v8 Crossmember - what size bolt?

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  1. 72-Maverick

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    Hey All, I purchased a V8 cross member for my car this past weekend but the previous owner had lost the bolts that mount it to the car. Can anyone tell me what size the bolts I need? I tried a couple out I had laying around but neither work. Aside from going to the hardware store and buying various sizes, I thought one of you might know.

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    the v8 Crossmember or belly bar ...

    frank...:cool:
     
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    You'll have to excuse Frank sometimes...he's retar ... I mean retired. Sometimes ya gotta spell it out for him. :rolleyes:
    Seriously though, it takes a special chamfered bolt for this crossmember. You can put a regular bolt (seems like it is a 1/2" course thread) but it is not going to center properly. You may be able to make some type of washer or sleeve to take up the slack.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    do a search for...v8 crossmember...:yup: 20 pgs. didn't see belly bar mentioned once as...v8 crossmember...:Handshake

    Ray, you need to get out into the fresh air more often...the paint fumes are getting to 'ya...:yup:

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    Come on Frank! I couldn't get by if it weren't for my paint fumes! How do ya think I got so good lookin!!!
    Oh...belly bar is just a "slang" term invented by the Maverick guys for the bolt-in crossmember that goes under a v8 engine...hence...v8 crossmember. :D
    ...FFR...(y)
     
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    it bolts under a 6 cyl. engine ...hence...6 cyl. crossmember...
    (Belly Bar)...:D

    ...RFF...:thumbs2:
     
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    Well...at least you ARE getting the idea! :rofl2:
    See, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!!!
    ...FFR...;)
     
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    Thanks Ray, I pulled a bolt out of my Mustang "V8 crossmember" and noticed it had a tapered bolt. I was hoping Ford had changed that in the years following, but no luck. I'll figure out something to make a bolt work.
    Oh and didn't this crossmember only come on V8 cars? Hence the name...

    Thanks, Luke
     
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    You can buy those bolts for Mustangs, from National Parts Depot.
     
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    That's good to know. I may buy a couple just to put up. I've got a couple of loose crossmembers without bolts.
     
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