Transmission Crossmember Mount

[Bambikiller240]

HI David,

the 72 has 2 horizontal bolts/nuts holding mount..earlier cars mount to captured nut vertically.....if that makes any sense.

Not all 72 Z's have the mount with the "2 horizontal bolts/nuts holding mount".

My early mfg 72 has the one like shown in my pic "Early Rear Engine (Trans) Mount). The early mfg 73 I used to own had the one like shown in my pic "Late Rear Engine (Trans) Mount". That is why I'm thinking the one David has is an "in between" version since it incorporates design elements of both versions though using the early chassis brackets to mount.

[george71z]

Search no more. I have one and have sent you a reply from the classifieds.

[Bambikiller240]

I don't suppose any one else has another one like that (like the one David needs)? I'd like to upgrade my car to that variety of mount. If anyone does, please send me a PM. Thanks.

[abas]

I don't suppose any one else has another one like that (like the one David needs)? I'd like to upgrade my car to that variety of mount. If anyone does, please send me a PM. Thanks.

Carl

Out of interest, what are you hoping the newer crossmember you are looking for will achieve?

[Bambikiller240]

Carl

Out of interest, what are you hoping the newer crossmember you are looking for will achieve?

My understanding of the reason for the change to the "Late" version (and David's mount has the same features) was to better isolate drivetrain vibrations from the chassis. The horizontal bushings and bolts, in addition to the standard central mount that bolts onto the crossmember are what acheive this isolation.