Re: More Sub Frame Connector Questions

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Those look really nice! 
Most guys I know just run them from the rear rails directly forward into the back of the torsion bar crossmember using 2x2 or 2x3 box tubing. 

Mark 

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From: "Paul Hamaday" <phamaday@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:06:32 AM 
Subject: Re: More Sub Frame Connector Questions 

I may be biased since I make them but I like the factory look so I make them from 2 X 3 tubing the same gauge as the factory rails. I beg to differ but the front & rear rails are only slightly off center from each other, probably 1 inch. I tie them together starting 
at the rear they clamp the front of the rear frame rail & the floor panel together (which is where the spot welds break in the stock configuration) and go forward to the transmission crossmember. I designed them to look like they're extensions of the factor rails. 

Regards, Hammer 



--- On Fri, 9/17/10, David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 

> From: David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Subject: More Sub Frame Connector Questions 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx 
> Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 9:19 AM 
> 
> 
> 
> The recent mention of sub frame connectors here rekindled, 
> my thoughts of adding them to my ’64 
> Dodge B-body two door HT…when I get ‘round…to 
> replacing the floor pans. But I have some questions on 
> type(s) and installation location. First, I seem to remember 
> reading about two commercially available types, one type 
> being constructed of round tubing (pipe) with end brackets 
> for bolting (or welding) and the other is sheet metal formed 
> to a U channel. Then there are those who fabricate their own 
> from rectangular steel tube. (I might consider the later 
> route myself.) 
> I should also mention that I don’t intend this to be a 
> racecar yielding tons-o’-torque. It’ll be a nearly stock 
> 383 w/4bl, 4 speed for summer weekend cruising, though I 
> will want to “stomp on it” occasionally. 
> Next is mounting location. The fact that the front sub 
> frame rails do not line up directly with the rear frame 
> rails, what is the recommended tie-in point’s front to 
> rear? And should there be any additional strengthening to 
> the torque boxes? 
> Should the connectors run at a slight angle to match-up 
> with the ends of each sub frame rail? 
> Looking for some fuel for thought via 
> recommendations…including none at all? 
> Thank you Gents! 
> Dave B 


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