a 4" angle grinder to get the two I had out. I took longer...but I got it out in one piece. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

12-13-2008, 10:03 PM	#13
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: Must you remove manual crossmember when going to auto??? it looks like if your truck is a 3 or 4 speed truck and making it auto cost more money



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