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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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From: los cabos baja california
Car: camaro z28 84
Engine: chevy 468
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 9 inch 3.25/4.11,axles moser 31 spl
subframe connector

hello
speak little English
look and advise my subframe
right or wrong
later install add ladder bars





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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Re: subframe connector

too much air gap between tubing and body.Some places look like there is 1/8'' to 1/4'' gap that's a lot of weld to fill in. Fittment is the key to sound welds and a stiff body and winning races. grind, modify, and cut until the it fits perfectly do it right the first time or u will be doing it again when welds break I would weld it full length too just weld 6'' at a time and be careful not to burn through the thin underbody panels
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Car: camaro z28 84
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Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 9 inch 3.25/4.11,axles moser 31 spl
Re: subframe connector

if much remains to be welded
before welding and finish
I wanted the opinion of you is very important

thank you 87CamaroIrocZ
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am
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Re: subframe connector

you look to be on the right track. i would suggest welding a flat plate on the ends where you will be welding to the cars structure. the sheetmetal of the subframes is rather thin, and the added plate will provide more surface area to weld to the subframes, and add more strength.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Re: subframe connector

I want to do something like this



I'm doing well or poorly
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