I was checking to see what subframe connectors people were using.
homemade
or
bought(brand and where u bought them)
SFCs (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/search.php")
dead link...
Most guys just buy some 2" flat square tubing.
2x2 or 2x1 tubing I think 64.5 inches long. Straight tube, no bends needed as with Mustangs. Cap off the ends and it's good. Someone can weld them in for cheap and just paint them afterwards. Chuck has/had seat braces to help finish it all up nicely.
And then go a little over board.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Cougar%20Pass%20side%20rebuild/frame%20rails%20and%20connectors/IMG_4101.jpg)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Cougar%20Pass%20side%20rebuild/frame%20rails%20and%20connectors/IMG_4089.jpg)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Cougar%20Pass%20side%20rebuild/frame%20rails%20and%20connectors/IMG_4006.jpg)
jacking rails are different from sfc's... I would still love to make some like that.
No ground clearance problems underneath:
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/thundr306/87%20turbo%20coupe/DSC02067.jpg)
nice frame
I was going to do that, but then I got creative
what are the outer bars for? that looks great and it looks like you are going to have a nice setup.
I just install a 351w with a c4 in my 87 tc. I am still trying to finish up a few things like exhaust and gauges and then finally going down the road and not just spinning tire in my yard.
has anyone used a c4 with their setup if so what did u do about the driveshaft mine is about 3 inches to short so i bought a spacer to get me by until i can get one made.
my pic in the sig should explain that. :D
I used MM full-length subframes 'cause the person there told me they would work fine in my Cougar. Boy was I embarrased when I had to beat them essentially straight so they'd fit properly. At least all the little gusset plates made mounting and reinforcing the bend areas easy.
So basically if I wanted to add subframe connectors to my T-bird (which I probably should) I could just buy some 2"X2" square tubing and have it welded between the front and rear subframes? That's it with no bending of the tubing involved? Cool.
pretty much. 2" may require cutting the floor in the back seat.
I think 1 1/2 will clear the floor, or close to it depending on the position of the SFC.
I just went with 2x1 - works fine and fits great. If you're paranoid about flex with the slightly less material, you can always get thicker walls.
looks like we had similar thoughts on this process ;)
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/gmby23/87%20turbocoupe/839629a4.jpg)