Frame rail measurements

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    does anyone have the inside frame rail measurements of a mavericks vs. a falcon/early mustang, etc..? got something bouncing around in my head but wanted to think it thru first for a change :D)
     
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    I will measure the ones on the 65 mustang tomorrow
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Front subframe swap???
     
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    I don't have your answer exactly... but I do have some info you might need.
    The 64-66 Stang front subframe is almost identical width to a Maverick.
    The BIG difference is 'depth' from radiator support to firewall.
    The Maverick firewall is tighter than early Mustangs...
    This is the reason K-code exhaust manifolds won't work and why Tri-Ys get caught up in the steering.
     
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    Here is a 70 Stang engine bay/subframe hybrid into a Maverick...
    [​IMG]
     
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    http://www.1bad6t.com/frame_rail.html
     
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    much appreciated :)

    u can only screw something up so many times before it isnt fun anymore... :biglaugh:

    'ish.... :D

    thanks for the info, greatly appreciated :Handshake
     
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