Re: More Sub Frame Connector Questions

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As I understand, they are not needed till horsepower is approching 400 and 
using hard bite slicks.  There is another type that interests me--It is 
sheet metal U channel that the top side is trimmed to follow the contour of 
your underneath floor pans.  They are then welded on the ends and along the 
sides, to the floor-pan.  They do not show from the outside of the car. You 
have torque boxes?? I thought they come only on convertibles and Hemi cars.. 
They may be all you need...................MO

{Steve Mick}
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From: "David Bailey" <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:19 AM
Subject: More Sub Frame Connector Questions





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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