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Some planning photos for mounting 1978 front sway bar, forward brackets.

The front cross member on '64 and newer 70s and 80s are designed quite a bit different. '64 pretty much sits in the frame vertical and 70s/80s sits at an angle and is thicker steel ( note: they also have longer front springs). Photos 2 and 3 below show the vertical cross member. Photo 5 shows the '78 cross member with an angle to it.

Photo 1 - of brackets removed from 1978 cross member.

Photo 2 - of area on frame and cross member where bracket would be mounted.

Photo 3 - similar to photo 2

Photo 4 - shows general area where brackets would be mounted, they will need to be modified so that they will slide into the frame. Using band saw to make slots, for test fitting.

Photo 5 - shows the 1978 cross member with forward brackets riveted on, sitting on top of the '64 frame, in front of cross member. As installed it would be tilted forward some at the top.