Pulled the engine on the 53, and found the lower cross member (under the bell housing) looks like it had a section cut out, maybe to stop a crack. Would the consensus be to look for a replacement or have the body guy weld it up? If replace, got any suggestions on how to determine it is good from far away?
Thanks,
Mike


My old truck's still running good, my ticker's ticking like they say it should, I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving, and even my bad days aint that bad...Yeah, I'm a lucky man!
1953 Chevy 3100 Shortbed

1965 C-30 Panel Truck
1963 C-20 Long/Fleet Pick-up California Black Plate