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Haven't posted for a while, been working on my Speedster. Got the engine out, not an easy thing to do, that cross member between the oil pan and the flywheel housing is a buger to get over. Got the engine apart, going to do valves and hone and ring it, everything else looks pretty good. Major problem; the front cross member where the front engine mount bolts to has been so butchered up that it went down about 3 inches so the engine tilts forward instead of to the back. Does anyone have a front cross member for a 28 that they would like to get rid of? I either have to get one some how or fab one up myself; it would sure be nice if someone had one. Thanks ahead for all your replies and help and I'll try to keep you posted on my progress.

can also post in parts wanted might get more response

I did post in the classifieds and it helped thank you.
Does anyone know if there is a difference between the 27 frame and the 28 frame? I am trying to replace the front cross member and I'm not sure what I am working with. Also is a truck frame of the same years different? Thanks for your help.

The '28 passenger and 1/2 ton frames are different from the '27 and truck. Prime reason is the extended wheelbase and need for a shroud to fill the extra space.