In a message dated 96-04-21 19:04:01 EDT, sidote@ocelot.rutgers.edu (dave
sidote) writes:

>I was driving home the other night when I hit a rather small pothole,
>nothing to be concerned about, when I heard a terrible noise and the front
>end of my 78 started to pull. I got out and looked underneath and realized
>that the support on the drivers side of the front axle beam was totally
>rusted out and had broke. :-( I was wondering what year(s) front beam will
>fit my bus. I am going to start combing the junkyards on payday. Any info
>would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
>
>

I beleive 73+ uses same beam.
Dennis