Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
[Re: RTSE4ME]
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02/11/12 11:13 AM
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They also welded the top of the cage to the roof. Never saw that before.
I've done that before on my street stock cars. There are classes that outlaw that as well because the the advantage it provides. SCCA and NASA have some that come to mind.
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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
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02/12/12 11:40 AM
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I did a ton of seam welding on project Charger blacknblue as well as adding the subframe connectors and the "rust repair boxes" to the front frame rails where the torsion bars live.
Some one out there welded up an a body and it worked!
Cop cars got 120 extra welds it's in the cop car brochures Aspen/volare/M body cop cars got gussets as well
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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
[Re: Kern Dog]
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02/13/12 06:25 PM
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Heres a pic of thre xv connectors... I wasn't impressed with the fit at all, they took a ton of grinding to fit. I did smooth them out with some polyester, but afterall the work they did turn out nice. After installing these, my challenger will get some square tube and cut into the floors.
68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram
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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
[Re: Kern Dog]
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02/14/12 10:28 PM
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Franken...its all in the setup of the machine. You dont want much spatter or slag...you want the weld material sticking to your base material. I know it sounds obvious, but this is MUCH more critical when doing overhead stuff. I HATE it, but only because I dont like the sparks landing on me...I can still weld pretty nice. Where in GB are you again? Maybe I can come by...it would be nice to meet someone from the forum anyways.
Kyle Curley
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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
[Re: jcc]
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02/15/12 01:20 PM
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Franken, I use Nozzle spray...I dont like the dip because it drips out of the end of the nozzle when you pull it out of the "tub" it comes in. I use a spray. I spray the material and the nozzle on the gun. As you mentioned, welding on old, dissimilar metals is probably your biggest problem. There is so much crap imbedded in old material, even though it looks clean, it is still usually contaminated to some degree.
Kyle Curley
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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
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04/27/12 12:47 AM
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Check out these bolt in frame connectors - http://unlawfulracing.com/FrameConnectorKits.html
Those look pretty cool. It appears like the rear legs actually fit into the front spring hanger bolts. Obviously this wouldn't work if you had torque boxes, but this setup looks impressive.
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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
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04/27/12 04:58 AM
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US Car tool and Auto rust techs torque boxes being installed on Sinnamon. I have MP's on Black Betty... they were good for the day. Had and returned XV sfc's.... they didn't fit at all.
Black Betty: '69 Charger RT: 440 6 pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana. Sinnamon: '69 Charger RT: 440, 727, 4.30 8.75. High School Sweetheart. El Grande: '98 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited.
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Re: Subframe connector options and opinions
[Re: TC@HP2]
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05/29/12 01:06 AM
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However, the rocker panels aren't thick gauge steel.
Here you are wrong, on my 70 Challenger the rocker metal is much thicker than the rest of the sheet metal. I know because my rocker had a big dent and I cut out that section to put in a replacement patch. The patch was regular sheet metal thickness and I ended up beating my original section straight and welding it back in.
Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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