Moving bellhousing x-member - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scott-wisc · 09-01-2013, 06:55 PM

Has anyone successfully moved a manual cross member forward during a I6 to 350 swap? I got my old one out and tried sliding it forward but the holes don't line up. After searching on this site, I discovered that 6 cyl. and V8s use different members. What are my options?

volksworld · 09-01-2013, 10:04 PM

1...get a v8 x-member...2...convert to an automatic,they don't use one....3...leave it where it is and install the engine back further(you wont have to buy a driveshaft)

Shyguy · 09-01-2013, 10:36 PM

We moved one forward when we put a 454 in a 69 frame. We had to trim a little off each end and then drilled holes in the frame to bolt the cross member in.

scott-wisc · 09-02-2013, 06:54 AM

I was considering doing the same thing, but drilling holes in the member, not the frame. Just seems like doing that would elevate the back of the engine. I am going to try to locate a proper member on the parts board while I ponder fabricating/modifying the old one.

54belair · 09-03-2013, 09:14 AM

Originally my truck was a 6-stick, then someone changed it to an automatic and torched off most of the bell crossmember.
I have replaced the 700r with a muncie m-20, installed a tailshaft crossmember/mount rather than fool with the bell member. IMO---much easier!!!

09-01-2013, 06:55 PM	#1
scott-wisc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 144	Moving bellhousing x-member Has anyone successfully moved a manual cross member forward during a I6 to 350 swap? I got my old one out and tried sliding it forward but the holes don't line up. After searching on this site, I discovered that 6 cyl. and V8s use different members. What are my options?

09-01-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 389	Re: Moving bellhousing x-member 1...get a v8 x-member...2...convert to an automatic,they don't use one....3...leave it where it is and install the engine back further(you wont have to buy a driveshaft) __________________ 1970 short step c10 leaf spring 454

09-01-2013, 10:36 PM	#3
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Moving bellhousing x-member We moved one forward when we put a 454 in a 69 frame. We had to trim a little off each end and then drilled holes in the frame to bolt the cross member in. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

09-02-2013, 06:54 AM	#4
scott-wisc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 144	Re: Moving bellhousing x-member I was considering doing the same thing, but drilling holes in the member, not the frame. Just seems like doing that would elevate the back of the engine. I am going to try to locate a proper member on the parts board while I ponder fabricating/modifying the old one.

09-03-2013, 09:14 AM	#5
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Moving bellhousing x-member Originally my truck was a 6-stick, then someone changed it to an automatic and torched off most of the bell crossmember. I have replaced the 700r with a muncie m-20, installed a tailshaft crossmember/mount rather than fool with the bell member. IMO---much easier!!! __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030



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