Frame reinforcement
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what do you guys think? And do you think it will help
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chasmat2316
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Yes that should help! I put a tube on a 45* on the section where you removed the flat straps and then gusseted it in with a flat plate. Doing a frame off like that is a hell of a lot of work! I also fixed just about every body mount hole
And added a cross tube near the shock towers & boxed the open rails. And a new floor pan.
And added a cross tube near the shock towers & boxed the open rails. And a new floor pan.
You should check out my build in the restoration section. It’s called my turbo6 project
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DeltaBravo
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I am trying to think here...so please be kind. First off...basic geometry will definitely prevail in stiffness in the frame. However, the fuel filter is located exactly were those braces are and that will be another issue. I am assuming here, this is a build of something that probably needs a lot of fabrication? That is too say, what you are doing is all ready above my skill, so I got nothing else...
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Thanks for putting this out there for us to look at!!!!
I'm of the same opinion as "JM". They look as if they will be in the way of the OEM fuel filter, not so hard to relocate, but to the post below his, it asks a legit question.
How thick are these gusset's and will they really achieve much more of the intended purpose once welded in than a good set of adjustable control arms and a big sway bar?
And/or, will they actually enhance the beefed up control arm/sway bar setup?
Is this summarization or is there some data showing it works better?
My car will be undergoing some major changes soon. If this is a legit upgrade, and worth the effort, I'd be all about doing it.
You're surely thinking outside the box.
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I am going to relocate the fuel filter for sure.I am also not using the stock fuel lines.
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Thanks for putting this out there for us to look at!!!!
I'm of the same opinion as "JM". They look as if they will be in the way of the OEM fuel filter, not so hard to relocate, but to the post below his, it asks a legit question.
How thick are these gusset's and will they really achieve much more of the intended purpose once welded in than a good set of adjustable control arms and a big sway bar?
And/or, will they actually enhance the beefed up control arm/sway bar setup?
Is this summarization or is there some data showing it works better?
My car will be undergoing some major changes soon. If this is a legit upgrade, and worth the effort, I'd be all about doing it.
You're surely thinking outside the box.
I’m not sure how much they weigh but they are 1/8 steel and and pretty light. It started to be more a cosmetic thing for me but seeing how that area only has such a small brace I was hoping it would reinforce it a lil more. Welding that in place will or should help the frame when I notch it in a couple weeks. Yes I am relocating the fuel filter and running all after market fuel lines
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I’ll have to get them weighed but they are really light 1/8 steel
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Thanks for putting this out there for us to look at!!!!
I'm of the same opinion as "JM". They look as if they will be in the way of the OEM fuel filter, not so hard to relocate, but to the post below his, it asks a legit question.
How thick are these gusset's and will they really achieve much more of the intended purpose once welded in than a good set of adjustable control arms and a big sway bar?
And/or, will they actually enhance the beefed up control arm/sway bar setup?
Is this summarization or is there some data showing it works better?
My car will be undergoing some major changes soon. If this is a legit upgrade, and worth the effort, I'd be all about doing it.
You're surely thinking outside the box.
I see it as there’s a skinny gusset there now and I’m making it better. Lol it’s gotta help some how
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Mine.
BTW, the frame topic has been posted before. Not sure the search works, but it's worth a try.
The rear brkts for the cross bar are available from GNS.
And, yes, the welds were cleaned up....
The pads on top of the shock mt area are 1/8" 6 x 6".. legal to mount roll cage struts to.
BTW, the frame topic has been posted before. Not sure the search works, but it's worth a try.
The rear brkts for the cross bar are available from GNS.
And, yes, the welds were cleaned up....
The pads on top of the shock mt area are 1/8" 6 x 6".. legal to mount roll cage struts to.
scot w.
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We sell a Lot of bracing for these cars and we even offer a "Frame Box in kit" to box in the large straight portion of the frame.
Engine bay/ Core support braces
Frame box in kit
Triangulated braces - works only with a OEM stock location IC
Separate front frame braces which will clear a Front mount
Shock tower braces
Rear frame brace brackets
Engine bay/ Core support braces
Frame box in kit
Triangulated braces - works only with a OEM stock location IC
Separate front frame braces which will clear a Front mount
Shock tower braces
Rear frame brace brackets
Pronto
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We did similar plates over the spring pads for the roll bar mounting points.
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turbotrix2004
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What size tubing did you use to brace the frame
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AIRC, it's 1.25" x .125 wall. I can measure tomorrow, and be sure.
turbotrix2004
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Coach
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That’s overkill on the wall thickness but Chucky’s engine makes monster power.
That rear bar could be 0.093 wall or 0.085 wall and still work very well.
Chuck is making like 1200hp
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