• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Build Thread Enola- Finishing touches

  • Thread starter Thread starter a91what
  • Start date Start date May 31, 2015
  • Tags Tags
    393 4r70w megasquirt ms3 ms3pro turbo watermeth injection
Prev
  • 1
  • …
  • 203
  • 204
  • 205
  • 206
  • 207
  • …
  • 239
Next
First Prev 205 of 239 Next Last

CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
10,641
8,909
234
68
Birmingham, al
m.imdb.com
Apr 11, 2020
#4,081
  • Apr 11, 2020
  • #4,081
Hmmmmm,...Now where have I seen SF connectors that look like that

I know,...

you’ll be glad you decided to go with the matrix style as opposed to the basic connector, especially with a convertible. it’s almost like have a second set of frame rails.
 

a91what

SendMeUrDataLog
10 Year Member
Apr 6, 2011
10,739
6,721
214
37
Hillsborough county
Apr 11, 2020
#4,082
  • Apr 11, 2020
  • #4,082
I am excited to get this part done, while I am doing this work I see some cracks in the torque box area. Is it advisable to clean and weld those back?

I have not done the reinforcements on the boxes but that may happen soon, I just dont want to remove the speaker box to get at the top side of the plate bolts.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 25, 2016
27,957
10,600
203
polk county florida
Apr 11, 2020
#4,083
  • Apr 11, 2020
  • #4,083
Dude, you can drill a small hole at the end of the crack then zip 'em up but honestly, you prolly should go ahead and do them, if not you will be so busy enjoying the ride you will forget all about the reinforcement plates.
 

KZGUNS

I can swing up to 11”
5 Year Member
Jul 23, 2018
1,002
588
133
50
chardon, Ohio
Apr 11, 2020
#4,084
  • Apr 11, 2020
  • #4,084
Wow that’s gonna be solid! I will probably do something like that next winter. I did do torque box reinforcements and subframe connectors already
 

90sickfox

Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands
SN Certified Technician
Mar 2, 2015
6,945
5,816
213
48
Apr 11, 2020
#4,085
  • Apr 11, 2020
  • #4,085
Like Thief said. Drill small holes at the end of the cracks and weld them up.

Might as well do the torque bax reinforcements now. You won't be back under there until you tub it.
 

a91what

SendMeUrDataLog
10 Year Member
Apr 6, 2011
10,739
6,721
214
37
Hillsborough county
Apr 14, 2020
#4,086
  • Apr 14, 2020
  • #4,086
hmm.. what is the alternative to bolting it in the torque box reinforcements? can i install them and simply weld them in?

I would have been completely done with the passenger side subframes and bar system if I had not run out of welding wire.. I have all of them tacked into place but I will have to make a run tomorrow to get more wire to finish them up.
 
Reactions: KZGUNS and 90sickfox

KZGUNS

I can swing up to 11”
5 Year Member
Jul 23, 2018
1,002
588
133
50
chardon, Ohio
Apr 14, 2020
#4,087
  • Apr 14, 2020
  • #4,087
You can weld them. I don’t see any issues with that.
 

CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
10,641
8,909
234
68
Birmingham, al
m.imdb.com
Apr 14, 2020
#4,088
  • Apr 14, 2020
  • #4,088
General karthief said:
Dude, you can drill a small hole at the end of the crack then zip 'em up but honestly, you prolly should go ahead and do them, if not you will be so busy enjoying the ride you will forget all about the reinforcement plates.
Click to expand...
Are you just gonna continue to talk like you didn’t get past the 6th grade just to get a rise out of me, or do you honestly think probably is spelled the way you spell it?
 

CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
10,641
8,909
234
68
Birmingham, al
m.imdb.com
Apr 14, 2020
#4,089
  • Apr 14, 2020
  • #4,089
a91what said:
hmm.. what is the alternative to bolting it in the torque box reinforcements? can i install them and simply weld them in?

I would have been completely done with the passenger side subframes and bar system if I had not run out of welding wire.. I have all of them tacked into place but I will have to make a run tomorrow to get more wire to finish them up.
Click to expand...
Harbor Freight has the wire BTW.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 25, 2016
27,957
10,600
203
polk county florida
Apr 14, 2020
#4,090
  • Apr 14, 2020
  • #4,090
CarMichael Angelo said:
Are you just gonna continue to talk like you didn’t get past the 6th grade just to get a rise out of me, or do you honestly think probably is spelled the way you spell it?
Click to expand...
just poking da bear mike, just poking da bear
 

a91what

SendMeUrDataLog
10 Year Member
Apr 6, 2011
10,739
6,721
214
37
Hillsborough county
Apr 14, 2020
#4,091
  • Apr 14, 2020
  • #4,091
CarMichael Angelo said:
Harbor Freight has the wire BTW.
Click to expand...
That's where I am going, same place I got my welder. Its flux core wire but gets the job done.
 
