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Would anyone here know where I can find a crossmember or a universal crossmember that will work for my 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero? I converted from a 2 speed fordomatic to a c4 that came out of a 1966 mustang. Im looking for one that will work with my e-brake.
My last consideration is using the old crossmember by modifying it by drilling holes into the crossmember so the rubber mount fits on and then moving the crossmember itself 2 inches backwards by drilling holes, tap and die into the frame and bolt it in and then tighten up the e-brake cable 2 inches. Also, the frame is hallow to add additional washers and bolts.
What do you think about modifying it? What would be the pros and cons?
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If all you have to do is move the cross member back and drill new holes
to mount it sounds easy enough.a mustangs crossmember will not work at all unless I welded pieces on for that. its a bit smaller and has rubber garmets on the ends. Instead of tapping and die, Im thinking of bolts, nuts, washers and rubber washers to prevent the vibration. I don’t have to tap and die since there already is a cut away to put washers, nuts and rubber washers in. this cutaway is mainly for water run off when water gets inside the cab
Relocation should be okay. I would recommend ensuring the hole drilled into the frame be as exact as possible. This isn’t something you want to have any ‘wiggle’ chance.
(I’ve always been a fan of the FMX series aka, Cruse’o Matic. Cast Iron case=Heavy as it gets, and darn near bullet proof. I blew up 3 of the C-4 transmissions in my older ford when I was in college. We always joked that’s why they called it a “C-4” transmission. Then again I did have it behind a 351W)
Good luck with it!
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mine is an aluminum case which is why I put this into consideration and save $100 to put into something else for the car.
If it’s a direct fit, then the choice seems clear. As long as you’ve got some clearance for the transmission, I’d go with it.
I’d relocate it. I can’t see how it would cause any issues and you already have the parts to work with .
Good luck and keep us posted.
It has been successful, relocation wasn’t a bad idea. I saved $100 on a new crossmember minus the bolts, nuts, washers and cobalt driblets I bought. so about $60 I saved. Im running into another problem with the engine as I create another thread for it.
[quote=”troy052192″ post=115052]It has been successful, relocation wasn’t a bad idea. I saved $100 on a new crossmember minus the bolts, nuts, washers and cobalt driblets I bought. so about $60 I saved. Im running into another problem with the engine as I create another thread for it.[/quote]
One problem solved. 🙂
I will post pictures of how I did the retrofit if anyone is interested in doing this. bought a 66 mustang c4 automatic transmission for $200. I hear they are easy to rebuild for the worst case senario.
Heres what I did. Dropping it an inch did work. My next question is slip. it measure 1.5 inches. this driveshaft and yoke came outta a 72 ford maverick. Is 1.5 inches of slip good?
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