Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rcbildr · 03-10-2012, 01:18 AM

My 63 chevy needs a crossmember for under the engine...converting 2wd to 4wd. I think I might have one buried in the bed of the truck, but I'm not sure. Can someone post a pic of it and how it mounts in the frame? Thanks!!!

**aerotruk63** · 03-10-2012, 07:53 AM

**aerotruk63** · 03-10-2012, 08:05 AM

My 64 K10 frame does not have a cross member.

j.kirn · 03-10-2012, 10:47 AM

padresag · 03-10-2012, 01:19 PM

63-66 just took frame perches off each side of the frame like this. the extra little bracket is for a 292

By rondavid at 2007-07-09
My brackets were removed 30 years ago for a Detroit installation and the 283 brackets are hard to find so I went with a cross member out of a 67 which is a necessity there esp. if you do not have the cross member running under the bell housing--remover for an a/trans.
this is the one out of a 67 installed in a 64

By rondavid at 2009-03-04
a fellow that I know that is converting a 65 panel over to 4 x 4 used the c/member out of an 80's 4 x 4
ron

rcbildr · 03-10-2012, 11:49 PM

Awesome!!!!!! Thanks, those pics help a lot. I think I have a 67-72 crossmember in the bed of the truck, and I have one from an 86 Burb. Thanks again.
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**Captainfab** · 03-12-2012, 12:39 AM

The '67-'72 motor mount crossmember will fit with just drilling the holes. The '73-'87 K series or the '88-'91 V series crossmember will require some modification as the later model frames are taller.

63GMCKid · 03-12-2012, 01:28 AM

If you don't mind going aftermarket, there is always this, which upgrades you to poly bushings for the motor mounts as well.....
http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...&product_id=80

Even though it says it's for a 67-72 truck, it should work in a 60-66 since the frames are pretty much identical sans the frame horns where the bumper mounts.

DIY4X makes excellent stuff, have bought a few things from them and have nothing but good things to say. I personally do not have that engine crossmember (I made my own) but I think it's about the best way to go as far as bolt on stuff goes.

03-10-2012, 01:18 AM	#1
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member My 63 chevy needs a crossmember for under the engine...converting 2wd to 4wd. I think I might have one buried in the bed of the truck, but I'm not sure. Can someone post a pic of it and how it mounts in the frame? Thanks!!! __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

03-10-2012, 07:53 AM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member

03-10-2012, 08:05 AM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member My 64 K10 frame does not have a cross member.

03-10-2012, 10:47 AM	#4
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member

03-10-2012, 01:19 PM	#5
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member 63-66 just took frame perches off each side of the frame like this. the extra little bracket is for a 292 By rondavid at 2007-07-09 My brackets were removed 30 years ago for a Detroit installation and the 283 brackets are hard to find so I went with a cross member out of a 67 which is a necessity there esp. if you do not have the cross member running under the bell housing--remover for an a/trans. this is the one out of a 67 installed in a 64 By rondavid at 2009-03-04 a fellow that I know that is converting a 65 panel over to 4 x 4 used the c/member out of an 80's 4 x 4 ron

03-10-2012, 11:49 PM	#6
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member Awesome!!!!!! Thanks, those pics help a lot. I think I have a 67-72 crossmember in the bed of the truck, and I have one from an 86 Burb. Thanks again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

03-12-2012, 12:39 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member The '67-'72 motor mount crossmember will fit with just drilling the holes. The '73-'87 K series or the '88-'91 V series crossmember will require some modification as the later model frames are taller. __________________ 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

03-12-2012, 01:28 AM	#8
63GMCKid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 79	Re: Pic Request...4x4 engine x-member If you don't mind going aftermarket, there is always this, which upgrades you to poly bushings for the motor mounts as well..... http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...&product_id=80 Even though it says it's for a 67-72 truck, it should work in a 60-66 since the frames are pretty much identical sans the frame horns where the bumper mounts. DIY4X makes excellent stuff, have bought a few things from them and have nothing but good things to say. I personally do not have that engine crossmember (I made my own) but I think it's about the best way to go as far as bolt on stuff goes. __________________ '63 GMC K20 Work In Progess - 350/400/205/HO72-60/HO72/52's/56's "Because I can"



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