subframe connectors ?

mudfish · December 19th, 2010, 05:13 PM

Do I need them on a convertible ?

Everett · December 19th, 2010, 05:16 PM

Especially on a vert. You have less stiffness already due to lack of a roof. If you don't plan on putting any real power into it it's no biggie but if you are gonna run it at a track you should. The car will twist with a few good hard launches with stickies

69fastback · December 19th, 2010, 09:21 PM

These cars AlWAYS benefit from SFCs, regardless of power output. Not only will it drive better, but it will help keep the doors and panels from sagging, and save the torque boxes.

bigjohnstud4200 · December 19th, 2010, 09:27 PM

I know yours is older, but I believe from 99 on, verts came with them standard.. You can always upgrade to full length though.

69fastback · December 19th, 2010, 10:15 PM

Old ones did not. They need them.

Countryboy_99 · December 20th, 2010, 07:00 PM

Old ones had a little bit of extra reinforcement in the toe board (can't remember the exact place/name of the body part, so someone jump in and correct me here) but that was it. And like 69Fastback said, ALL of these old cars can and will benefit from them. I would consider them a must on any regularly driven car (that someone isn't trying to keep all original anyways).

mudfish · December 20th, 2010, 08:47 PM

Anyone know where I can good deal on one ?

Countryboy_99 · December 20th, 2010, 08:49 PM

I would recommend TinMan. They seem to have a pretty decent set up and were better priced than most of the competition last time I looked.

josecuervo62000 · December 20th, 2010, 08:56 PM

can someone post a link for these? i have a 66 and just replaced the rear end and front end. I figure i should do anything that will make the car handle better right now. I am also going to research front and rear shocks.

Countryboy_99 · December 20th, 2010, 09:16 PM

Check into KYB for shocks. Seems like a lot of people go to them for their classics.

BOLDT · December 29th, 2010, 12:14 AM

I went with Tinman as well, they look like it should have looked from the factory:
Tin Man Fabrication ? Builder of Quality Rods, Customs, Classics & Motor Mounts

mrr1999 · January 19th, 2011, 05:40 PM

TinMan is a good way to go.

bwkelley76 · January 19th, 2011, 07:53 PM

We use Total Control and Global West connectors at the shop. They offer an optional center X-bar on the Total Control ones. If I'm not mistaken you can buy factory repro front "torque-boxes" which reinforce the toe-boards, left and right. Certain models had them factory on both sides, some only on one? Not positive. Verts might already have them both, but it could vary on the engine package the car came with. I do know that most all-out performance guys install front torque boxes on both sides of a track car if tit didn't already have both, as well as the subframe connectors and x-bar. Verts especially can use all the reinforcement you can give them.

I'll have to look into the Tin Man's as well. Sounds like they have a following.

super64 · January 22nd, 2011, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by BOLDT

I went with Tinman as well, they look like it should have looked from the factory:
Tin Man Fabrication ? Builder of Quality Rods, Customs, Classics & Motor Mounts

+1 on Tinman!

December 19th, 2010, 05:13 PM	#1
mudfish Newbie 67 convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pasadena Texas Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	subframe connectors ? Do I need them on a convertible ?

December 19th, 2010, 05:16 PM	#2
Everett Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1,053 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	Especially on a vert. You have less stiffness already due to lack of a roof. If you don't plan on putting any real power into it it's no biggie but if you are gonna run it at a track you should. The car will twist with a few good hard launches with stickies __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 3 centerforce dual friction,.100 shot freeflow exhaust,70mm accufab tb,professional products plenum, tri ax,3.90s amazing how fast you can go when the road never curves .....lighting up the Canadian prairie

December 19th, 2010, 09:21 PM	#3
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	These cars AlWAYS benefit from SFCs, regardless of power output. Not only will it drive better, but it will help keep the doors and panels from sagging, and save the torque boxes. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

December 19th, 2010, 10:15 PM	#5
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	Old ones did not. They need them. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

December 20th, 2010, 07:00 PM	#6
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Old ones had a little bit of extra reinforcement in the toe board (can't remember the exact place/name of the body part, so someone jump in and correct me here) but that was it. And like 69Fastback said, ALL of these old cars can and will benefit from them. I would consider them a must on any regularly driven car (that someone isn't trying to keep all original anyways). __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

December 20th, 2010, 08:47 PM	#7
mudfish Newbie 67 convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pasadena Texas Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone know where I can good deal on one ?

December 20th, 2010, 08:49 PM	#8
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would recommend TinMan. They seem to have a pretty decent set up and were better priced than most of the competition last time I looked. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

December 20th, 2010, 08:56 PM	#9
josecuervo62000 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas,Tx Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	can someone post a link for these? i have a 66 and just replaced the rear end and front end. I figure i should do anything that will make the car handle better right now. I am also going to research front and rear shocks.

December 20th, 2010, 09:16 PM	#10
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check into KYB for shocks. Seems like a lot of people go to them for their classics. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

December 29th, 2010, 12:14 AM	#11
BOLDT Newbie '68 Fastback GTA Restomod Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Motorstate Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	I went with Tinman as well, they look like it should have looked from the factory: Tin Man Fabrication ? Builder of Quality Rods, Customs, Classics & Motor Mounts

January 19th, 2011, 05:40 PM	#12
mrr1999 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	TinMan is a good way to go.

January 19th, 2011, 07:53 PM	#13
bwkelley76 Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	We use Total Control and Global West connectors at the shop. They offer an optional center X-bar on the Total Control ones. If I'm not mistaken you can buy factory repro front "torque-boxes" which reinforce the toe-boards, left and right. Certain models had them factory on both sides, some only on one? Not positive. Verts might already have them both, but it could vary on the engine package the car came with. I do know that most all-out performance guys install front torque boxes on both sides of a track car if tit didn't already have both, as well as the subframe connectors and x-bar. Verts especially can use all the reinforcement you can give them. I'll have to look into the Tin Man's as well. Sounds like they have a following. Last edited by bwkelley76; January 21st, 2011 at 12:13 AM.

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