trans mount question

[Brian]

This is a 57 bird with 3spd OD.

I have an extra part I can't account for in the various parts books.

Under my trans mount, I have a channel that fits between the mount and the frame. It has two holes that line up perfectly. I'm sure it goes there ( I made good notes when I took it apart), but now that I am ready to mount the trans, I can't see it in any parts diagrams to confirm that it should be there in the first place.

Has any one seen this before?

This channel is about 3/16" thick, so it has the effect of raising the trans mount (and consequesntly the trans) that much. In other words, it's almost like a spacer, except that is a channel to cradle the mount. If someone previously had been trying to make a spacer (for whatever reason), all they would have had to do was use flat stock. This part looks so good, it looks OEM.

[nomadbird]

Brian,

The part you're describing sounds somewhat familiar. I think this piece goes between the transmission and the 6068 rubber mount with the flanges pointing downward.

I'll try to crawl under a car a little later to confirm this.
You're right. This item is not shown in any illustration manual. That's why we'll have to check it out on an assembled car. Sure don't want to trust my feeble old memory.

Tom D.

[Brian]

You are right Tom, the flanges go downward.

Looking closer, the holes in the frame member are like slots, allowing for front to back movement of the mount bolts. BUT, this channel has sized bolt holes which apparently locate the mount properly.

I am suprised this isn't in any of the regular T bird catalogs, but I note that this mount assembly detail isn't in any of the old parts books either.

Thanks for responding!