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I'd be a little concerned that crossmember will be too weak where you removed all the material. I see you welded some more back in to help, but that is pretty thin in the center of the cutout. Do you have this back in the car? And how does it seem to be holding up?
A friend of mine cut a section out of his and carefully welded in a thick piece of 3" round pipe (cut in half). The half-pipe shape allowed him to run his exhaust pipe in and the thickness holds the strength needed. _________________
1981 Chevy El Camino
1991 Chevy S10
"The only thing collecting dust in my garage... is my broom"
Necoa #: 364
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: Jan 09, 2003
Posts: 1274
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject:
I ran that x-mem for two years before I sold the Elky. Never had any problems at all with it, even slam shifting the 5-spd. I'd do it again without thinking twice about it! If you do it right, it'll be just as strong as any other x-mem out there. I've made a couple others for members on here and havn't had any complaints on those either.
_________________ 1978 El Camino Conquista/SS, F-41 suspension, 350/T5/3:73
(More pics on pg 6 of 5th gen members rides)
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Location: 7(AL,GA,TN)
Joined: Nov 02, 2005
Posts: 1031
Year: 1986
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject:
you'll have to click the pic to zoom in, but you can see how mine is done. I've had no ground clearance issues so far. I hope I don't after I lower it. _________________
Formerly 86Conquista
Currently undergoing resto.
Planned:
-350/?/3.42
-ZQ8 wheels
-Disc Brakes
-More
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If you do it right, it'll be just as strong as any other x-mem out there. I've made a couple others for members on here and havn't had any complaints on those either.
