FLG's 73 SE Restoration Thread UPDATED 8/12

[FLG]

For now ill build a mild 440. In the future its going to have a 500ci stroker. Even if i had no plans for the stroker id still be all for the sub frame connectors done in this matter.

[FLG]

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[Nitrox]

For now ill build a mild 440. In the future its going to have a 500ci stroker. Even if i had no plans for the stroker id still be all for the sub frame connectors done in this matter.

Nonsense. You dont NEED connectors of that strength for those applications for straight stretch drag racing...street OR strip. Let alone, sticking clear up threw the floor pan. Maybe so if you had a blown drag car. But, its your ride. Do whatever you feel is necassary for your..."mild" 440.

Your right, the guy has been making his living off this for years. So Im sure hes quite good at selling uneccassary parts and procedures. I think you got "took".

As for handling improovement on cornering or whatever. Have you noticed any higher sense of stability?

[FLG]

There still finishing up work so i have no idea how its going to feel. This is the way he builds em, i knew this before hand from seeing another members car (jb666) if there stronger then i need then so be it. I can understand if someone is doing a factory correct resto or somewhat factory correct then these are NOT the connectors that should be installed...i wanted them in for stability, bottom line.

[FLG]

Your right, the guy has been making his living off this for years. So Im sure hes quite good at selling uneccassary parts and procedures. I think you got "took"

The man builds drag cars and as you can see has some excellent welding skills. You can see the jb666's thread about his general and see more of his work. And ive personally seen some of his cages...again they look amazing.

I don't mind answering questions as to "why" im doing this this way or that way...but i can assure you i didnt get "took". I know im going to get asked why this way or why that way and i dont mind answering but if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all.

You have no idea how much im spending on the work so i dont see how you can come to that conclusion.

[bordin34]

 looking good, where did you go to get all this done? The connectors look great, are they totally custom made? Are you getting the quarters and all that stuff done now also?

[FLG]

Yes bordin the connectors are completely custom. The quarters and trunk and the rest will hopefully get done later this year. For now its this, then im going to bring it back and do the mechanical work, engine, front end, and engine bay. Then bring it back later this year for the rest.

[Bill Howell]

As for handling improovement on cornering or whatever. Have you noticed any higher sense of stability?

Absolutely. The reason we did subframe connectors is to help with body flex. I have never seen a unibody yet that doesn't have plenty, whether you are talking camaro, mustang or mopar. I would rather "waste" time and material on a few braces than distort my body. Trust me, I have done it before with a camaro, not an easy fix once you have warped the shell. These cars have a lot of flex, and simple things really help.  No more than I have driven my car, I can see a huge difference. I will know more after autocrossing it in two weeks.

[Charger-Bodie]

Your right, the guy has been making his living off this for years. So Im sure hes quite good at selling uneccassary parts and procedures. I think you got "took"

The man builds drag cars and as you can see has some excellent welding skills. You can see the jb666's thread about his general and see more of his work. And ive personally seen some of his cages...again they look amazing.

I don't mind answering questions as to "why" im doing this this way or that way...but i can assure you i didnt get "took". I know im going to get asked why this way or why that way and i dont mind answering but if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all.

You have no idea how much im spending on the work so i dont see how you can come to that conclusion.

Don't be discouraged by people like this! Its your car and you need to make YOU happy with it....Continue doing so!

As for Nitrox:  Lay off man ! Its not you car ,so don't worry about it. Advice is one thing,but criticism is not needed!

[BrianShaughnessy]

Frank,

  Great looking SFC's    I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how solid the car will feel after this.

  I know I was very happy with the set I welded in my 89 Formula.     Night and day.     The Charger feels great even with it's set of low tech MP connectors.

      Hope I get something close to that pretty with the project.

[FLG]

Thanks guys  

If anyone wants to see some of his other work, heres the site.

http://www.tubechassisdesignz.com/

Thanks Brian!!

[aussiemuscle]

As for Nitrox:  Lay off man ! Its not you car ,so don't worry about it. Advice is one thing,but criticism is not needed!

Nitrox is as entitled to his opinion as you are  and it does like like some serious metal work. at least it wont bend in the middle if he's in an accident like most unibodies.

[jb666]

Nitrox, chill out. The shop doing this job is world class and has built show winnng 8 second street cars and has been doing so for 20+ years.

Frank. When this is done you will be very happy. Don't let the haters discourage you.

[Charger-Bodie]

As for Nitrox:  Lay off man ! Its not you car ,so don't worry about it. Advice is one thing,but criticism is not needed!

Nitrox is as entitled to his opinion as you are  and it does like like some serious metal work. at least it wont bend in the middle if he's in an accident like most unibodies.

thats basically what I said.

[472 R/T SE]

Nonsense. You dont NEED connectors of that strength for those applications for straight stretch drag racing...street OR strip. Let alone, sticking clear up threw the floor pan. Maybe so if you had a blown drag car. But, its your ride. Do whatever you feel is necassary for your..."mild" 440.

Talk to Hemi Jack over on Moparts.  He was running his original no subframe V code Challenger at the track on weekends until the pass. side door quit closing right and the longitudal stripe doesn't line up anymore...with a 13 second car mind you.

Looks good Frank, that shop obviously does nice work.  You should notice a difference. 

[TA70455]

They did similar frame connectors in my Camaro a few years ago and it made a world of difference. that car used to skip around a local Rotary, after the connectors went in it went around corners great and this was done for drag racing! they stiffen up the unibody cars a bunch! I saw Franks car Saturday and they are doing a great job

[mopar73]

Whooooo Dogggggggy, Those are some massive connectors!!!  your man did a great job of installing them and they look strong enough to tow an aircraft carrier   They are a little much through the floorpan for my taste, but I could probably get used to them Especially since your in the front and whoever is in the back will be screaming like a little school girl with your future 500ci on tap to notice the sfc's on the floor
Scott

[jb666]

Whooooo Dogggggggy, Those are some massive connectors!!!  your man did a great job of installing them and they look strong enough to tow an aircraft carrier   They are a little much through the floorpan for my taste, but I could probably get used to them :icon_smile_big:Especially since your in the front and whoever is in the back will be screaming like a little school girl with your future 500ci on tap to notice the sfc's on the floor
Scott

They look a bit like mine, which will never be noticed once the carpet/seats are in place. They connect rail to rail and are FULL frame connectors, not like a lot of the bolt on/partial crap that's out there..





And they built this monster with the same technology.. Handling power and not twisting to pcs.. And yeah, it's driven on the street.

[FLG]

SWEET!

My thread has been exhumed!!

Will post the updated pictures soon. Ive had the car back for some time now, BIG difference in handling and feel.

[69bronzeT5]

Come on Frank, we need pictures!

[FLG]

If i get time ill get some quick pics in tonight.

[jb666]

If i get time ill get some quick pics in tonight.

[FLG]

No progress pics till its clean, damn floor is filthy.

Until than, my other driving buddy. She scares the crap out of just about everyone that dosnt realize its fake 

[jb666]

No progress pics till its clean, damn floor is filthy.

Until than, my other driving buddy. She scares the crap out of just about everyone that dosnt realize its fake 

I hate birds! That thing would probably scare the crap out of me too.

[jb666]

Here are a couple of shots for your inspiration.. This thing was nice!! I got the pics at a local show on Saturday.







The guys from the shop were with me and both said "Frank would love this!!"