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**Todd46** · 10-26-2020, 11:30 PM

Check out this beauty! My new auto trans crossmember for my 62 C10
Courtesy of Capt Fab of course. No way I could pull this off!
No excuse now, time to complete the mock up and get this installed.

88Stanger · 10-27-2020, 09:56 AM

Nice work!! CaptainFab is amazing....

**bhap** · 10-27-2020, 10:00 AM

What transmission are these designed for? Are they for SWB ? Very interested in knowing details - it looks great!

**Rickysnickers** · 10-27-2020, 10:27 AM

He earned is handle with that one!!!

jchav62 · 10-27-2020, 05:46 PM

That's friggin awesome! C-Fab is the man!

**slepysal** · 10-27-2020, 08:18 PM

Nice !!!

**Todd46** · 10-27-2020, 09:01 PM

Yes, it's for a SWB C10. I'll be running a TH350, but it will fit the TH400 as well and I think a couple others.
I think this will more than handle anything I can throw at it! Great quality

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Originally Posted by bhap

What transmission are these designed for? Are they for SWB ? Very interested in knowing details - it looks great!

**Todd46** · 10-27-2020, 09:03 PM

Ya it's a beautiful piece of work!

**Captainfab** · 10-27-2020, 10:20 PM

Thanks for all the compliments

GWs62 · 11-05-2020, 10:36 AM

Ok, can this be true? A TH350 crossmember for a '62??
Will this still fit with the torsion bars in place? The PO of my '62 did a hokey job with the 350/TH350 install and I need something more reliable.

**Todd46** · 11-05-2020, 10:17 PM

Absolutely true! I have not installed it yet but I've held it in place and it fits great. I'm hoping to do a mock up this weekend if it doesn't rain.
You won't go wrong with Captain Fab. Never seen a complaint about any of his products.

GWs62 · 11-06-2020, 10:57 AM

I totally agree!
I have his power steering bracket as well as his power brake bracket. Perfect fit.
BUT - will this crossmember fit with your torsion bars in place?

SkinnyG · 11-06-2020, 11:40 AM

It should - the torsion bars are on the outside of the X, aren't they?

62 Barnfind · 11-06-2020, 03:20 PM

Nice! CaptianFab do you think it will work for a T5 trans?

**Captainfab** · 11-06-2020, 10:49 PM

It will work with a T5 if the mount is in the same location as the Powerglide and TH350 relative to the back of the engine.

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Nice! CaptianFab do you think it will work for a T5 trans?

Yes the trans mounts I have made will work with the torsion bars in place. This crossmember is patterned after a factory Powerglide crossmember. The torsion bars are below it. The crossmember Todd46 has is not the first one I have fabricated.

62 Barnfind · 11-07-2020, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

It will work with a T5 if the mount is in the same location as the Powerglide and TH350 relative to the back of the engine.

Yes the trans mounts I have made will work with the torsion bars in place. This crossmember is patterned after a factory Powerglide crossmember. The torsion bars are below it. The crossmember Todd46 has is not the first one I have fabricated.

Thanks! How much are they?

**Todd46** · 11-07-2020, 10:04 PM

Got it installed today. Fits like a glove. Mounting holes lined up perfect. Had to drill the top hole in my frame but the lower two matched up like OEM.
Here's a couple pics so you can see the relation to the torsion bars. Even painted it up pretty so you can see it!
Sorry they're sideways

**Captainfab** · 11-07-2020, 10:47 PM

PM sent.

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Thanks! How much are they?

**Rickysnickers** · 11-08-2020, 10:12 AM

Straightened

**Todd46** · 11-08-2020, 12:32 PM

Thanks!

**Rickysnickers** · 11-08-2020, 07:22 PM

You bet

GWs62 · 11-10-2020, 10:30 AM

Yes, I believe you are right.

**bhap** · 10-12-2021, 12:24 PM

Hey Captain, a couple of quick questions on this 62 rear crossmember - does this bolt into existing holes in the frame? Can this be installed while leaving the original manual transmission crossmember in place? I'm putting in a Saginaw 3 speed using the original rear bellhousing mount and have seen comments that suggest the Saginaw should be supported in the rear - the transmission has a rear mounting boss. If I install this for the 3 speed, will it be in the right place for an automatic if I go that route down the line? Going into a 62 short bed. Thanks for your help.

