Frame Connectors

TOMRR · Aug 29, 2014

I am thinking about frame connectors for my 69 RR, Any Pro Or Cons I am looking at the bolt on type Mancini sells

Thanks Tom C.

quikbird · Aug 30, 2014

There's been a couple threads on this subject lately, but I'm personally more in favor of the weld in type. This is not an item you will be removing ,if ever , so why not weld it in a little stronger?

Basketcase · Aug 30, 2014

:yeathat:

Rocket · Aug 31, 2014

Yep I I have the US Car Tool ones and they look like the car was made with them

pro-streeter · Sep 1, 2014

Unlawfulracing.com
They have a super nice set of bolt in.

roadrunninMark · Feb 13, 2015

The Mancini ones are a good price compared to some other bolt on ones. How does the front end of those bolt on? Do you have to drill holes in the front frame rail?

dutchrunner · Feb 14, 2015

Also concider the torqueboxes.
Helps alot.

TOMRR · Feb 15, 2015

My 69 RR Will be just a cruiser and a few shows now and then, put about 2500 mile a summer. Does it even make sense to even put the on this car !!!

quikbird · Feb 15, 2015

Probably not much different

1967 'cuda · Feb 15, 2015

We bought the US Cartool ones for our '68 Charger and I personally think they're the nicest ones out there. I didn't want to pull the interior out of my 67 'Cuda so I made my own that weld onto the rear frame section and the transmission cross member. There are several benefits to installing them. My Barracuda has no squeaks or rattles. It feels different (in a good way) when I drive in and out of inclined driveways. The whole car feels more solid. There's a fair amount of flex in a unibody.

greenpeas · Feb 16, 2015

I don't think bolt-in frame connectors are worth the trouble. They really should go up through the floor be welded to the floor.

Rapid Transit · Feb 16, 2015

You can weld them in from Auto Rust Technicians. But it's a PITA to do it from under the car.
And not as good as it could be.
I only did it because I'm going to a 440 and had to replace the rear floor pans.
If your car is pretty much stock, the rockers and metal is sound, I wouldn't think it is necessary.

chapdog105 · Feb 21, 2015

The US Car Tool frame connectors are the way to go.
You will need to make some modifications to a few lines, which you may be replacing anyway.
Here are some pics of mine that were welded in during the rotisserie restoration, then the modifications that were made in final assembly.

Frame Connectors

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