[64gpnz]

Hi Jon,
Thanks for taking the time to take those nice clear photos.
Definitely solved the last part of my puzzle.
I'm not absoluetly sold on the actual strengh of the bracket compared to being mounted from the two 7/16 bolts slightly more forward on the bottom.
But I suppose the 421's handled it ok.
I'll have to get one of those brackets from fabcraft asap.
Probably have to adjust the exhaust to fit the new position of the x-member.
Oh well it'll keep me out of the pub!
Thanks again Jon 7 to all who posted.
Cheers Richard

[Jon Wood]

Hi Richard, I've got a 455 with a Muncie M20 supported by that funky mount. It works because the engine mounts react the torque, all the rear trans mount has to do is keep the tail of the transmission from wandering. Haven't had any issues so far.

BTW, I think it was Deadhead who took those nice photos of the undercarriage of his wagon. On my Catalina, I ran the E-brake cables above the crossmember rather than below. Not sure which was is "correct" but by running them above it, they certainly rub less.

-Jon

[64gpnz]

Thanks for the "nice" photos Deadhead, certinaly helps having them.
Having the x-member further back will give more room for the exhaust.
I also note that my muncie has the speedo drive on the passenger side, which makes for less cluter around the shifter rods.
Cheers Richard