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Posted by sixtysixbackinblack (Member # 5372) on :
 
Anyone know how long it take to swap frames on a 66 mustang?
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Forever.
 
Posted by sixtysixbackinblack (Member # 5372) on :
 
damn, know any good frame shops in sj?
 
Posted by BlueOvalRacing (Member # 1531) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by FasterDamnit:
Forever.

You kill me sometimes... [Big Grin]

There is no frame on a Mustang. They have a unibody design that makes the whole car a shell and incorporates the frame into the shell.
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
It is possible to cut them up and weld the subframes back on. But it needs to be done on a frame table by professionals and will not be cheap.
 
Posted by sixtysixbackinblack (Member # 5372) on :
 
yea, I wondered why that control arm bracket was welded up onto the shock tower. its bent as fuk, no way to cut it out and fabricate one?
 
Posted by Jimbo (Member # 1456) on :
 
Not sure exactly whats wrong but shock towers are replaceable on early Mustangs, I've never seen the control arms welded to the shock towers, although theres a first time for everything I guess. Might want to call Maier Racing 510-581-7600.
 
Posted by Joooestang66 (Member # 2828) on :
 
So I'm guessing your subframe is junk. You've basically got three options:

1. Find a roller with a straight body and transfer all the parts over.

2. Depending on how much its bent you might be able to get away with a Total Control Products Coilover kit, it has adjustable lower and upper control arms.

3. Get rid of the shocktowers and lower control arm mounts all together. Get a Mustang II IFS conversion kit, you'll get disk brakes, rack and pinion steering, and coilover suspension.
Autoworks Mustang II
 




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