Frame connectors

CM360 · Nov 30, 2012

Anyone making then or should I just fab up a pair?

bremereric · Nov 30, 2012

Check at Autorust.com

76CinnamonRT · Nov 30, 2012

Autorust ones fit great. I bought the whole kit, frame connectors and torque boxes and welded in mine. I wouldn't even fool with trying to make a set....

-Kenny

9secRR · Nov 30, 2012

I made my frame connectors for $20. Square tubing is all you need. Very easy to do, as long as you can weld.

80 Lebaron Coupe · Nov 30, 2012

I'm going with the Autorust performance pack also.
Connectors, Torque boxes ect.
I have a feeling I'm gonna need them
with a built 340 4 speed 8.75 with 3.55s

http://autorust.com/store/index.php...id=391&zenid=82c06f0972ac27e1b2dd95e08b94f1c0

Why think about it after you have tweaked the body?

MiradaMegacab · Nov 30, 2012

2x3 rect tubing, dropped into the framerails from the top. Cut the floor boards tight to the frame connector and weld them together for the ultimate in structural integrety and stiffness.

res1vw21 · Nov 30, 2012

MiradaMegacab said:
2x3 rect tubing, dropped into the framerails from the top. Cut the floor boards tight to the frame connector and weld them together for the ultimate in structural integrety and stiffness.

yep this is the best way to do it

9secRR · Nov 30, 2012

No need to cut the floor. I notched the top of my tubing and welded tabs to the tubing. Then I welded it to the floor.

My car is on jacks stands, I can get pics if someone wants

My imp · Dec 2, 2012

76CinnamonRT said:
Autorust ones fit great. I bought the whole kit, frame connectors and torque boxes and welded in mine. I wouldn't even fool with trying to make a set....

-Kenny

Kenny, Any pic's? Thank you Larry

80 Lebaron Coupe · Dec 2, 2012

My imp said:
Kenny, Any pic's? Thank you Larry

Same here, Would like to see it.

jasperjacko · Dec 2, 2012

me too

80 Aspen RT · Dec 2, 2012

I bought the performance pack from Auto Rust also, I don't have them installed yet, but if you want pics to see what they look like I can do that tomorrow.

efriedrich · Dec 3, 2012

80 Aspen RT said:
if you want pics to see what they look like I can do that tomorrow

Please do would like to see..

My imp · Dec 3, 2012

Yes please, if they are fit to the floor, it makes all the difference to me not having to lay on my Frakensteined back making templates. Thank you, Larry

80 Aspen RT said:
I bought the performance pack from Auto Rust also, I don't have them installed yet, but if you want pics to see what they look like I can do that tomorrow.

My imp · Dec 3, 2012

79410aspenrt said:
No need to cut the floor. I notched the top of my tubing and welded tabs to the tubing. Then I welded it to the floor.

My car is on jacks stands, I can get pics if someone wants

Yes please. Thank you, Larry

76CinnamonRT · Dec 3, 2012

You might make the connectors but good luck making the torque boxes by hand. These are the only pics I have and they are poor quality. I haven't painted anything yet it is all in black primer.

NOOOO way I would cut my floor pans to make a straight connector fit. These have a slight bend so they stay under the car.

I also welded a piece of 1/4" plate to the bottom of my rails in the back of the car for Jack stand placement. I drilled a couple holes in em to match up with the drain holes in the frame rail. My rails were dented from jacks and jackstands in the past, that will never happen again lol

80 Aspen RT · Dec 3, 2012

I'll take some pics as soon as I get home from work.

80 Lebaron Coupe · Dec 3, 2012

76CinnamonRT said:
You might make the connectors but good luck making the torque boxes by hand. These are the only pics I have and they are poor quality. I haven't painted anything yet it is all in black primer.

NOOOO way I would cut my floor pans to make a straight connector fit. These have a slight bend so they stay under the car.

I also welded a piece of 1/4" plate to the bottom of my rails in the back of the car for Jack stand placement. I drilled a couple holes in em to match up with the drain holes in the frame rail. My rails were dented from jacks and jackstands in the past, that will never happen again lol

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Nice Job! I don't want to cut my floor pans either. I will be going with the same performance Pack from ART.