i had to replace the main crossmember on my 49 1/2. it was pretty rusty and wss better off to replace than repair.drillrd out the old beat it out witha bfh and bolted in with grade 8 was a pretty smooth operation.....dave


1949 Chevrolet 3100

"When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown