Posted By: Sherminator
FRAME CONECTORS - 02/29/12 03:02 AM
A BODY PICTURES AND WHAT TO DO
FRAME CONECTORS
Posted By: tubtar
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 02/29/12 06:54 AM
I don't have pics on this computer ( lap top & on the road ) , but I used 2X3" tubing.
Tied it to the torsion bar cross member with plates , went through the floor in the back seat and tied it into the front of the rear sub frame at the back.
So they are welded to the floor pan where they go through the floor behind the front seats and I opened the front of the sub frame and tied them in using the metal where I cut in as a tab on the bottom side and on three sides of each frame rail for the sides and top.
I could have drilled 3/4 " holes on the sides of the frame rails too and welded there , but I think I got it pretty secure.
Try the search and I bet you find a couple different ways to do this with pics.
I'll see what I have for images when I get home if you haven't found anything by then.
Tied it to the torsion bar cross member with plates , went through the floor in the back seat and tied it into the front of the rear sub frame at the back.
So they are welded to the floor pan where they go through the floor behind the front seats and I opened the front of the sub frame and tied them in using the metal where I cut in as a tab on the bottom side and on three sides of each frame rail for the sides and top.
I could have drilled 3/4 " holes on the sides of the frame rails too and welded there , but I think I got it pretty secure.
Try the search and I bet you find a couple different ways to do this with pics.
I'll see what I have for images when I get home if you haven't found anything by then.
Posted By: Sherminator
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/06/12 03:56 AM
anybody else
Posted By: dvw
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/06/12 04:04 AM
Look up Dizusters old posts. Frame connectors,mini tubs,and cage pics.
Doug
Doug
Posted By: ROSSIO
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/06/12 09:49 PM
I HAVE A used set of "bolt in" frame connectors that where on a 1971 duster for 1 month--my buddy took them off and parted the car out 10 years ago---
i would take $60.00 plus shipping for them---in the lower 48
i would take $60.00 plus shipping for them---in the lower 48
Posted By: SCATPACK 1
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/06/12 10:23 PM
Posted By: radar
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/07/12 02:03 AM
Mine got pushed up to the floor and sectioned in the back to meet the rear frame stubs. No floor cutting. This is on a 72 demon with stock torque boxes. It made a night and day difference in the car's stiffness and several rattles and squeaks disappeared.
2x3" .125" wall
trans x-member area
rear frame stub area
2x3" .125" wall
trans x-member area
rear frame stub area
Posted By: Sherminator
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/07/12 04:08 AM
some good ideals 
Posted By: His and Her 69's
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/07/12 07:13 AM
I had my chassis guy bend and weld in some round tubes as my frame connectors on the woman's RR. They work Great, didn't have to cut holes in the floorpans, did weld them in sections to the floorpan, Good custom fit and made it stronger. Tucks up nice so no low clearances. Also easier to take out when car gets returned to stock (if it ever does). Sorry no photos though.
David
David
Posted By: Sixpak
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/07/12 03:20 PM
Posted By: megajoltman
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/07/12 04:35 PM
Pretty easy to do welded in ones here's my 69 Dart...
Posted By: OUTLAWD
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/07/12 06:40 PM
I will try to find some pics, but I use 1.5x2 box (what I had laying around) and built 12ga "caps" to fit the front cross member and the rear rails, and welded to floorpan where I could (rear passenger floor board area)
also added another cross brace welded to the floor where the seat bolts are, and added an integral driveshaft loop.
also added another cross brace welded to the floor where the seat bolts are, and added an integral driveshaft loop.
Posted By: Sherminator
Re: FRAME CONECTORS - 03/10/12 03:10 AM
alot of good ideals