More 800 parts questions

["Chad Sibert" <csibert@domain.elided>]

I'm still looking for info on open face vs. closed face clutches (are they
interchangeable?), but I've come up with a couple other questions:

Still looking for a 4spd transmission cross member ( haven't had any luck
finding someone who says they can straighten the old one).  Found one in a
2WD 800, it's nearly identical to the one I'm trying to replace, except for
the two "upside-down U" shaped pieces that are welded on each end of my old
one.  I'm thinking I might be able to cut these pieces off my old one and
weld them on to the 2WD crosspiece, any thoughts?

Also, the 800As I've looked at have the crossmember attachment points on the
frame installed opposite of the those on the 800 (one faces down, the other
up).  Does this mean cross members are not interchangeable between 800s and
800A/800Bs?

Finally (until I think of something else), what's a fair price to pay for a
196 at a junk yard?
How much for one that runs, how much just for something to rebuild.  Found
one in a 1970 800A that the guy is thinking about using as a yard truck, but
he says he'll sell the running engine for $250.00.

Thanks

Chad Sibert

66 800/152  - Getting all the money and attention
66/800 152 - former parts pile waiting for a 196?