Re: Subframe connectors, which way should we
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WOW Pete........nice work !! so if I got this straight, when you cut the connector to the floor's contour, did you box it with the flange material, or just weld the flange to the sides? and how about those torque boxes ? home made or bought ??
More pics PLEASE !!!
Todd
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way should we
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Thanks Rapom. So, what I can find on sale between .083 and .125 it is then .
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way should we
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Hi Jim, I know enough about Arizona to miss it everyday. We have a 1/3 acre pie slice piece of land overlooking Lake Havasu. It is at the end of a Cul de Sac in Lake Havasu City. Bought it in the 60's, gonna built there one day. Hope those jpegs helped.. Had to scrape the undercoat off, then weld after taking out the interior. Lotta work, but it's neat putting a jack in the middle of the car and jacking up the whole side of the Coronet., But if I had it to do over I wouldn't have done it with .125" wall. Too heavy. Max
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way should we
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Now THAT is how SFC's OUGHT to be... I don't think I have that kind of patience, though. Ugh, that had to be a lot of work. Should be SCCA Street Modified-legal, though... no cutting of the floorpan to install. I just bought some 2x3x(3/16" = 0.1875") sticks to start mocking up my SFC's. They're thicker than I had wanted, but won't add too much weight to my car. It's all down low, anyway. I'll probably install some sheetmetal "struts" to tie the bar in to the floorpan once I get it tied in. Nice job! Clair
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Rapom, what did you use to get the undercoating off? I am doing an under car cleaning, moving the springs, mini-tubs and connectors, on my 65 Belvedere 1. I am about to hire a fulltime chiropractor to keep me going w/ the scraping.. So far, it's been paint stripper, kerosene,air putty knife,.. no workie! About all I can make any progress at all with is the propane torch and scraper. That's fine for flat areas.. it's the corners, joints, uneven surfaces that are killin me!! Yours looks great! Are you going to sand it down and paint ??
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Anyone use the new magnum force subframe connectors?
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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talk about getting in on this post late, but should the engine be in the car to do the connectors. Mine is still on the stand waiting to go to the machine shop. Any disadvantages to doing the cage, SFC without the weight in the nose?
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Hey 71challenger, I believe member Pete's car (six or so posts up) is an e-body/71 up b-body. however, his connectors are a little more complicated by the looks of things. beautiful job though, and factory looking to boot.
I also have a cuda that will get connectors someday, and share your concern. I was going to do like Tim did on his Charger, and bend the connectors to fit, but now I think Pete's way is the ticket !
Hows about some more pics Pete ??
Todd
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Yeah I saw that, he did a great job. I am just hoping I can stay away from cutting up my new floor pans .
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Yeah I saw that, he did a great job. I am just hoping I can stay away from cutting up my new floor pans .
Have you seen the new subframe connectors that Magnumforce Race Car fabrication is selling? A bit spendy but they appear to have three point attachment, do not require floor cutting and tuck up real nice under the car.
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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I used a propane torch + gasket scraper to get the undercoating off. It comes off easy when it's hot. Then afterward a quick spray with carb cleaner/wipe off prepped it for welding.
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Looks like I'm not too far off w/ the torch and scraper!! Damn! I'm tooooo old for that torture!! Thanks everyone for the input.. Back on my back..Now I know how a hooker feels!!
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Re: Subframe connectors, which way shoul
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Here is the Magnumforce Race Car pieces. I think I'll go home made and save some big bucks.
Here are some pictures of how I did my 68 Barracuda using 2x3x1/8 tubing. And yes I have some scraping to do on my undercoating. The connectors are not completely done in the pics but you will get the idea.
Jesse
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