S.F.C.s installed--FINALLY...

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  1. courier11sec

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    On the subject of stainless, I wouldn't use it for a subframe connector. Too hard (read brittle).
     
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  2. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    well make some....I need a set for the yellow car :D
     
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    Before you get too deep into making them...you can get them as cheap as $65-80 at JEGS and Summit :2cents:
     
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    Fan, do you think you could make some similar to that but just requireing a bolt on? i know id have to drill holes but......How much? :huh::yup:
     
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  5. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    I know all your fabs are super-high quality! So ... I take a set of them if you decide to market your SBC's .... :)
     
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    There are some bolt-on sets in Summit, as well. They were a bit more pricey, like $150 or so. Ed, I bet if you look at those, you could get an idea how to make a bolt on set.

    I would guess you could do flat stock that wrapped around the 3 sides of the frame and bolted through from side to side with one large bolt.
     
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    Welded is the way to go ... the shop that did my exhaust said they could weld sub-frame connectors in for me.
     
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    i want to get my car going first. then i will see if i can do it. i still have to make a monte carlo bar set up for someone that i promised.its already been 2 months on those. having some pieces made so i can bend the bar all at once.
     
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    They're not the same...
     
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    In what way, other than not as good of quality...

    Different shape/style?

    I think they are the hollow square tubing, probably thinner metal, and not as strong.
     
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    FWIW you guys do NOT want bolt in sub frame connectors as they will end up tearing your sub-frame in the same manner. I've witnessed on a Mustang where this happend, and since then will never suggest bolt-in sub frame connectors.
     
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