Re: More Sub Frame Connector Questions

[Paul Hamaday <phamaday@xxxxxxxxx>]

I may be biased since I make them but I like the factory look so I make them from 2 X 3 tubing the same gauge as the factory rails. I beg to differ but the front & rear rails are only slightly off center from each other, probably 1 inch. I tie them together starting
at the rear they clamp the front of the rear frame rail & the floor panel together (which is where the spot welds break in the stock configuration) and go forward to the transmission crossmember. I designed them to look like they're extensions of the factor rails. 

Regards, Hammer

 

--- On Fri, 9/17/10, David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: More Sub Frame Connector Questions
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 9:19 AM
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> The recent mention of sub frame connectors here rekindled,
> my thoughts of   adding them to my ’64
> Dodge B-body two door HT…when I get ‘round…to
> replacing the floor pans. But I have some questions on
> type(s) and installation location. First, I seem to remember
> reading about two commercially available types, one type
> being constructed of round tubing (pipe) with end brackets
> for bolting (or welding) and the other is sheet metal formed
> to a U channel. Then there are those who fabricate their own
> from rectangular steel tube. (I might consider the later
> route myself.)     
> I should also mention that I don’t intend this to be a
> racecar yielding tons-o’-torque. It’ll be a nearly stock
> 383 w/4bl, 4 speed for summer weekend cruising, though I
> will want to “stomp on it” occasionally.
> Next is mounting location. The fact that the front sub
> frame rails do not line up directly with the rear frame
> rails, what is the recommended tie-in point’s front to
> rear? And should there be any additional strengthening to
> the torque boxes?
> Should the connectors run at a slight angle to match-up
> with the ends of each sub frame rail? 
> Looking for some fuel for thought via
> recommendations…including none at all?
> Thank you Gents!
> Dave B    
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