5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work

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5.8 Fastcat #2 Winter Work

Reply #15 – November 10, 2006, 11:35:14 AM

That is sweet. That is what I started to do on my '85 but I never finished it (yet, too many projects going)

Is that 2X2 for the through floor subframes?

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Reply #16 – November 10, 2006, 01:49:25 PM

Now you've done it.. If we dont get pictures of this thing being worked on at least twice a week all of us will cry.

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Reply #17 – November 10, 2006, 02:43:34 PM

Quote from: 5.8fastcat;112642

Here is some LARGE update pic's. I was scoulded for posting small pic.

Here is a pic of the subframe thur the floorpan

Here is the eng comp welded up have a few more holes to fix

I installed what I call a jack rail along the lower part of the rocker pnl

Here is the toques boxes, I welded large thick washers were the ctrl arm bolts go thur the frame, I also have reinfocements but they aren't in yet.

Holy dude that car is going to be STIFF. I don't think that turbo 351 will be twisting that Cat any time soon:cool:

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Reply #18 – November 10, 2006, 06:49:49 PM

I usually keep my fabrication comments to myself (I'm not a fabricator - but I'm critical ) but those welds are fantastic.
Thanks for the comments. I'm not a fabricator, But I'm cheap and that is the mother of nessecity. I weld almost everday but it is on exhuast so most people don't see it.
The biggest problem is that most of the body joints have seam sealer in them and it ozzeis(spelling?) out when you start welding.

Is that 2X2 for the through floor subframes? No it is 1 1/2 x 2" as you can tell by the pic it is the same size as the subframe.

Holy dude that car is going to be STIFF. I don't think that turbo 351 will be twisting that Cat any time soon.

I hope it will stay straight, this car has a moonroof and I still want it to work smooth.

I guess the size of these pic's is better? LOL

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Reply #19 – November 11, 2006, 11:37:33 AM

I sure wish your shop was closer to me! You definitely have the right stuff to do the task!

But black two tone, whats wrong with red Cougars?

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Reply #20 – November 11, 2006, 12:46:12 PM

wow, thats alot of seam weldin! better you than me.

lookin good

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Reply #21 – November 11, 2006, 11:36:21 PM

Have has any one wondered if the Stang UPR torque box reinforcements would fit your "Fox Cat/T-bird" ?

Well the answer is Yes if you modify them.

Here is the Minor Mods.

Had to enlongate the holes on the uppers to get them to fit.

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Reply #22 – November 12, 2006, 09:38:27 AM

Cool. I saved my money and just made my own though. Looks the same only I used thicker metal.

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Reply #23 – November 12, 2006, 11:21:12 AM

The upper and lower kit was like $75 dollars @ a Stang meet.

I'll have pic of the rest of the install today Maybe

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Reply #24 – November 12, 2006, 07:24:53 PM

Here is the last pic of the bare floorpan

Here is the Primered floorpan.

Here is the painted floorpan.

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Reply #25 – November 12, 2006, 08:24:43 PM

Wow that looks great. Keep up the good work.

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Reply #26 – November 12, 2006, 10:27:17 PM

Lucky! You need to tell me how you made your subfram connectors so that I can get my Turd all setup too. Nice work!!

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Reply #27 – November 13, 2006, 07:56:33 PM

Take 1 1/2 x 2.0 in tubing. You can cut them and bend them or run them straight( much stronger). This requires cutting the floorpan.
Then take some 16 gauge to run up to the rear subframe.

If you need any other pic or have questions just ask. By the way the tubing is 11 gauge.

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Reply #28 – November 14, 2006, 08:58:42 AM

-GREAT WORK!! still lovin' that rotissery. love how you left the cruise servo on...lol...

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Reply #29 – November 14, 2006, 09:14:34 AM

Man I wish I had the room for that myself.

I want to do something similar to the 84TC since I don't plan on a cage in it. I like how you closed up that "hump" crossmember. I've thought about doing that.

I see you added the rocker lip reinforcements too. I have similar on the 83, but on the inside and then they are tied into the subframe(s) and cage. They make it so much easier to get the car in the air with a jack, esp when it's lowered, and clears out the bottom when it's on stands.