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I suggest using the outer ends of the 1600 auto
crossmember and weld these to the centre section of the 180bsss gearbox
crossmember.
A suggested way to do this. Fit the 1600
cross member and measure where to do the two vertical cuts to remove its centre
section. Note that you need to cut on the tunnel side of the exhaust.
Then fit the engine/gearbox with the 180BSSS cross member
attached, lift it up under the two refitted 1600 outer cross member
sections and mark where to cut the 180BSSS cross member, so it will slip
up to the horizontal level of the outer 1600 cross member sections.
It doesnt matter that they dont align front to rear. Remove the
180SSS cross member and cut in the marked spots. Replace it on the box and
lift it up to the hight where it aligns horizontally with the 2 1600 outer
sections. Tack weld the sections together then remove the new cross member
and fully weld, including fitting gussets or fill in gaps where
needed.
I actually leave a
2mm gap between the adjacent sections and slip a piece of 2mm plate
vertically between each abutting piece, and tack it in. Then remove and
fully weld the crossmember attached to each side of the vertical
insert plate, and trim the vertical plate back to the external profile of the
butted up pieces. This looks quite original from underneath (no gussets
needed) fills all gaps, and is rarely identified as a modification. It's
also a bloody strong, bolt in crossmember.
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