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Dear Welder Series…
I am interested in your weld-it series x-member, my question is can it be flipped around to create a rear steer x-member? Thank you very much Gerald
Dear Gerald…
Sorry, it’s not as easy as that. Mustang II spindles aren’t designed to
be rear-steered. Heidt’s, TCI, and Kugel all use a spindle that they
designed to be rear-steer. Usually, a Chrysler rack (Omni or K-car) is
used and these racks have different mounts from the MII.
Paul Horton
Dear Welder Series…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE . YOU SAVED ME A BIG HEADACHE . I’LL PROBABLY STICK WITH THE MII ,TO KEEP IT SIMPLE….CAN YOU TELL ME, IF I USE YOUR 58″ TRACK X-MEMBER, WHAT IS THE MEASUREMENT BETWEEN THE FRAME RAILS?
I’M USING A 354 HEMI IN MY PROJECT AND I COULD USE A COUPLE EXTRA INCHES IN THAT AREA. THANKS AGAIN YOU HAVE BEEN A GREAT HELP… JERRY
Dear Jerry…
For a 58″ crossmember, here are some frame width considerations:
The 58″ upper towers can’t be more than 28″ apart, so that would be the minimum frame width outside. 30″ would be better, as it will let the tower weld to the top and outside of the frame.
The 58″ crossmember is 32″ wide, so that would be the max frame width inside. 30″ would be better, as it would let the crossmember weld to the inside and bottom of the frame.
There are “work-arounds” to accommodate frame dimensions narrower or wider than those above. Even with the dimensions given the frame to ground dimension and spindle height will have an effect on the min and max frame width.
I hope this helps. Please write again if you need more information.
Paul
I was alerted to a thread on www.s10forum.com where a user there had used some Welder Series exhaust hangers on his frame.
Check out some of the chassis work these guys are doing! Click on the picture to go right to the build thread.
Dear Welder Series…
Hi, I’m looking at your mustang II crossmember kit, and I’m wondering if it would be appropriate for a 54 Chevy that I want to bag and have lay on the ground. Can I get it low
enough with your cross member, or would I need to look at Z-ing the frame?
I’ve got a donor Mustang II that I’ll be getting the arms and whatnot off of to use for this project.
Also, how is shipping to the states? Is it reasonable, or prohibitively expensive?
Thanks,
Jake
Dear Jake…
Jake, our kit is great for a project like yours because you notch the crossmember and towers to get the ride height you want. The step-by-step instructions will guide you through the whole installation.
Your donor parts (1974-78 Mustang II) will work fine. Order the strut rod bracket kit #108140 if you plan to use the stock strut rods. You will also need 2 of the #12202 c-notches to clear the rack bellows.
Thanks for looking at Welder Series parts.
Paul Horton
Dear Welder Series…
How about shipping to the states, is that reasonable?
Thanks,
Jake
Dear Jake…
Sorry I missed that, Jake, ’cause it easy to calculate and, we hope you agree, is quite reasonable. Freight from our door to your door is 10% of the order, a minimum freight charge of $15 and a maximum charge of $60.00. The MII kit ships for less than $25.00 (10% of $223.70 = $22.37).
Paul
Dear Welder Series…
Hi guys,
I am fairly sure the 56″ cross-member kit is the correct one for use on my 64 Ford Falcon 2 door hardtop, but is there anything else I should be aware of? The car has a SBF motor, what motor mount kit will be required? Thanks for the help.
Todd
Dear Todd…
You are right, Todd, the 56″ kit is the one for your Falcon. You will have frame work to do after removing the spring pods.
Either of our Ford mounts will work well in this swap. Some builders like to use a stock-type insulator and buy the F018 kit. http://www.welderseries.com/blog/online-store/ford-motor-mounts-rubber-insulated/
Others like the urethane bushing which offers more resistance to engine rock. http://www.welderseries.com/blog/online-store/ford-motor-mounts-urethane-insulated/
Thanks for looking at Welder Series parts.
Paul Horton
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What the heck… Here are a few pictures from the NSRA Nationals in 2008, just because people like pictures.
Mark sent us these pictures of his Model A frame with this note:
Just thought I’d show you my progress on the ’28 Tudor.
Small Chevy w/ 700R4…..8″ Ford w/ S& W race car 4 bar set up with some tweaking.
I made my own frame and your parts helped out greatly.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks very much for using Welder Series parts, Mark.
Mark used:
#WS2115 transmission saddle kit
#WS18600 rear coil over mount kit
8″ Ford Panhard kit
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Get a mental picture of your car. That’s how John Jackson will take the picture. It’s weird… he just gets it.
It seems like images are always on his mind… we parked at a restaurant in Louisville and after he shut the van off, he walked towards the restaurant then turned around, walked back to the van and moved it to a different parking spot. It’s not like there were limited spaces available – the parking lot was basically empty. I think he just liked the lighting in the new spot. The van did look better there, after all 
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