Damn you're up earlyMaking progress on my K frame, which I got from "oldkimmer" in Saskatchewan. He's a great guy. The K frame I got from him even has the original washer welded to the front. View attachment 1715847646
I was referring to the washer that was welded to the center front of the K frame. There are a couple of threads here. The prevailing theory was it ID'd a 340 car from a 318 car as it travelled down the production line. If anyone is interested, I'll supply good photos from both of mine, including my all original '70 Swinger 340. Maybe only the matching parts guys care, but a neat piece of history for our old cars.I posted the same question a while back.
Found out that the washers in those k-frame reinforcement kits for the LCA pivot holes go on the side the LCA comes in on, the rear, not on the nut side, the front.
Makes sense as you want it reinforced, but it makes no sense as the LCA tube is clearly welded to the k-frame from the inside at the rear, and not the front.
I cut the frame open to weld the front of the tube to the k-frame on the inside.
Wow, you got 9 off, sweet.Well here it is after some rough work with the plasma cutter. Going to get it back in the blaster on the inside, make some thin panels, weld it up. 9.5 lbs off so far.
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Pm sent for his info, he's a racer, retired military, Mopar only guy. Builds high quality engines. Does trans and rear ends, he has an 8.75 in his drag car runs low 10.30s & he's really good & fair person.I'm here to help you Help you MOPARMAGA. I have a few tools and a big attitude to help you from Puget Sound. Keep the faith. Send me more info about K and K Motorsports for my rear, please.
I should have used my plasma cutter lol, grinding took hoursWell here it is after some rough work with the plasma cutter. Going to get it back in the blaster on the inside, make some thin panels, weld it up. 9.5 lbs off so far.
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Where would the washers go on the strut rod holes Both sides ?If you are real serious, cut off the mounts and use an engine plate. Weld everything solid and add reinforcement washers on the strut rod holes.
I'll most likely make some at work, we have some that are close, thank you !"oldkimmer" in Saskatchewan has a set for sale, and the photos show BIG washers on both sides of the K frame. He's a great guy. I've bought parts from him for years, and always more than satisfied. Come to think of it, I might get that set from him. My goal is to replace everything at once with new/rebuilt parts and my new 408.
Nice job, I'm spending today getting my welder set up in my garage instead of out in the barn, to drafty to Tig weld and too dark as well.Fully seam welded it. It's at 28.7lbs, still need to sandblast the inside and weld the top back on. Really was hoping to get it down to 25lbs. Contemplating a chemical helper..
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That's a great idea.While ypu have the car apert you should weld the body seams to reinforce the unibody beyond the meager spotwelds the factory did .
Shoot, if it was good enough for them & banned, I'd have to think it's an advantageSomewhere I heard that stock eliminators used to do this until they banned it .