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gchemist · 05-07-2003, 12:17 AM

Just PM your e-mail address and I can pay pal too. Or I can send a money order. Which ever you prefer.
Hey you can weld. Want to do my exhaust?

Bobs76 · 05-07-2003, 07:48 PM

Hey guys I need to know the year models of your trucks and if your tranny mount has 1 bolt or 2. If I am right the newer models have 2 and the older models have 1. I can leave the crossmembers with no holes for the mount and you can drill them to match your mount preference. I will post a pic of the one I just completed in a few mins.

Bobs76 · 05-07-2003, 08:09 PM

1

Bobs76 · 05-07-2003, 08:11 PM

2

Bobs76 · 05-07-2003, 08:11 PM

3

Bobs76 · 05-07-2003, 08:13 PM

sorry here it is

wlarue72 · 05-07-2003, 11:00 PM

Hey Bobby, mine is a 78 GMC and it has two!

phantom dually · 05-07-2003, 11:11 PM

Have you thought about making your member so that it mounts like factory. Mine has mounts on upper and lower of both frame rails. This design was used to eliminate frame flex. I know my frame is thin. My truck is a 83.

phantom dually · 05-07-2003, 11:14 PM

By the way the member looks great. You ought to make up a jig and fab a bunch up. These could easily go for $100.

CRRoy71 · 05-08-2003, 07:30 AM

Can you make one to fit a 4x4?

Bobs76 · 05-08-2003, 07:40 AM

Yeah I thought about making a jig and welding table, but I need to make room in the garage.I got too many projects n there. Hopefuly I will have it cleared out this weekend.
I also thought about making it bolt up on top and bottom like factory, I just need to use my bare frame and design it.

My dad thinks that the older trucks (73-80) had the 2 bolt mount and the neweerr ones had 1.

Bobs76 · 05-08-2003, 07:43 AM

CRRoy71 I would have to look at a 4x4 and take some measurements, I am sure it could be done, possibly a little more reinforcement where it bolts to the frame. let me check to see if I can get some measurements.

CRRoy71 · 05-08-2003, 08:57 AM

That would be great, please let me know.

bigblock73 · 05-08-2003, 09:00 AM

Mine has two holes....its a 73.

I am still interested!

-Jeff

gchemist · 05-08-2003, 12:39 PM

Nice idea on bolt the crossmember to the top and bottom of the frame rail.
Question: Does the bolt plate on the end extend on both sides of the main member?
Opss just looked at one of the pics. Can I have mine extend on both sides? I would like to use bolts on both sided for bracing.

bigblock73 · 05-08-2003, 12:56 PM

I think having the braces on both sides would be a wise choice...especially since there isn't going to be any vertical bracing to the top frame rail...I would like mine that way too...if possible.

Thanks - Jeff

BTW - your work looks awesome...can't wait.

Bobs76 · 05-08-2003, 01:19 PM

Not a problem with extra support. The reason I did not put another piece on there is because it did not line uo with any other holes. I will try to get a design going for support on the top also. Thanks for the input, that is what makes everything work out..ie think tanks etc...
I will see if I can work it to where the bolt holes will line up on the other side also. Shouldn't be too hard. So I guess all the older model trucks did have 2 bolts for the tranny member..

wlarue72 · 05-08-2003, 07:57 PM

Bob, I would like mine to bolt up on both sides also if you can. Thanks, David

Bobs76 · 05-08-2003, 08:09 PM

No problem, I am working on changing the design right now.

gchemist · 05-09-2003, 10:38 AM

I'll be throwing in a few bucks for the extra bracing. Especially if it can reach the top rail too.

Bobs76 · 05-13-2003, 07:07 AM

Hey guys, I got a new job, don't worry I am still working on those xmembers, I will have them ready soon.

gchemist · 05-13-2003, 02:56 PM

Congrads on the new job. Take care of your stuff first. I don't mind waiting for mine. THANKS!!

phantom dually · 05-13-2003, 04:28 PM

Congrats man. Our economy sucks right now.

Bobs76 · 05-13-2003, 07:16 PM

Well I just got home from the new job today, Had to crawl under a few mobile homes though

Thats Ok because I need the work.
I just wanted to thank you guys, This is the best forum ever!!!
I will be getting to work on those xmembers again in the next day or so and hope to have at least 10 done by monday. If anyone has a pic of a xmember that was made by someone else I would like to compare it to mine, Just curious how others have done it. I have made it so that it connects with both the top and bottom frame rail and has the 4 bolt holes, all for added rigidity.

