76-80 Monza
Installing 700R4, T5
Chevrolet  engines w/ 700R4, 4L60E (4 bolt tail), 5 speed transmissions
Will not work for 4L60 (6 bolt)
Parts needed;
Stock 350 cross member
Transmission cushion, stock,  #122353
2 x 7/16" x 14 x 2 1/2" bolts.
2 x 7/16" x 14 Washer nut (serrated)
2 x 7/16 Flat Washer
2 x 2" diameter, bar stock w/ 7/16" hole metal stands. Alum or steel. Length to be determined.
2" round/ square heavy 1/8" washer.
Installation procedure.
1. Remove stock cross member.
2. Install factory cross member using the front bolts on each side of the cross member, into the rear bolt holes of the factory floor brackets.
3. Carefully measure straight up on the cross members rear bolts and mark the floor.
4. Pull carpet back.
5. Carefully drill 7/16" holes thru the floor
6. Measure the distance from the top of the cross member to the floor.
7. Cut the drilled 2" bar stock to this length.
8. Insert bolt down thru large thick washer, Spacer, cross member, install nut.
Note: For easier R & R tack weld the bolt head to the heavy washer.
For 700R4 / 4L60 (4bolt) the following is additionally required.
On the right frame rail you will need to measure and remove the front half to accommodate the transmission & pan. Check for clearance.
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