Greetings All,
I recently acquired a beautiful 64 289 Caliente with a non standard
C4 automatic. To get the C4 to fit, a structural channel running
crosswise was removed and a homemade x-member installed. The
homemade member is bolted to the side rails. To install the bolts,
holes were torched in the rails.
Does this modification significantly effect structural integrity?
Also does anyone have pictures of the underside of the car?
I'd like to know how it's supposed to look.
Thanks
Mark
Bad modification to a 64
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Re: Bad modification to a 64
Without seeing the work hard to say if the integrity is compromised.tiomev wrote:Greetings All,
I recently acquired a beautiful 64 289 Caliente with a non standard
C4 automatic. To get the C4 to fit, a structural channel running
crosswise was removed and a homemade x-member installed. The
homemade member is bolted to the side rails. To install the bolts,
holes were torched in the rails.
Does this modification significantly effect structural integrity?
Also does anyone have pictures of the underside of the car?
I'd like to know how it's supposed to look.
Thanks
Mark
Others have removed the channel, is the car going to be a hot rod or a cruiser?
Here is picture of underneath.
Hope it helps
Lou
Re: Bad modification to a 64
Lou,
Thank you for the picture. The arch in the tunnel was removed.
The horizontal ends remain. The car will be a Sunday driver.
I'll try to post a picture.
Thanks
Mark
Thank you for the picture. The arch in the tunnel was removed.
The horizontal ends remain. The car will be a Sunday driver.
I'll try to post a picture.
Thanks
Mark
Re: Bad modification to a 64
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Re: Bad modification to a 64
Its pretty common to cut that arch when installing a T5 as thats where the shifter comes thru the floor. Lots of people have cut it (myself included) without any apparent effects. Although I did install subframe connectors beforehand.
1964 Caliente hardtop, 302/T5/8.8"
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Welcome aboard! As you can see, you're in the right place for experience and advice.
Jim
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Re: Bad modification to a 64
The entire crossmember didn't have to be removed. Just cut out the center section. then the common 'c4 conversion mount' as it's called will still bolt in for whatever trans you choose to use. Mount can be trimmed as need be for more clearance for trans. C4 or T5 should be no problem. AOD could be a little tight but still should fit with trimming.
Looks like this though on mine the crossmember is all still there but looks similar. Ron
Looks like this though on mine the crossmember is all still there but looks similar. Ron
Re: Bad modification to a 64
Gentleman,
Thank you all!
MarkV
Thank you all!
MarkV