subframe conectors & traction bars

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  1. nastynickel

    nastynickel gearhead car junkie

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    I need a set of subframe conectors and traction bars for my 72 mav but cant find any listings. Any sugestions?
     
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  3. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Interesting.
    Dan
     
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    mysticcobra, the ebayer on that link, is a member here. His forum username is not mysticcobra, though. I think it is Yellow75.

    He likely got those from Rudy Bidlack. He is a member here user name Bulhead. His phone number can be obtained from the classified section of the MCCI quarterly. I just recycled all of mine or I would help out.
     
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    If I'm not mistaken, those look like Dan Starnes' connectors. I believe Rudy's are rectangular.
    -Corbin
     
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    Those look like they'll go under the floorpans without any cutting, still require welding though... (y)

    Russ
     
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  7. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Those are Dan Starnes Manufacturing ;) connectors and the seller is mysticcobra96/Yellow75/Mike Harrison.
     
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    Chassis Engineering for sub frame connectors
     
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    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    +1 here for CE SFC

    and traction bars...CALTRACS !!!!
     
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    I agree, CalTracs for traction bars. I was not aware that Dan had the round subframe connectors and Rudy had the square ones. I thought it was the other way around. I stand corrected.

    The round ones fit really nice, and no lower than the exhaust and CalTracs when installed, but you will need to weld them up.

    Here is what mine looked like right after I replaced the exhaust. They fit nice and tight up to the frame. I have not painted them yet. Still waiting for a light coat of rust so the POR-15 will stick to them. They stiffen the ride a bit, and I hear you can jack up at that point, even though I have not tried it yet...

    EDIT--The subframe connectors in this pic are NOT those available from other members, but are based on the same design.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. yellow75

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    Yes I am the seller of the subframe connectors on ebay and they are the infamous Starnes bars. Just thought someone else could use them, nice quality and proven fitment.
     
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    I have the Starnes Bars on my car....love'em!
     
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    I have the cal tracs on mine. They also make a single leaf spring set up.:)
     
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    they sure do...killercomet has them on his car pulling 1.6x 60fts:yup:

    oh and i pretty sure that 1974cometGT(stephen m) has them and i think most of us has seen those wheelies:D:bowdown:
    must be pretty good stuff
     
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    Cal tracs

    quote=don graham;441749]I have the cal tracs on mine. They also make a single leaf spring set up.:)[/quote]

    I run cal tracs on my wife's 69 Mustang and my 64 Comet. Was doing 1.43's 60' with big motor:thumbs2:, until it blew. Now doing 1.52's 60' with little
    motor and running calverts single mono spring, might have to invest for
    the V8 Mav someday.:drive:
     
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