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Offline Topcat

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #45 on: November 20, 2008 - 09:10:35 PM »
Hey CP,

Your Challenger is a weird one for sure.................i am thinking it is a finish Friday start Monday car. Theory for "Poduction line workers".......... Finish the the front half on the Friday and fit the torques boxes with the R/T stuff and hurry cause we have a big weekend planned. Then on Monday after the big weekend on the drink, back it in the paint shop on Monday morning and spray the FT6 Tan bum stripe and forgot the rear torque boxes because they were off there chops :drunk:

Kidding :2thumbs: but who knows :dunno: possible.

Could be true.
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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #46 on: November 21, 2008 - 11:18:53 AM »
Farmboy:  Where did you buy your torque box plates and subframe connectors?? 
Were you happy with the quality and fit???
Big block dart forum suggests box tubing for subframe connectors, cut thru floor back by the rear spring frame rail.  Looks very strong.  Any comments or opinions??
I'd like to hear from other members too, so look forward to some great info.  Thanks in advance.
My torque boxes were from Harms and the frame connectors are from US CAR TOOL.I was very happy with both, they fit well with minor work to get a snug fit. I personally like the direct fit to the floor over cutting the pan or leaving a gap between floor and connector.
While it maybe over kill for most cars it really tighten's things up.
Dave

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #47 on: November 22, 2008 - 07:40:52 PM »
THANKS FARMBOY
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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #48 on: November 23, 2008 - 09:35:04 PM »
Well i finally took a look at mine, and couldn't find anything :walkaway:. there are places underneath that look like someone had runover something or somebody :22yikes:, few dings and buggered up places especially the front frame. I think i am going to add boxes and subframe connectors to my santa list.

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #49 on: November 23, 2008 - 10:01:51 PM »
Well i finally took a look at mine, and couldn't find anything :walkaway:. there are places underneath that look like someone had runover something or somebody :22yikes:, few dings and buggered up places especially the front frame. I think i am going to add boxes and subframe connectors to my santa list.

 What kind of e-body do you have?  BB, Hemi, Vert,,,T/A?

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #50 on: November 24, 2008 - 09:02:33 PM »
What kind of e-body do you have?  BB, Hemi, Vert,,,T/A?
Nothin special, Just an ol 73 318 car.

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #51 on: December 25, 2008 - 03:21:34 PM »
Anybody have a number and a recommended source to buy these from .. Thanks

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #52 on: December 25, 2008 - 07:29:50 PM »
Harms or Dave @ Roseville can supply the torque boxes

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #53 on: December 29, 2008 - 05:10:53 PM »
Of course if your looking for a package deal, you can call Auto Rust Technicians for a performance pack.
Nothing to see here folks, Its just a Bluesmobile.

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #54 on: December 29, 2008 - 05:26:02 PM »
What's the lead time if I wanted to pick the performance pack up?
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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #55 on: December 29, 2008 - 07:31:47 PM »
Of course if your looking for a package deal, you can call Auto Rust Technicians for a performance pack.
Any discounts available for CC members? :bigsmile:

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #56 on: December 29, 2008 - 11:00:26 PM »
Of course if your looking for a package deal, you can call Auto Rust Technicians for a performance pack.


What is your website address?
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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #57 on: December 29, 2008 - 11:03:04 PM »
http://www.autorust.com/

Good guys and have thrown a few BBQ's for a local site that I frequent.

Tom

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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #58 on: December 29, 2008 - 11:03:46 PM »
cool, thanky thanky! I didnt see a performance pack listed. Do you have a price for it and kit content for it?
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Re: Do i really need Torque boxes and Car frame connectors?
« Reply #59 on: December 30, 2008 - 01:59:44 PM »
C-C members get a 10% discount

Performance Pack is 4 torque boxes and a set of sub frame connectors, $329.95 list

Unfortunately, we cant enter a discount on the web site, so you have to call direct
800-407-7024

Dave

Tom, let me know when you want them, I will have them ready.

Nothing to see here folks, Its just a Bluesmobile.