Thanks for all the support and patience Bobby

boataddict26 · 05-18-2003, 06:07 PM

I will take one to for 30 + s&h. I have a 78 chevy with a 350 trans with 2 bolts. I would like mine to have the extra support to. How much more will you charge for one that goes top and bottom? I am tight on money right now but I think it is worth it to have the extra support. E-Mail or PM me with your address and details, and I will get a money order to you. Aprox. what will shiping be to 32038? North Florida.
Thanks, Michael

05-07-2003, 12:17 AM	#26
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Just PM your e-mail address and I can pay pal too. Or I can send a money order. Which ever you prefer. Hey you can weld. Want to do my exhaust? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-07-2003, 07:48 PM	#27
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	Important!!!!!!!!! Hey guys I need to know the year models of your trucks and if your tranny mount has 1 bolt or 2. If I am right the newer models have 2 and the older models have 1. I can leave the crossmembers with no holes for the mount and you can drill them to match your mount preference. I will post a pic of the one I just completed in a few mins. __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-07-2003, 08:09 PM	#28
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	1 Attached Images __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-07-2003, 08:11 PM	#29
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	2 Attached Images __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-07-2003, 08:11 PM	#30
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	3 __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-07-2003, 08:13 PM	#31
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	sorry here it is Attached Images __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-07-2003, 11:00 PM	#32
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Hey Bobby, mine is a 78 GMC and it has two! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

05-07-2003, 11:11 PM	#33
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Have you thought about making your member so that it mounts like factory. Mine has mounts on upper and lower of both frame rails. This design was used to eliminate frame flex. I know my frame is thin. My truck is a 83. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

05-07-2003, 11:14 PM	#34
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	By the way the member looks great. You ought to make up a jig and fab a bunch up. These could easily go for $100. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

05-08-2003, 07:30 AM	#35
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Can you make one to fit a 4x4? __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

05-08-2003, 07:40 AM	#36
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	Yeah I thought about making a jig and welding table, but I need to make room in the garage.I got too many projects n there. Hopefuly I will have it cleared out this weekend. I also thought about making it bolt up on top and bottom like factory, I just need to use my bare frame and design it. My dad thinks that the older trucks (73-80) had the 2 bolt mount and the neweerr ones had 1. __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-08-2003, 07:43 AM	#37
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	CRRoy71 I would have to look at a 4x4 and take some measurements, I am sure it could be done, possibly a little more reinforcement where it bolts to the frame. let me check to see if I can get some measurements. __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-08-2003, 08:57 AM	#38
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	That would be great, please let me know. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

05-08-2003, 09:00 AM	#39
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Mine has two holes....its a 73. I am still interested! -Jeff

05-08-2003, 12:39 PM	#40
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Nice idea on bolt the crossmember to the top and bottom of the frame rail. Question: Does the bolt plate on the end extend on both sides of the main member? Opss just looked at one of the pics. Can I have mine extend on both sides? I would like to use bolts on both sided for bracing. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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05-08-2003, 12:56 PM	#41
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I think having the braces on both sides would be a wise choice...especially since there isn't going to be any vertical bracing to the top frame rail...I would like mine that way too...if possible. Thanks - Jeff BTW - your work looks awesome...can't wait.

05-08-2003, 01:19 PM	#42
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	Not a problem with extra support. The reason I did not put another piece on there is because it did not line uo with any other holes. I will try to get a design going for support on the top also. Thanks for the input, that is what makes everything work out..ie think tanks etc... I will see if I can work it to where the bolt holes will line up on the other side also. Shouldn't be too hard. So I guess all the older model trucks did have 2 bolts for the tranny member.. __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-08-2003, 07:57 PM	#43
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Bob, I would like mine to bolt up on both sides also if you can. Thanks, David __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

05-08-2003, 08:09 PM	#44
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	No problem, I am working on changing the design right now. __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-09-2003, 10:38 AM	#45
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I'll be throwing in a few bucks for the extra bracing. Especially if it can reach the top rail too. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-13-2003, 07:07 AM	#46
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	Hey guys, I got a new job, don't worry I am still working on those xmembers, I will have them ready soon. __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-13-2003, 02:56 PM	#47
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Congrads on the new job. Take care of your stuff first. I don't mind waiting for mine. THANKS!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-13-2003, 04:28 PM	#48
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Congrats man. Our economy sucks right now. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

05-13-2003, 07:16 PM	#49
Bobs76 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Granbury Texas Posts: 141	New Job Well I just got home from the new job today, Had to crawl under a few mobile homes though Thats Ok because I need the work. I just wanted to thank you guys, This is the best forum ever!!! I will be getting to work on those xmembers again in the next day or so and hope to have at least 10 done by monday. If anyone has a pic of a xmember that was made by someone else I would like to compare it to mine, Just curious how others have done it. I have made it so that it connects with both the top and bottom frame rail and has the 4 bolt holes, all for added rigidity. Thanks for all the support and patience Bobby __________________ If it aint got t*ts or wheels I am not interested!!!!!!

05-18-2003, 06:07 PM	#50
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Bob76.... I will take one to for 30 + s&h. I have a 78 chevy with a 350 trans with 2 bolts. I would like mine to have the extra support to. How much more will you charge for one that goes top and bottom? I am tight on money right now but I think it is worth it to have the extra support. E-Mail or PM me with your address and details, and I will get a money order to you. Aprox. what will shiping be to 32038? North Florida. Thanks, Michael __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money. Last edited by boataddict26; 05-18-2003 at 06:21 PM.

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