Cruiseomatic vs Fordomatic shift levers

[58retrac]

Hi,
I finally moved the car and the c-o-matic to a skilled mechanic, but unfortunately he found out that a crossmember is missing and I urgently need one.
There are two available on ebay now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Transmissio...e/232680860841

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-58-FOR...2/111940708800

The sellers are not sure whether they would fit my '58 skyliner 352 (assembled Nov '57).
So, I'm asking for help.
Can anyone judge just by looking at pictures which one is correct ?
Should I ask more specific questions or get measurements ?
rsvp
Robert

[58retrac]

I did some research and it seems the Skyliner has a unique frame configuration, thus making it extremely difficult to find a used crossmember for my transmission.
I see the future in dark colors when I think of myself searching remotely for a proper crossmember, so I figured I should try to find a skilled welder and get me a bespoke one.
Unfortunately I don't have the resources to reproduce one except for a common "1958 Ford car shop manual" .
Could anyone help me in finding blueprints or pictures with precise measurements of the frame and the crossmember ?
I'd really appreciate any help or words of advice.
The car is in good company now, but I don't want to wait another season to get it on the road again.
Best,
Robert



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