radiator selection

[kipps]

Originally Posted by kev2809

hoping the dirty dingo mounts can make it fit like the donor. but i wonder, if i slide the motor towards the front...wouldnt that make the trans moung not line up with the crossmember?

The transmission crossmember can be easily slid fore and aft on most chassis. Just drill new holes in the chassis and bolt it up. Of course, you will have to resize the driveshaft if you go this route.

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by kipps

The transmission crossmember can be easily slid fore and aft on most chassis. Just drill new holes in the chassis and bolt it up. Of course, you will have to resize the driveshaft if you go this route.

easy for u truck guys

[kipps]

Originally Posted by kev2809

easy for u truck guys

You mentioned that you were working with a 67 Suburban. Isn't that sitting on the same chassis as a pickup? Is the crossmember arranged different on the 67-72 trucks, compared to the squarebody's? A squarebody is all I've had experience with.

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by kipps

You mentioned that you were working with a 67 Suburban. Isn't that sitting on the same chassis as a pickup? Is the crossmember arranged different on the 67-72 trucks, compared to the squarebody's? A squarebody is all I've had experience with.

isnt the cross member riveted in? either way, it seems like a tight squeeze to get that cross member out and drill new holes under there with the body on

[ls1nova71]

Manual transmission crossmembers are riveted in, automatics are bolted in. Drilling new holes isn't that hard on the bottom of the frame, but the top ones can be tough. A lot of people don't bother bolting it at the top though.
If you have a manual transmission crossmember you will have to remove it.