1970 maverick, trans crossmember v8 issues

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  1. Ford Freak

    Ford Freak IG page the_marvelousmaverick -- follow me !

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    I swapped a sbf, and a 4 speed toploader
    Where it originally had a 200 i6 with a c4

    My issue is the hooker long tubes on the passenger side , will interfere

    I have a stock, crossmember
    And I have a v8 71 -77 crossmember
    Willing to trade for another 70 trans crossmember
    So I can get it welded or if you guys have any suggestions.
     
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    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    The 71-77 v8 crossmember can be made to work on the 70, you just have to cut a little out of the center section to fit between frame rails and slot the bolt holes on one side.

    Use your 6 cylinder one as a guide to see what you need to do
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Agree with Mike's post. You need to just do a little modification to the 71-77 V8 crossmember to fit the 70 but it will fit fine.
     
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    Thank you guys
    I’m going to give it a try
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    So I’m getting back on the trans issue, got a few parts here

    Got a another trans mount
    Off a 6 cly car.
    Searching for my v8 71-77
    Stamped one
    Trying to upload a pic , but it is being slow to load
     

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