As post-war Chevys become increasingly popular hot rod projects, engine swaps are also becoming more common. Many rodders prefer to swap the Stovebolt Six for V-8 power, though some opt to trick out the inliner. Either way, updated transmissions are usually part of the program. Savvy fabricators can make the stock transmission crossmember work with newer gearboxes, but a simpler approach is now available from Walton Fabrication. By exchanging the stock member for Walton’s tubular unit, you can use just about any of the transmissions that have become popular with GM drivetrains, either automatic or manual. Plus, installing the new crossmember is a bolt-in deal. The accompanying photos outline the process.
