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kamilog15

11-09-2009 12:23 PM

1969 olds 442 clone

just bought a 69 olds 442 clone.no drivetrain.Dropping in a 455 rocket,with a th 400 trans. that i took from my 1976 oldsmobile 98. need driveshaft,crossmember bar if anyone can help

70dragracer

11-09-2009 03:40 PM

Cross member out of any A body should work.

svnt442

11-10-2009 01:42 AM

He is using a long tail 400. Might have to drill new holes in the frame. The driveshaft is going to be a custom job.

kamilog15

11-10-2009 12:45 PM

thanx for the input guys,why would i have to drill new holes in the frame?

svnt442

11-12-2009 02:40 AM

Because I think the long tail 400 moves the mount further back than the frame has holes for.

70dragracer

11-12-2009 07:20 AM

You have to put the engine and trans in the car first bolt the motor bolts in. Support the trans with a jack and put the crossmember in. Then you will find out where to drill the new holes might luck out not have to drill, but if you do no big deal.

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