<VV> replacing a three speed with a four speed

[Bryan Blackwell]

I have it direct from Smitty that the big rear crossmember needs to 
either be replaced or modified when converting from three to four 
speed.

--Bryan

On Aug 17, 2005, at 6:24 PM, CORVAIR412 at aol.com wrote:

> I have a 1961 Monza coupe with a three speed and would like to replace 
>  the
> drive train with a 4 speed drive train. I have the cross member which 
> is
> attached to the transmission case of the four speed.  Clark's helps 
> say I  also
> need the large cross member.  Does that mean I  will have to  replace 
> the whole
> rear cross member?  Point me to a resource or to any  manual which 
> would have
> the information.  Thanks so much