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  1. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    I see your point but since all the mounts are flexible I don't think it will add much. I may test this when I test install the engine (soon). If the engine was mounted with a block plate then I think you would see a large improvement.
  2. mustbereel

    Shelby qtr window kit

    Unfortunately I didn't think to take pictures of the installation process. The leaky windows don't bother me because as you said I don't plan to drive the car in the rain. Of course the first time I drove it more than a mile from my house it began to rain. I imagine more goo around the gasket...
  3. mustbereel

    Shelby qtr window kit

    A few pictures of the finished window installation. You can see some warpage in the inner panels. I have always liked the look of the vents but hated the blind spot. I like the look of the window too and it almost eliminates the blind spot. Notice the little pile of dust in the middle of...
  4. mustbereel

    Shelby qtr window kit

    I installed this kit in my 65. The aluminum trim pieces didn't fit very well. I had to do some grinding and reshaping on all the trim pieces as well as the car body. Most of the ill fitting areas were in the corners. The fiberglass pieces that fill the gap between the window and inner panels...
  5. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    Since I don't have the gas tank in I could put it back and check before and after. Although not as substantial as the tank armor if the stock gas tank makes any improvent I think the tank armor would only add to it. It will be a while before I'm back to testing. I have to fabricate something to...
  6. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    I used screws (about 16) so I could pull it out. I will probably weld it in place when I'm ready for it.
  7. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    Summary Thanks for the excellent summary Helmantel. With all the tests it was kind of hard not to get lost along the way. Even though some components added nothing to torsional rigidity I'm sure they help in beam strenght. The only part I have little confidence in is the SFC x-brace. It...
  8. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    A few more tests this morning. To help isolate the remaining flex I repeated an experiment from my last round of testing. I moved the right rear jackstand from the rear spring mount to the front spring mount. This effectively eliminates the back 1/3 of the chassis from the test. Last time I...
  9. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    Hi Jake, Wecome to Stangnet and thank's for the suggestion. I plan to use Dynamat or something similar to dampen any bass drum effect.
  10. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    It's kind of hard to see in the pictures but where the braces attach there is a piece of 10ga steel that is welded directly to the frame reinforcement tubing. The whole structure is very strong and the idea is that the load is transfered directly to the frame and not the inner apron pannels...
  11. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    It would be interesting to see how much difference it makes. I'll sleep on it but right now I'm pretty tired of welding.
  12. mustbereel

    The "Mustang II" IFS Real Info & Debate Thread

    I just finished installing and testing all of my mods related to stiffening the chassis after doing the MII conversion. (see my thread on torsional rigidity) It took a lot of work, not too much money and added about 50lbs to the front end but result is a frame that is at least as strong as a...
  13. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    More tests I've just finished installing and testing all of the new braces. These include the firewall to frame braces, export brace style diagonals, jacking rails and rear seat divider. I also cutout and made a custom firewall since the last test. This is to allow me to move the big 4.6...
  14. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    With 3 Mustang projects at once I bet you know the answer to that question. The deck is falling apart and trees are dying. The yard can wait. Anyone know where I can find a 69 fastback project car?
  15. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    The outer rails are welded to the flange at the bottom of the rocker panels.
  16. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    Jacking rails In preparation for the next round of testing I have finished the jacking rail/sfc assembly. The SFCs are from Heidts and the jacking rail kit came from Global West. I purchased it from Summit Racing for about $130. Since it was made for Global West SFCs there was quite a bit of...
  17. mustbereel

    New wheel pics from SEMA -- P-Shop help PLEEEEASE!

    I haven't see too many Donks here in Socal but on a recent trip to Chicago I found these gems at the Volo Auto Museum. Monster GT40 and Time Machine?
  18. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    Thanks SoCalCrusing. I'll be back with stage two in December when I test the frame reinforcement braces I made, new diagonals to the cowl, a sheet metal divider behind the rear seat and jacking rails to connect the subframe connectors to the outer rocker panels. Stay tuned! As far as the TCP...
  19. mustbereel

    The "Mustang II" IFS Real Info & Debate Thread

    My approach to the same issue. Like Reen I wanted the braces under the fenders mostly due to the 4.6 DOHC going in there. It also keeps the engine bay uncluttered. I also like the idea of attaching the brace to the area where the cowl, cowl side and firewall meet. This is a very strong point in...
  20. mustbereel

    Torsional rigidity test: 67 coupe

    That should help a great deal. It's very similar to what I am doing. Mine take a little more direct path and attach a little more in the corner where the cowl/firewall/cowl side panel meet. I also attached a structure to tie into the inner aprons to reinforce an attachment point for export...
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