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kipps · 12-29-2020, 09:22 AM

I pulled and reinstalled two transmissions on these classic trucks. Both were manual. A 1987 chevy 4wd, and a 1981 Ford 2wd. The chevy was missing the extra brace pieces that went to the top flange on the frame rail. I didn't worry about it. The Ford had those braces, but I don't remember if I bothered to reinstall them or not.

Just drill new holes in the bottom frame flange, and call it good. It's not worth the trouble attaching it to the top flange, in my opinion.

As far as rivets vs bolts, it'd be REALLY unhandy to do a clutch job without removing the crossmember. Probably impossible on some transmissions. If there's rivets there, cut them off, and replace with bolts.

12-29-2020, 09:22 AM	#30
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: radiator selection I pulled and reinstalled two transmissions on these classic trucks. Both were manual. A 1987 chevy 4wd, and a 1981 Ford 2wd. The chevy was missing the extra brace pieces that went to the top flange on the frame rail. I didn't worry about it. The Ford had those braces, but I don't remember if I bothered to reinstall them or not. Just drill new holes in the bottom frame flange, and call it good. It's not worth the trouble attaching it to the top flange, in my opinion. As far as rivets vs bolts, it'd be REALLY unhandy to do a clutch job without removing the crossmember. Probably impossible on some transmissions. If there's rivets there, cut them off, and replace with bolts. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!