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Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

So 2 days ago I started on my subframe connector install, got the seat braces welded to the connectors and  the reinforcing tabs welded on, and my welder ran out of wire. So I picked up a new 1 lb spool before I left work yesterday. Today I started putting the connectors in, got all the welds done except the inside two on the back (on the subframe side facing the lers) and the welder ran out of wire AGAIN:toilet:

So, I guess my question is, will this thing be OK without those last two welds for a couple days? I won't be able to get at it again until Sunday most likely. I hope it'll be OK as I don't have any choice except to drive the car as is :dunno:

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
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Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #1
Should be fine.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #2
Second that Should be fine remember the car got by w/out them for ever you know better then me there your welds as long as there strong enough to stay there and you don’t do any road course racing so that the car flexes to the stress point to break them. Even still you should be fine with good welds on have them.

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Reply #3
Whats up man! I was just trying to figure out where to get subframe connectors for a tbird!! I dont know if mustang connectors would work or not!! All and any help would be appreciated!!

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #4
Whats up man!! Just wondering where you got connectors for a tbird.......all i see them for is a mustang.....they may work.....im not sure!! All and any help would be appreciated!!

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #5
http://www.40bob.com

They're on there. Or you could make your own, the Thunderbird's connectors are just straight 1"x2" rectangle tubing with endcaps welded on.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #6
Hey man....thanks alot!!

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #7
Quote from: Red_LX
http://www.40bob.com

They're on there. Or you could make your own, the Thunderbird's connectors are just straight 1"x2" rectangle tubing with endcaps welded on.


That'll work if you're doing through the floor connectors...see the angles on Bob's SFC's?  You kinda need them if you don't want to hack/beat the  out of your floor pans.
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #8
Huh?

Mine were just straight stock and they welded in just fine...didn't hit anything. The ones in the pics with the "angles" are the ones for the Mustangs.

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

 

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #9
The SFC's I did for the Tbirds were straight and have always been straight.  The offsets were not needed.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #10
The KB sfc's I have are straight as well...
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #11
I'm straight too.
1980 birds X 3, 1982 bird, 1984 XR7, 1988 TC

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #12
Quote from: tbirdscott
I'm straight too.
are ya sure? ;)

:rollin:  kiddin' man :D
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #13
Wow, if straight SFC's are working for everybody, then I must have a serious problem.  Disregard previous post.
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

Son of a biscuit! These subframe connectors are kicking my ass

Reply #14
yeah don, if u come out ever again :p we can compair SFC's