Make Your Own DC-K Frame

Jim Lusk originally wrote an article in the 80's describing the modifications needed to copy the old Direct Connection K-member. He was kind enough to send along the pics and info for all of us to use. Hope you all find it useful in building your own street beater. Oh...please be patient, as there are ALOT of pics here.

These first photos show the unmolested 73-up A-body K-frame before any cutting.

Above is the passenger side bracket after being moved back 13/16"

Below, is the driver side bracket moved back 1 3/16"
Arrows point to material that must be removed from the steering bracket for clearance.

With the mount in place, you can see why the steering box bracket needs to be trimmed.

Passenger side fits nicely now.

The actual motor mounts that fit this application are most common in the 74-78 C-bodies.
The required mounts and part numbers are shown below.

And finally, heres the whole thing together. So there ya have it. One big block ready to rip :)

I hope these pics take some of the fear and mystery out of this project. Its a cheap and fairly easy solution, bound to expand the Big Block A-body family :) If you have any questions, Jim is a frequent visitor to the message board. I'm sure he'd be happy to help someone get their ride rolling.