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| Author: | vynn3 [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:34 am ] |
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Quote: HI Vynn,
Thanks, Greg. I'm trying to be a good boy and not pester you guys about the detailed article you're working on, and like I said, it's not like I plan on doing the conversion next week. It's just that, the more money I invest in parts for the project, the closer I get to the point of no return... (if I'm not already there). I know I could probably sell the bellhousing and all of the stuff I've gathered and make back some of the dough if I decide I'm in over my head, but I'm really not wealthy enough to take much of a financial loss. So, I guess I'm just trying to reassure myself that I CAN do this when I'm ready.I will have some write ups on this subject in the article, but would you be surprised to hear that you can weld up your own with two 3" by 36" 3/16 pieces of steel from Lowes? That the only tools you need are a welder, a couple of jacks ( one to hold the tranny in place, one to help you bend the steel where you want), a drill, and a 1/2 bit, and a chopsaw ( you can use a hacksaw, but you will be there all day). It isn't hard. I tried three different approaches, and discovered the best way was to use the car itself as a jig, and weld it up to the car. I will write this up more when I get a chance. building your own crossmember isn't that bad. Greg I REALLY appreciate you T-5 conversion experts helping "fabrication-challenged" idiots like me try to make this work, and look forward to any future insights you guys can provide. |
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| Author: | NewLancerMan [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:37 am ] |
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Vynn, of all the folks that have done this conversion, I am the least experienced of all of them. I know where you are coming from and I am trying to line up my ducks as well. However, with the help of everyone here, it can be done, and you can do it. Don't fear. BTW the crossmember pics I posted are of the one Greg made, as well as Lou's and 64$peed's MJ |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | It's not that hard |
   Made the lower X using a stock one with some minor mods using 13 ga steel sheet. I had done very little welding before. The upper X was bolt in that my TIG buddy Mike Roy in CA did for me starting with cardboard patterns I made. Since then, I MIG welded in a similar upper X on the '68 Dart (A500 trans swap) using 1X2" box tubing and it has been fine. That's what I would do on the '64 if doing the T5 now. Lou |
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| Author: | vynn3 [ Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:16 pm ] |
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Thanks so much, guys! |
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| Author: | 64'4$peed [ Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:34 pm ] |
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easiest to do on the car. I fabbed one up from scratch but had to drive a couple blocks to weld anything. could have saved time if I had a welder at home. maybe someday I'll get one. feel free to PM any specific questions. |
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