![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 76
|
700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
I thought I would pull on some of the great experience here to ask about installing my 700r4 into my 63 C10. The motor is a 350 of course. Do I need to cut out both of the crossmembers in this picture? Can I use the front crossmember and move it back to the proper spot for the 700? What is the best way to mount this trans into this 63. Thanks guys.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tucson Arizona
Posts: 165
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
More than likely your trans pan or torque converter will hit where the front mount is. I cut mine out of my 47. However, my frame is boxed and welded to a Mustang II cross member. You will lose a lot of structural integrity if you remove the front mount, unless you add additional bracing.
You can easily measure from your engine mount to the cross member and compare it to an engine with the trans hooked up to see where the pan and converter will be. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 246
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
Here is a pick of my 700r4, I had to pull that crossmember, I did have a TH350 with stock mounts and it was fine
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
60-66 Nut
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,247
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
I would remove the bellhousing crossmember all together. The other crossmember is for your e-brake cables and mechanism. For a trans crossmember you can use one from a '63-'87 truck with an auto trans. You will just need to drill the holes for it. Regarding the e-brake crossmember. You can either convert to the '66-'72 style e-brake cables that doesn't use a crossmember. Or modify/adapt the brackets on the original e-brake crossmember to the new trans crossmember. There are a couple of members here that have fabricated and adapter parts to their trans crossmembers to utilize the '63-'65 style e-brake mechanism. member TR65 is one of them. Look in his build thread.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Stillwater Oklahoma
Posts: 56
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
I removed the front crossmember and modified my factory E-brake crossmember to accept my TH-350. Been great for 10 plus years. Plan to use the same crossmember when I convert to 700R4.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 76
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
Thanks guys that is what I was thinking. You helped save me a lot of putting motor / trans in and out to measure and such. Towersddg9 thanks for the pic it is just what I needed. Capt thanks for your input as usual, I am hoping to keep the vintage look of the e-brake and will check TR65 for reference.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Scottsdale Az.
Posts: 325
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
ok so i saw that Captian said we could use the crossmember from an auto (NEVER MIND) i need to read more lol.
HELP ! so on my 64 with the 4spd when i swap to the 700r4 can i use the original crossmember ? see my truck has dual exhaust and the crossmember that is in it now is made to clear the pipes. i know this will be a pain to pull since its rivited, and the top 2 rivits, they mount on the curve of the fram so if it has to be moved towards the rear of the truck wont that be an issue ? or should i just cut it out and get one from a donar truck 72-87 c series ?
__________________
1964 1 Ton flatbed service truck (sold) 1964 C-10 panel (project complete frame up build) 1957 210 post pearl orange |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 | |
60-66 Nut
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,247
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
You will have to remove the original bellhousing crossmember. It can not be reused for an auto trans. All you need is an auto trans crossmember from a '63-'87 C series truck with an auto trans. You'll just need to drill the holes in the frame to bolt it in.
Quote:
__________________
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 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Scottsdale Az.
Posts: 325
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
thanks John ! i will pick up one today i called the guy and he has one for $25.00 , then i'm back at it
__________________
1964 1 Ton flatbed service truck (sold) 1964 C-10 panel (project complete frame up build) 1957 210 post pearl orange |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: masterton New Zealand
Posts: 237
|
Re: 700r4 into a 63 crossmember question
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|