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How to Weld Your Own Subframe Connectors

Tame The Twist In Your Early Mustang When You Learn to Weld Your Own Subframe Connectors

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  • Rear Subframes
    Mitchell took his time welding both the front and the rear subframe mounts once they were tacked into place. The factory subframe is extremely thin sheetmetal, so it doesn't take much heat to burn through the factory tin. The best procedure is to complete one bead on the front and then one bead on the rear before returning to the front.
    Rear Subframes
    Mitchell took his time welding both the front and the rear subframe mounts once they were
  • Rear Flange
    This is a tighter shot of the open area on the rear portion of the flange. Global West supplies a flat-sheet steel gusset that must be welded into place to box in this section.
    Rear Flange
    This is a tighter shot of the open area on the rear portion of the flange. Global West sup
  • Weled Gusset
    Here is the gusset welded into place. Mitchell has already painted this portion of the connector to prevent corrosion. We will come back later to dress up this area and remove the excess metal to make it look better.
    Weled Gusset
    Here is the gusset welded into place. Mitchell has already painted this portion of the con
  • Subframe Mount
    Note how the front section is snug with the floor, as the tube attaches to the side of the subframe rather than below it. This means virtually no ground-clearance problems, yet no floorpan modifications were required.
    Subframe Mount
    Note how the front section is snug with the floor, as the tube attaches to the side of the
  • Drivers Side Connector
    Here's the driver-side connector completely welded and ready to take on a track day at Buttonwillow. What's also cool is that we now have a handy place for our floor jack so that the car won't bend every time we raise it.
    Drivers Side Connector
    Here's the driver-side connector completely welded and ready to take on a track day at But
PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION PN SOURCE PRICE
Subframe connectors, '67-'73 Mustang 911 Global West $152.63
Subframe connectors,
'61-'65 Falcon,'63-'65 Ranchero
916 Global West 224.95
Subframe connectors, '64-'66 Mustang 910 Global West 152.63
Subframe connectors, '79-'93 Mustang 912 Global West 115.74
Rocker-rail supports, '67-'73 Mustang 924 Global West 105.21
Rocker-rail supports, '64-'66 Mustang 923 Global West 105.21
SOURCES
Global West Suspension
877-470-2975
www.globalwest.net
Marlo's Frame & Alignment
8-18/-341-0940
www.fly-ford.com
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