Posted By: johnzgarage
frame connectors on hemi car ? - 03/03/13 11:43 PM
Im building a 65 belv. a990 super stock clone. It will just be street driven. Should I put frame connectors on it ? or not ?
Posted By: astjp2
Re: frame connectors on hemi car ? - 03/04/13 12:16 AM
Yes, and torque boxes and shock tower supports and core support brace. Tim
Posted By: topside
Re: frame connectors on hemi car ? - 03/04/13 02:33 AM
Unless you want it to be completely accurate, it's a good idea to stiffen the structure. The '68-'70 bodies will flex and crack at a couple of areas, and from what I can tell the earlier cars aren't any stronger. If you never hammer it, it's probably not a concern, but...
Posted By: johnzgarage
Re: frame connectors on hemi car ? - 03/04/13 02:55 AM
O.k. so has anyone seen damage or stressed body panels on a street only car ??? Really ???
Posted By: astjp2
Re: frame connectors on hemi car ? - 03/04/13 02:58 AM
Just dont open a door with one corner on a jack, it will also help the suspension work and eliminate body flex with the extra weight of the Hemi.
Posted By: B5 Bee
Re: frame connectors on hemi car ? - 03/04/13 03:40 AM
It a clone, don't worry about it being 100% correct. Do it right the first time so you can bang on it later if you want.
Posted By: topside
Re: frame connectors on hemi car ? - 03/04/13 06:15 AM
Yes, on '68-'70 bodies I've seen cracks at the quarter panel door jamb area, the cowl, and once at the rear shock crossmember.