When I had a BB Dart in the 80's, it had a crossmember w/ spool type factory mounts that DC sold. Do any of them surface nowadays? I guess the Schumachers(sp?) have eliminated their practicality.
Direct Connection Crossmember.
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gts340
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I've seen a couple in the past two years. They aren't as valuable as they used to be. I've seen them sell for about the same as a set of Schumaker mounts. I don't know of any for sale right now.
dusterdon
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occasionally seen on ebay. That's how I have my 383 mounted. average price is around $300 with mounts.
375inStroke
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You can make your own from a '73 and later SB K-frame. Make Your Own DC-K Frame
GTXperience
Orig Stealth Mod
After realizing that I would never use mine, I sold it last year for $450. This was a new never-installed piece with new mounts.
WildCat
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I've got one and yes it is for sale
I even have the center link that is drop down to clear the oil pan
as far as I know it is new never used, powder coated black Big Block A Body Direct Connection K Member
I even have the center link that is drop down to clear the oil pan
as far as I know it is new never used, powder coated black Big Block A Body Direct Connection K Member
It seems Schumacher's are the way to go. $159.00 Am I missing something? Why pay $300-400 for the DC piece? Collector value of some sort?
green440duster
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You can always make your own DC out of a regular V8. Just cut and move mounts and grind down on of the steering box mounting lugs. Cost 1 grinding disc, 1 cutting wheel, some mig wire and a little time = BIG Smiles!!!!
Jim Lusk
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There are several reasons why the DC k-member is my choice.
1. I've been building my own since the late 80s (early ones with the measurements I published in Chrysler Power magazine were not quite correct since the factory unit I measured from wasn't correct).
2. It uses factory mounts with readily available (albeit poor quality these days) motor mount inserts.
3. I can buy the raw k-member for $20 at the self serve yards.
4. The pride in doing it myself.
5. Schumacher mounts, while quality products, are not just a drop-in. They also require cutting and grinding.
1. I've been building my own since the late 80s (early ones with the measurements I published in Chrysler Power magazine were not quite correct since the factory unit I measured from wasn't correct).
2. It uses factory mounts with readily available (albeit poor quality these days) motor mount inserts.
3. I can buy the raw k-member for $20 at the self serve yards.
4. The pride in doing it myself.
5. Schumacher mounts, while quality products, are not just a drop-in. They also require cutting and grinding.
68383GTS
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WILDCAT how muck for the DC K member?
Jim
Jim
WildCat
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I would like to get $300
anyone going to Mopar Nationals and traveling thru Indy on I 70 I'm only 2 miles off of exit 96 (Mt. Comfort Road) on the east side of Indianapolis
anyone going to Mopar Nationals and traveling thru Indy on I 70 I'm only 2 miles off of exit 96 (Mt. Comfort Road) on the east side of Indianapolis
375inStroke
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I was thinking how all the '67 on drag links are "drop links for V8 clearance," but what is that one? Is that a special racing link?
Jim Lusk
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That on is definitely an odd-ball.
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