If I'm correct,,,,,,,, me? it's kinda like why bother installing a cross member?, unless it is doing something we don't see. I would at least weld a matching plate configuration to the new cross member to allow proper connection to the lower gearbox support plate which is seen in the pics.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