Reactions: 90sickfox

a91what

SendMeUrDataLog
10 Year Member
Apr 6, 2011
10,739
6,721
214
37
Hillsborough county
Apr 15, 2020
#4,092
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,092
And done, I also flooded the frame rails with water until sand and debris stopped coming out of them. Alot of stuff came out took an hour to do both sides.
I ordered a quart of por15 and plan to basically pour it into the frame rails... or use something to try and spray it in as best I can for coverage.
 
Reactions: KZGUNS

KZGUNS

I can swing up to 11”
5 Year Member
Jul 23, 2018
1,002
588
133
50
chardon, Ohio
Apr 15, 2020
#4,093
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,093
a91what said:
And done, I also flooded the frame rails with water until sand and debris stopped coming out of them. Alot of stuff came out took an hour to do both sides.
I ordered a quart of por15 and plan to basically pour it into the frame rails... or use something to try and spray it in as best I can for coverage.
Click to expand...
use eastwoods frame coating. I used it on my car. It has a long tube with a tip that sprays in all direction. Stuff works great and seems to stick to anything.
 
Reactions: 90sickfox and General karthief

a91what

SendMeUrDataLog
10 Year Member
Apr 6, 2011
10,739
6,721
214
37
Hillsborough county
Apr 15, 2020
#4,094
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,094
Darn I already ordered the por15... maybe i can find just the tool..
 

KZGUNS

I can swing up to 11”
5 Year Member
Jul 23, 2018
1,002
588
133
50
chardon, Ohio
Apr 15, 2020
#4,095
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,095
a91what said:
Darn I already ordered the por15... maybe i can find just the tool..
Click to expand...
eastwoods product comes in an areosol can with the tube. I'm sure you could make up somthing with a piece of brake line and some tubing
 

KZGUNS

I can swing up to 11”
5 Year Member
Jul 23, 2018
1,002
588
133
50
chardon, Ohio
Apr 15, 2020
#4,096
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,096

Eastwood Internal Frame Coating Rust Prevention Aerosol

Destroys rust hiding inside the chassis, rocker panels and pillars so it won't rust through
www.eastwood.com
 
Reactions: a91what

a91what

SendMeUrDataLog
10 Year Member
Apr 6, 2011
10,739
6,721
214
37
Hillsborough county
Apr 15, 2020
#4,097
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,097
Thanks, I went ahead and ordered 3 cans of the black frame coating so i can really get all of them done. I am going to just leave the order for the por15, I may as well use that to paint the outside if the frame rails and welds so its really well protected. I also have some other projects [tractor] that i can use this on.
 
Reactions: KZGUNS

KZGUNS

I can swing up to 11”
5 Year Member
Jul 23, 2018
1,002
588
133
50
chardon, Ohio
Apr 15, 2020
#4,098
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,098
a91what said:
Thanks, I went ahead and ordered 3 cans of the black frame coating so i can really get all of them done. I am going to just leave the order for the por15, I may as well use that to paint the outside if the frame rails and welds so its really well protected. I also have some other projects [tractor] that i can use this on.
Click to expand...
Ya it'll get used!! One thing i do when i open por is pour it in a mason jar otherwise if you put the lid on the can it seems like i can never get it off again. when you get the spray stuff stretch out the tube in the sun so it straightens out otherwise it curls up. you could also tape it to a coat hanger etc if needed.
 

a91what

SendMeUrDataLog
10 Year Member
Apr 6, 2011
10,739
6,721
214
37
Hillsborough county
Apr 15, 2020
#4,099
  • Apr 15, 2020
  • #4,099
KZGUNS said:
Ya it'll get used!! One thing i do when i open por is pour it in a mason jar otherwise if you put the lid on the can it seems like i can never get it off again. when you get the spray stuff stretch out the tube in the sun so it straightens out otherwise it curls up. you could also tape it to a coat hanger etc if needed.
Click to expand...
I think I may have to drill a hole out in the frame rail to get the wand up in there like i need too. unless there is an opening that will work that I do not see?
 
Reactions: KZGUNS

KZGUNS

I can swing up to 11”
5 Year Member
Jul 23, 2018
1,002
588
133
50
chardon, Ohio
Apr 16, 2020
#4,100
  • Apr 16, 2020
  • #4,100
a91what said:
I think I may have to drill a hole out in the frame rail to get the wand up in there like i need too. unless there is an opening that will work that I do not see?
Click to expand...
I drilled some 1/4" holes. they aren't really noticeable once your done. put them on the bottom side where possible
 
Prev
  • 1
  • …
  • 203
  • 204
  • 205
  • 206
  • 207
  • …
  • 239
Next
First Prev 205 of 239 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

T
TJ's Eaton M90 Build-Up Thread
  • tjh566
  • Jan 8, 2007
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
  • 3 4 5
Replies
93
Views
30K
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Oct 15, 2007
RAD
R
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?