Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? January 21, 2011, 05:01:34 PM [FONT="Arial"][SIZE="2"][/SIZE][/FONT]I'm doing a chassis restoration on my '87 T-bird and looking for some subframes.I've heard you can use Mustang frame connectors, if so; Will Edelbrock Subframe #5291 fit on T-bird/Cougar? Thanks! Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #1 – January 21, 2011, 05:45:07 PM T-Birds and Cougars don't need Mustang subframe connectors. It's a flat plane between the front and rear frame rails, and you can use rectangular tubing (I think it was 1" X 2" but not sure). The seat-support-cross-brace thingies aren't difficult to make either (Chuck W used to sell some I think, but not sure if he still does) Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #2 – January 21, 2011, 06:06:55 PM I used 2x2 and 1x1 for mine. cost about $70 to makeEDIT:Yes, welding skills are a must if you make them yourself Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #3 – January 21, 2011, 06:44:39 PM http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=122_124_234Ive always had good luck with this company and their products. ( I cant weld) Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #4 – January 22, 2011, 05:35:16 PM I'd think Mustang connectors would be too short. Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #5 – January 22, 2011, 05:38:30 PM I copied this from Erics site, I wonder if you called Maxmotorsports if they could advise you?Subframe ConnectorsThe steel bars known as subframe connectors are excellent for helping to keep your underside together. They connect the points in the unibody "framerail" that are severed in production. Weld-on types are the most effective (while also being race-legal) and should be the only types considered. Bolt-ons will only create elongated holes with time. Maximum Motorsports makes subframe connectors for the Fox Thunderbird/Cougar. People have also reported that Mustang units do indeed fit on the Fox Cougar, so you can probably use these as well. Or you can have custom pieces made for relatively cheap. After installation, you'll have to paint up all the welds so they don't rust. Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #6 – January 22, 2011, 05:45:39 PM I used the cheap Summit Mustang ones, but they needed to be bent a little straighter than how they came. Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #7 – January 22, 2011, 06:08:31 PM No need to buy Mustang SFCs, since they don't work properly on the Tbirds/Cougars anyway. Buy 10-12' of steel ($30-40) and make your own. Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #8 – January 22, 2011, 07:10:43 PM Is it "really" beneficial to do the seat crossbrace piece? Or just weld up the 2 subframes? Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #9 – January 23, 2011, 07:28:37 PM i have a set of kenny brown subfame conecters in my 87 5.0 tbird. they are longer than mustang ones and straighter. what kind did you want to do weld in or bolt in? its better to go with weld in but u have to have a drive on lift or a pit to use to put them on or you will weld in a twist. i wouldnt see any reason not to make them your self and the seat brace is there to get rid of flex by tieing into more parts of the car. if you did ones without seat bracese it would still flex a bit but not as much Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #10 – January 23, 2011, 09:00:31 PM Quote from: daminc;350407I used 2x2 and 1x1 for mine. cost about $70 to makeEDIT:Yes, welding skills are a must if you make them yourself Those are the nicest looking connectors Ive seen any chance of a set of plans? to copy those? :hick: Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #11 – January 23, 2011, 09:55:40 PM Quote from: thewestie;350663Those are the nicest looking connectors Ive seen any chance of a set of plans? to copy those? :hick: You'll have to cut the floor in the rear Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #12 – January 23, 2011, 10:05:53 PM here's a pic while I was putting the fuel lines in, with Chucks seat supports Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #13 – January 23, 2011, 10:08:21 PM Quote from: 87tbird5.0;350649i have a set of kenny brown subfame conecters in my 87 5.0 tbird. they are longer than mustang ones .... No, the KB ones are not longer than the Mustang ones. How do I know? I initiated the production of them, and I was limited on length by the racks we sent parts to the platers with. They are straight pieces of steel though, with no bends like the Mustang ones. If I'd had my way, they would've been at least 5' long, instead of 4'.On the seat brace, fab something up. It's beneficial. Quote Selected
Mustang Subframe Connectors On T-bird/Cougar? Reply #14 – January 23, 2011, 10:41:32 PM Quote from: daminc;350671here's a pic while I was putting the fuel lines in, with Chucks seat supports I see a on the back end that's not in the drawing is it self explanatory when mocking it up? And Chuck do you still make the seat reinforcements at 6'6" 310 lbs I'm gonna need help with the floor someday?Thanks Again Quote Selected
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