1966 Mustang Convertible - Cheap torque box gussets installed and subframe connector questions

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Жыл бұрын

I'm looking for advice about any final steps I should take to stiffen my frame as well as in this episode I install custom torque box gussets.

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@woodchucksgarage1517 Жыл бұрын

Hell...I saved & reinforced a 1964 Impala Drop top using plate steel hidden in the upper floor where the quarters meet. Nice solid repair & totally hidden. Had a 283 p/g but has since been upgraded with a built LS & the body can handle it ( 17yrs ago )

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@InTheAbysswithRick Жыл бұрын

Good video Dale. Thanks, that is the plan for my 68 Vert. A few years in the future though. I wouldn't be overly concerned about the ground clearance issue. Yes, it will hang a bit lower, but as the man stated, the exhaust is still even lower. No real world, just thinking out loud. Once again, it should be noted that the car should be almost done before installing them.

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

I think I'm going to call the company and ask if they can be installed with the car stripped down to the shell as mine is. I'm curious what they will say.

@paulhannon9788 Жыл бұрын

Hi,global west have subframe connectors which I am currently fitting to my 66 mustang. There is a particular part for the convertible. I think the part number is 910c. There is a utube vid of Doug fitting that part. Hope this helps.

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

Are you happy with how the installation of yours?

@paulhannon9788 Жыл бұрын

@@3rdstallgarage Yes I am they look good and I feel like they will do their job. 👍

@paulhannon9788 Жыл бұрын

@@3rdstallgarage Yes fitted but not on the road yet so don't know for sure but has to help.

@wookidtheoneandonly6230 Жыл бұрын

You cut the shape of the connector out going thought that pan. Tinman fabrication has a video of it and yes the pans are seat supports for convertibles.

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@joshmccombs5090 Жыл бұрын

That box is for convertibles only If you really want to add subframe connectors you should see if they make them for convertibles If they don’t make them and you still want to add them you would have to cut the box out where it’s in the way Install the connectors Rebuild the boxes around the connectors I do know the convertibles are a lot more solid then coup’s and fastbacks because they have a wider rocker panel on the inside and the seat pan wraps over the tunnel I hope you do find some convertible subframe connectors that just fit right in

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

They do have some specifically for convertibles. I'm looking into those. Stay tuned and I'll let you know what I learned.

@daleeizenga9411 Жыл бұрын

This video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nJh5bNtmsKy5aIk.html popped up in my feed and might be helpful? Global West is the company and the example install car is a 66 mustang convertible. Perhaps others have thoughts for or against this item.

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've watched several videos on this and hadn't found one for a convertible. This is great. Thanks. Hopefully we get a few responses with real world experience too.

@rwar9389 Жыл бұрын

@@3rdstallgarage they are found on convertibles only

@mustangeroo Жыл бұрын

Unpopular hot take: most subframe connectors don’t triangulate. Ford never used them. The BOSS chassis mods don’t use them. They are a waste of money.

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

Interesting. My understanding is that the intention of them is to provide torsional rigidity, which it seems they would help provide to at least some level.

@mustangeroo Жыл бұрын

@@3rdstallgarage Torsion in which direction. The “x axis” from door to door? Maybe. The “y axis” from front to back? No. If you imagine the “frame rails” as ladder legs along the “y axis”, welding more legs does nothing to keep them from twisting. You want to add rungs. That’s what torque boxes and the seat pan reinforcements do. Some kind of x-brace subframe connector would add “rungs” to triangulate/ brace the legs. But simply linearly extending/connecting the frame rail “legs” does very little.

@3rdstallgarage Жыл бұрын

@@mustangeroo good ideas to ponder. Thanks for sharing.

@paulhannon9788 Жыл бұрын

The subframe connectors are not parallel. They run from the frame underneath the seat area and attach at the rear subframe near the spring eye. This is narrower than the front attachment point so there is a degree of triangulation. I can see that they would help. If u fit them without the vehicle on it's wheel and loaded then the vehicle will be set in the unloaded position so they must do something. Have a look at the Global West video where they show a set being fitted. You may b convinced. Plus they are not so expensive and they are well made.

@jasonpunty7633 2 ай бұрын

Yeah use roll bar which the d bar welds on top of. Those are convertible chassis strength pan only. There is a plate that bolts across it which strengthens the chassis.