**Captainfab** · 10-17-2021, 10:01 PM

Yes the trans crossmembers that I am fabricating does bolt into the original factory location using the factory holes, plus one more on each side that needs to be drilled. I patterned them after the OEM auto trans crossmembers. IMO you do not heed an additional crossmember on the rear of a Saginaw 3 speed. GM installed them just hanging off the back of the bellhousing. In fact having too many mounting points can cause binding and breakage. If you really feel you need one, I have one welded up and ready to ship.

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Originally Posted by bhap

Hey Captain, a couple of quick questions on this 62 rear crossmember - does this bolt into existing holes in the frame? Can this be installed while leaving the original manual transmission crossmember in place? I'm putting in a Saginaw 3 speed using the original rear bellhousing mount and have seen comments that suggest the Saginaw should be supported in the rear - the transmission has a rear mounting boss. If I install this for the 3 speed, will it be in the right place for an automatic if I go that route down the line? Going into a 62 short bed. Thanks for your help.

10-26-2020, 11:30 PM	#1
Todd46 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Clovis Posts: 33	New Crossmember for a 62 Check out this beauty! My new auto trans crossmember for my 62 C10 Courtesy of Capt Fab of course. No way I could pull this off! No excuse now, time to complete the mock up and get this installed. Attached Images

10-27-2020, 09:56 AM	#2
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Nice work!! CaptainFab is amazing....

10-27-2020, 10:00 AM	#3
bhap Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 264	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 What transmission are these designed for? Are they for SWB ? Very interested in knowing details - it looks great!

10-27-2020, 10:27 AM	#4
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,057	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 He earned is handle with that one!!!

10-27-2020, 05:46 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 That's friggin awesome! C-Fab is the man! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-27-2020, 08:18 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Nice !!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

10-27-2020, 09:03 PM	#8
Todd46 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Clovis Posts: 33	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Ya it's a beautiful piece of work!

10-27-2020, 10:20 PM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Thanks for all the compliments __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-05-2020, 10:36 AM	#10
GWs62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: portland, OR Posts: 56	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Ok, can this be true? A TH350 crossmember for a '62?? Will this still fit with the torsion bars in place? The PO of my '62 did a hokey job with the 350/TH350 install and I need something more reliable. __________________ When was the last time you did something for the first time? We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

11-05-2020, 10:17 PM	#11
Todd46 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Clovis Posts: 33	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Absolutely true! I have not installed it yet but I've held it in place and it fits great. I'm hoping to do a mock up this weekend if it doesn't rain. You won't go wrong with Captain Fab. Never seen a complaint about any of his products.

11-06-2020, 10:57 AM	#12
GWs62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: portland, OR Posts: 56	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 I totally agree! I have his power steering bracket as well as his power brake bracket. Perfect fit. BUT - will this crossmember fit with your torsion bars in place? __________________ When was the last time you did something for the first time? We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

11-06-2020, 11:40 AM	#13
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,265	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 It should - the torsion bars are on the outside of the X, aren't they? __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

11-06-2020, 03:20 PM	#14
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,373	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Nice! CaptianFab do you think it will work for a T5 trans? __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

11-07-2020, 10:04 PM	#17
Todd46 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Clovis Posts: 33	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Got it installed today. Fits like a glove. Mounting holes lined up perfect. Had to drill the top hole in my frame but the lower two matched up like OEM. Here's a couple pics so you can see the relation to the torsion bars. Even painted it up pretty so you can see it! Sorry they're sideways Attached Images

11-08-2020, 10:12 AM	#19
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,057	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Straightened Attached Images



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11-08-2020, 12:32 PM	#20
Todd46 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Clovis Posts: 33	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Thanks!

11-08-2020, 07:22 PM	#21
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,057	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 You bet

11-10-2020, 10:30 AM	#22
GWs62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: portland, OR Posts: 56	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Yes, I believe you are right. __________________ When was the last time you did something for the first time? We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

10-12-2021, 12:24 PM	#23
bhap Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 264	Re: New Crossmember for a 62 Hey Captain, a couple of quick questions on this 62 rear crossmember - does this bolt into existing holes in the frame? Can this be installed while leaving the original manual transmission crossmember in place? I'm putting in a Saginaw 3 speed using the original rear bellhousing mount and have seen comments that suggest the Saginaw should be supported in the rear - the transmission has a rear mounting boss. If I install this for the 3 speed, will it be in the right place for an automatic if I go that route down the line? Going into a 62 short bed. Thanks for your help.

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