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customizer76 · 07-23-2013, 07:55 AM

When I tried to install my new Hooker Header, I ran into a problem with hitting the cross member and did not want to have to move fuel lines running down the frame to install a tubular cross member. This is what I came up with and I really like the mod to the factory cross member. Just wanted to share this to maybe help someone else facing the same problem.
I like the fact that I now have a straight run on the driver side and not the under the frame bend.
Next up get all new exhaust ran with Magnaflow. My neighbors will Love me for it. LOL

nheller76 · 07-23-2013, 12:59 PM

That looks great! Im in the same bout and have been racking my brain as to how im going to fix the problem. Good idea.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-23-2013, 01:15 PM

Nice. Ad some gussets to it and it will help keep the frame from flexing like original but nice way to get er done
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craig7070 · 07-23-2013, 01:20 PM

Great Job..Looks good

customizer76 · 07-24-2013, 08:11 AM

Hey thanks for the gusset idea and I will work to complete that as well. Thanks for the compliments on me little project here.
I would recommend to find a piece of 5 x 5 square rather than the 6 x 4 I used to complete this. 5 x 5 would give more clearance for the exhaust to run through and I think it would look better as well.
I will say it sounds a lot better with a quality header carrying the tune of the Mother Thumper.

mooseknuckles · 07-24-2013, 09:29 PM

mine...

customizer76 · 07-24-2013, 09:43 PM

Darn Moose you just showed me up big time there. That's a good one and all custom.
The things we do for our toys.
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mooseknuckles · 07-24-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by customizer76

Darn Moose you just showed me up big time there. That's a good one and all custom.
The things we do for our toys.
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sorry bro didn't mean to show you up....lol. just meant to give an idea of what can be done when you have no room like I did...

customizer76 · 07-24-2013, 09:58 PM

Lol. I know that's right. Just hope the idea's help others out there.
Finally got the ebrake finished tonight and now its time to install the limited slip and the gears.
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frog210 · 07-24-2013, 11:17 PM

you can also use earlier model trans crossmembers like 73-74 i think
my 74 has both sides lifter so i can run the pipes, without the member in the way

07-23-2013, 07:55 AM	#1
customizer76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 26	Cross Member Modification When I tried to install my new Hooker Header, I ran into a problem with hitting the cross member and did not want to have to move fuel lines running down the frame to install a tubular cross member. This is what I came up with and I really like the mod to the factory cross member. Just wanted to share this to maybe help someone else facing the same problem. I like the fact that I now have a straight run on the driver side and not the under the frame bend. Next up get all new exhaust ran with Magnaflow. My neighbors will Love me for it. LOL Attached Images

07-23-2013, 12:59 PM	#2
nheller76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: salem oregon Posts: 281	Re: Cross Member Modification That looks great! Im in the same bout and have been racking my brain as to how im going to fix the problem. Good idea. __________________ Faith and Patience with my truck, that is what i pray for every day! See my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580013

07-23-2013, 01:15 PM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Cross Member Modification Nice. Ad some gussets to it and it will help keep the frame from flexing like original but nice way to get er done Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-23-2013, 01:20 PM	#4
craig7070 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 167	Re: Cross Member Modification Great Job..Looks good __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe 2 Owner Project "Lumberjack" 83K Original miles Work in progress....Got the truck for free all original

07-24-2013, 08:11 AM	#5
customizer76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 26	Re: Cross Member Modification Hey thanks for the gusset idea and I will work to complete that as well. Thanks for the compliments on me little project here. I would recommend to find a piece of 5 x 5 square rather than the 6 x 4 I used to complete this. 5 x 5 would give more clearance for the exhaust to run through and I think it would look better as well. I will say it sounds a lot better with a quality header carrying the tune of the Mother Thumper.

07-24-2013, 09:29 PM	#6
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Cross Member Modification mine... Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

07-24-2013, 09:43 PM	#7
customizer76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 26	Re: Cross Member Modification Darn Moose you just showed me up big time there. That's a good one and all custom. The things we do for our toys. Posted via Mobile Device

07-24-2013, 09:58 PM	#9
customizer76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 26	Re: Cross Member Modification Lol. I know that's right. Just hope the idea's help others out there. Finally got the ebrake finished tonight and now its time to install the limited slip and the gears. Posted via Mobile Device

07-24-2013, 11:17 PM	#10
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: Cross Member Modification you can also use earlier model trans crossmembers like 73-74 i think my 74 has both sides lifter so i can run the pipes, without the member in the way __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.



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