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Which Crossmember???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 4 T 1, Oct 25, 2007.

  1. 4 T 1
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 28

    4 T 1
    Member
    from colorado

    Holy cow, there are way too many choices for a 1st time mustang II xmember installer to choose from!!! My 41 chevy coupe frame is clean and painted. I have the basic CE rear spring kit with a 75 Nova diff with disc brakes to boot. My SBC with a vintage Edlebrock TR1 tunnel ram sits between the frame rails bolted to an engine cradle lookin' mean but definatley not goin' no where. I am in the process of research and choosing a mustang II xmember and am at a loss. My welding skills are fine, I can read a tape and can somewhat fabricate parts all day long, but I cannot decide which xmember to use. I have an oppertunity to purchase a Heidts weld in unit for about half of the retail price:D , but I really like the meaty looks of the CE bolt in unit but at full price:mad: ... somebody help make up my mind!!!:confused:
     
  2. Cant ya fit a straight axle back in it? That would be my vote...
     
  3. 4 T 1
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 28

    4 T 1
    Member
    from colorado

    Go th ol' gasser route eh?
     
  4. thrasher
    Joined: Nov 23, 2006
    Posts: 349

    thrasher
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    just cause it has a front axle doesn't make it a gasser...
     
  5. VAPHEAD
    Joined: May 13, 2002
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    VAPHEAD
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    Heidt's at half price ? do it !
    (and I'm a CE dealer)
     
  6. 4 T 1
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 28

    4 T 1
    Member
    from colorado

    strange... most "gassers" that I have had the privilige of either looking at or driving, did have a straight front axles, stout small blocks with dual carbs, fenderwell headers, no front brakes and limited interior... I have also seen a so called gasser with IFS, a 98 camaro 5.7 tpi with a 700r4, plush interior and a radio... I know a straight axle doesn't make it a gasser, but it is sure alot closer to one in my mind than the latter example I explained.
     
  7. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
    Posts: 19,829

    49ratfink
    Member
    from California

    get the FATMAN ultra low. it will drop you another 1 -2 inches than the others since the crossmember sits higher in the frame. they come with stainless A-arms, and the same arms accept either bags or springs.

    unless you don't want to be low.... of course 1/2 price is always a good thing.
     
  8. old dirt tracker
    Joined: Sep 20, 2006
    Posts: 1,003

    old dirt tracker
    Member
    from phoenix

    heidts stuff is top quailty.
     

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