final pix of subframe connectors

again for some reason i cant seem to add pix to an existing thread. maybe im a bit computer illeterate LOL. so to recap, i used 2"x 3"x 1/8" steel square stock. i layed the tubing on its side making it 3" wide 2" tall for several reasons. i wanted to overlap the frame rails at the back, and be able to clear the brake lines, and fuel lines. i also wanted to have it not intrude too much in the rear foot well areas, and there was the issue of routing the parking brake cable.

i finally had time the other day to completely finish these up, and as of this post they are sprayed with weld thru primer, and are now ready to clamp in place and weld up. i decided to route the parking brake cable inside the frame rail, as i will be installing front and rear torque plates on the car too. i think routing it this way made the most sense. i have pictures showing this. notice the bump out on the drivers side connector "fishplate" at the forward end for the cable.

if you decide to copy how i made these or even reroute your parking brake cable when installing subframe connectors the hole size for the parking brake cable hole to be able to use the cable retaining clip is a 1/2" hole. the cable hole i made at the front side of the crossmember is slightly larger than 3/4" to fit the cable through. i mocked up my brake lines at the firewall, and my clutch Zee bar to make sure these parts wont interfere with the park brake cable and they wont.

hope some of you found this informative. theres many ways to do this job, this way worked best for me. it was an enjoyable fabrication job for my crusty cuda.

heres pix everything will be welded in soon, then its on to the next crusty cuda project :D