4 speed transmission crossmember

[dlmwtvl]

I have boxed the frame, on my 65 Skylark.
 I am looking for a GS, or convertible, 4 speed crossmember.
Even some pictures would be helpful. I may be able to retrofit the original crossmember, if I cant find one.

Thank you,

David

[cwmcobra]

I might be uninformed, but I thought that the crossmembers were the same for auto and manual transmissions.  I'm sure there are others here that can correct me.....

 

Chuck

[marxjunk]

whats unique is convertible..not manual trans..i think they are repopped even...i think 65-66 are the same

[WkillGS]

I have boxed the frame, on my 65 Skylark.
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What did you box the frame with? The original reinforcements from a convertible or GS, or something custom?
The transmission crossmember mounts are on the frame reinforcements. In this pic you can see the standard vs vert/GS mount.

[dlmwtvl]

The boxing kit came from ABC performance.
I ended up, cutting the ends off the original crossmember.
 I welded in angle iron for it to sit on.

When I get the engine and transmission on the frame, I will drill and bolt the crossmember to the angle iron.

[marxjunk]

if you boxed it yourself..then a factory convert will be too short..

just cut the ends off of the hardtop frame and drill new holes..who cares if they are 2 inches apart or 4...the factory one necks down on the ends..you have mechanical aptitude if you can box the frame...so..why not modify the hardtop cross member....