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    Offline Dgoode87

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    518/46rh crossmember
    « on: July 04, 2018 - 05:00:29 PM »
    Hello I know this has been beat to death but does any one know of a a crossmember I can buy that can be shipped to Canada or even the dimensions of one so I can have one built?

    Thanks Dave
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    Offline mrob

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #1 on: July 05, 2018 - 01:01:30 PM »
    The only commercially available transmission crossmember that I know of is made by a fellow named Rory Fontana of Fontana Motorsports. Look him up on Facebook or google it. AFAIK, his crossmember costs around $250.
    You can make your own crossmember too, but you'd better know how to weld. That's the route I chose when I did my A-518 swap. PM me if you decide you want to do it that way.
    There are others that have done the swap and hopefully they'll chime in.
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    Offline PlumCrazyChris

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #2 on: July 30, 2018 - 11:02:03 AM »
    I have a template that I used to build mine, but the CAD I got from the shop that cut it out with a waterjet, is corrupted I'm told.  I still have the flat stock it was cut from, so have the template, but would need to get it scanned and have the CAD recreated. 

    It works well though and is bolt together, no welding required. 


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    PlumCrazyChris
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    70 Challenger 5.7, A518, A/C
    70 Challenger 340 convertible (Gone to Sweden)
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    Offline Dgoode87

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #3 on: August 14, 2018 - 03:49:39 PM »
    That is awesome any way you could send me a copy or something?????
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    Offline PlumCrazyChris

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #4 on: August 14, 2018 - 04:46:59 PM »
    I see I just replied to the wrong thread, but anyway, I haven't found the time to make this happen, but I'll make an effort to get it re-scanned and get some prices for the cutouts and let you all know.   

    Do you guys already have transmissions?  Would a complete bolt in kit be something your interested in? 

    Chris
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    PlumCrazyChris
    Mopar Muscle Cars of Austin
    Round Rock Tx
    70 Challenger 5.7, A518, A/C
    70 Challenger 340 convertible (Gone to Sweden)
    68 Barracuda (sold it too)
    www.mopar.org

    Offline mrob

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #5 on: August 16, 2018 - 04:06:09 PM »
    Hi Chris,

    Just curious: how do you bend the metal into shape? Do you need a large metal brake?
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    Offline PlumCrazyChris

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #6 on: August 16, 2018 - 04:30:10 PM »
    A vice and a hammer.  A map gas torch can help to.
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    PlumCrazyChris
    Mopar Muscle Cars of Austin
    Round Rock Tx
    70 Challenger 5.7, A518, A/C
    70 Challenger 340 convertible (Gone to Sweden)
    68 Barracuda (sold it too)
    www.mopar.org

    Offline Dgoode87

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #7 on: August 17, 2018 - 06:57:41 AM »
    I have a transmission I'm just having a hard time finding a crossmember
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    Offline Dgoode87

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #8 on: August 19, 2018 - 05:48:43 PM »
    Quote from: PlumCrazyChris on August 14, 2018 - 04:46:59 PM
    I see I just replied to the wrong thread, but anyway, I haven't found the time to make this happen, but I'll make an effort to get it re-scanned and get some prices for the cutouts and let you all know.   

    Do you guys already have transmissions?  Would a complete bolt in kit be something your interested in? 

    Chris

    I would love a bolt in kit for the crossmember!!!!!
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    Offline Cudakiller70

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #9 on: August 19, 2018 - 11:24:52 PM »
    If you have a harbor Freight Tools press this can be an option. It maybe a bit of work to fab for a couple of bends. Interested in this swap also.
    http://www.diymetalfabrication.com/diy-home-made-press-brake/
    Wonder what the channel width is?
    « Last Edit: August 19, 2018 - 11:29:03 PM by Cudakiller70 »
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    Offline roadrunninMark

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #10 on: September 09, 2018 - 10:07:56 PM »
    I need a mount as well.
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    Offline Bucks70RT

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    Re: 518/46rh crossmember
    « Reply #11 on: October 30, 2018 - 09:05:20 PM »
    US Cartool has them for $274
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