After a few design changes, I have come up with a cross member for 75-81 f-bodys to support the T56 transmission. This is how the prototype looks installed. Working with friends of the trade, I was able to construct one for quite a bit les than machine shops which is understandable. Each prototype would be about $850 if I had production shop do one off pieces. This price goes down dramatically as quantity increases. The engine retains its 3 degree rearward pitch as well as the factory ¾” offset centerline to the passenger’s side of the car. Other advances in construction include the 3.5” aluminum driveshaft and working with RARE to find a solutions to the muffler-Watts links interference issue. Paul and I have settled on a solution and are waiting to here back from Spintech. Since I will going away during the middle of June to Southern California and TJ (to see a donkey show), I figured it would be wise to have the car painted during that time to keep a forward momentum. I have begun wet sanding the body with 320, 400 then 600. I enjoy mechanical and fabrication work a lot more than body work. Hopefully I can finish the body before I leave, we’ll see what happens.
Parts w/ guide coat waiting to be wet sanded
wet sanding
