subframe connectors
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Small Block
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If you can do a template of the bottom of your car i can cut a couple out for ya. I'm in West Plains, Mo 65775. I have a 65 Valiant 4 dr setting out back that i'm sure are the same. I'm sure there would be some final fitting when they got to you. Sounds like you dont have the tools to cut em out. You will need to take out the carpet when installing them or you'll burn the car down. With mine you wont need to cut the pans either. This is just a hobby for me and my hangouts in the man cave.
Small Block
Small Block
65 Valiant
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thx for info. But isn't that too much work? I think you can buy subframe connectors ready for installation!? edelbrock,Hotchkiss??
I'm located in Germany8)
The connectors that Smallblock talks about look something like this:http://www.uscartool.com/Aframeconn/index.html
They are very lightweight and strong and become an integral part of your floor/chassis when welded in. "Just like factory" toolmanmike
They are very lightweight and strong and become an integral part of your floor/chassis when welded in. "Just like factory" toolmanmike
Keith Mopar
Mopar Nut
Jan I don't think anybody makes them for the early A 66 and back A body's.
Maybe someone on here knows of a place that makes them and I'm wrong...
66signetHT
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Hey Small block, I made my own "uscartool style" connectors for my 66 valiant. I still have the templates I made and would be willing to send you a tracing of them for the greater good of the early A enthusiast. Let me know,
Small Block
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With a plasma cutter one should be able to make these within an hour. Aint no hill. Like HT offered. There should be no reason there should't be a template of all of our cars so as a member could trace and cut out his own providing he has the tools. I'll take em HT. I'll PM ya an address. I'll start a collection of templates and maybe cut some connectors out for those that cant cut their own. I'll bet they'll go like hot cakes. PM sent. Thanks
Small Block
Small Block
66signetHT
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I made mine out of 11 gauge but I think the stock front and rear frames that we are connecting are 14 gauge (some one correct me if I'm wrong).
Small Block
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I've always used 1/8" 2x4 tube. That's .125. Strong enough to get the job done. As we speak we're cutting out a set for the 64 Savoy...at least Sammy is. I'm typing on the putter. We'll do some pics soon.
Small Block
Small Block
hellion_locdogg
Slant Sickness
My '63 4dr Dart is no drag car by any means, but I have been told that these improve daily driving as far as suspension is concerned. Yay, nay? I wouldn't mind making a pair for a bolt on trial. I will be putting a sway bar to kill the body roll of this boat though.
,Cliff
,Cliff
65 Valiant
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So what do you think will be the best? Buy these ones: http://www.uscartool.com/Aframeconn/index.html
or try to weld my own in a couple of months?
If someone can prefer the uscartools ones i will buy them. Hope they will fit my 65 Valiant cause my car is not listed!?
thx JAN
or try to weld my own in a couple of months?
If someone can prefer the uscartools ones i will buy them. Hope they will fit my 65 Valiant cause my car is not listed!?
thx JAN
Small Block
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Make sure when you put em in the car is setting level. If the car is twisted when you put em in the car will be twisted when you set it down. Not good.
Small Block
Small Block
67ragtop
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65 valiant what did you end up doing? I looked at Manciini Racing ones and they wanted $189.00. I have a convertible and think I better tie mine in before something goes awry. Does anyone know if they are different because of the frame boxes for the covertible?
65 Valiant
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They look very strong. I tried to contact him but no reply :-(
What do you think about the uscartool ones? Do they fit my 65 Valiant?
helps are welcome
JAN
67ragtop
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I would assume manciini is getting them from somewhere like uscartool. From some of the guys I talked to not every floor is stamped exactly perfect. I used to work on the line and can understand how that might happen if you know what I mean. So just because they say you can hold the connector up to the floor and weld away does not always hold true. There will always be some trim and fab work for the laser cut frame connectors. There has to be some more guys on the sight to way in on the issue. we will have to keep the post live and see what happens.
megajoltman
Time to NUT UP or SHUT UP
I just used 2x3x.125 tube cut and welded them in....
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