Re: conv. sub frame
[Re: NFURY8]
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04/09/09 08:49 AM
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I installed US Cartool connectors in two cars, one was an A-body convertible. They both had torque boxes already in them from the factory. I slotted one set of the boxes and peeled back the other set to be able to weld the connectors completely to the frame. I then welded the boxes back up. The difference in chassis rigidity in both cars was amazing!
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: conv. sub frame
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04/10/09 01:59 AM
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Yes they do, however you only need to strip away the undercoating and inch or two wider than the subframe connector width prior to welding them in. You can then re-under coat the area to match using Resto Rick's undercoating mixture and a Shultz gun with very good results. I did that on my 1970, although I had to remove quite a bit more of the original undercoating, because it had gotten a little oil soaked and damaged throughout the years.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: conv. sub frame
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04/11/09 03:08 AM
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That's what I used. I let the heat gun do it's work and the stuff scraped right off. I wiped the remainder off with laquer thinner. Once that had all dried well, I hit the area with a Norton 60 grit-layered sanding disc on my angle grinder. I also sanded the floor to remove anything that might contaminate the welds from above.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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