torque boxes

[dukeboy_318]

where are you located at,

[Charger1973]

I REALLY doubt you will find any difference between 73 and 74.  I havent compared them side by side but as far as I know nothing in that area should have changed. 

[AutoRust]

I REALLY doubt you will find any difference between 73 and 74.  I havent compared them side by side but as far as I know nothing in that area should have changed. 

I agree with that assessment. However the customer I sent a set to, from the ones designed off a 73, had a 74 and said he had problems installing them. I feel its best to be safe, and get a 74 in the shop and make a set. Then I can be sure what fits, and if any modifications are needed.
Our shop is located in Providence, Rhode Island. 1 hours drive south of Boston, 3 hour drive from the GW bridge in NYC.



Dave

[Fitz73Chrgr]

So is anyone making 73 subframe connectors? 

[doctorpimp]

magnumforce

http://www.magnumforce.com/store/detail.asp?ProductID=3108&CategoryID=19&BrandID=&Category=&SubCategory=&Search=&Page=

I have them, they look good and installed well (welded in)

[Fitz73Chrgr]

Any pics? 

Also, do any companies make the other style connectors, that are cut to fit the contour of the floorpans? 

[doctorpimp]

Any pics?

Also, do any companies make the other style connectors, that are cut to fit the contour of the floorpans?

Pics, I'll see what I can do...

[Hemidoug]

This is the torque box you are talking about. It is the part just ahead of where the front spring hanger is mounted to.

[hemihead]

I REALLY doubt you will find any difference between 73 and 74.  I havent compared them side by side but as far as I know nothing in that area should have changed. 

I agree with that assessment. However the customer I sent a set to, from the ones designed off a 73, had a 74 and said he had problems installing them. I feel its best to be safe, and get a 74 in the shop and make a set. Then I can be sure what fits, and if any modifications are needed.
Our shop is located in Providence, Rhode Island. 1 hours drive south of Boston, 3 hour drive from the GW bridge in NYC.



Dave

Another thing to consider is , did this customer have any automotive savvy ? Kind of like giving the most powerful computer in the world to someone who doesn't know how to turn it on . I have been around ( and under )  lots of 73 - 74 's . I would tend to lean more toward that wonderful Mopar tolerance .

[Fitz73Chrgr]

Any pics?
Also, do any companies make the other style connectors, that are cut to fit the contour of the floorpans?

Pics, I'll see what I can do...

No hurry, I'm just doing some research.  Just if and whenever you get a chance.  Thanks man. 

[AutoRust]

I REALLY doubt you will find any difference between 73 and 74.  I havent compared them side by side but as far as I know nothing in that area should have changed. 

I agree with that assessment. However the customer I sent a set to, from the ones designed off a 73, had a 74 and said he had problems installing them. I feel its best to be safe, and get a 74 in the shop and make a set. Then I can be sure what fits, and if any modifications are needed.
Our shop is located in Providence, Rhode Island. 1 hours drive south of Boston, 3 hour drive from the GW bridge in NYC.



Dave

Another thing to consider is , did this customer have any automotive savvy ? Kind of like giving the most powerful computer in the world to someone who doesn't know how to turn it on . I have been around ( and under )  lots of 73 - 74 's . I would tend to lean more toward that wonderful Mopar tolerance .

Now there is an interesting thought. Its very possible he did not have enough skills or ability to do it properly. However I tend to err on the side of caution. Untill we had a 73 or 74 in the shop, I am reluctant to advertise them as correct for that body. When we designed them, we felt that they would fit, no problem. Never sold a set, as we didnt know for sure. That guy called, I told him we wasnt sure. Maybe thats why he had a problem, maybe he had a doubt already in his mind, and "found" a fitment issue. I guess ya never know for sure.
Until I have one in the shop for further development, I would rather not claim they fit.


Dave.