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The welder better know what he is doing. I saw one that was just finished and already cracking at the upper valance a few weeks ago. I personally don't like it, but if you like it, go for it, it's your car.
I think solid subframe and core support bushings would be key to making this work. Did that car have solid bushings?

How about the one you built Pete?

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Old 11-10-2008, 03:43 PM
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Seems as though you could weld a plate on the underside from panel to panel to help support the seems.
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I think solid subframe and core support bushings would be key to making this work. Did that car have solid bushings?

How about the one you built Pete?

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I think solid subframe and core support bushings would be key to making this work. Did that car have solid bushings?

How about the one you built Pete?

Don
I don't know. A welded in sub would be a requirement. Might as well weld the fenders to the car. Not really much different than dealing with a 3rd or 4th gen F body once installed. What Pete did is what I would do.
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I don't know. A welded in sub would be a requirement. Might as well weld the fenders to the car. What Pete did is what I would do.
That is how ours are, fenders are welded right to the body
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Default I did that to my car 12 years ago

and never had problems with cracks. I like the look, but when I re-did my car I did not do it again. If you are running a stock a/c and need to replace the blower motor...what a bitch.

Also if you ever have any mishap it becomes a full blown project instead of a small remove and replace.

Show car is cool. Driver...not so much
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and never had problems with cracks. I like the look, but when I re-did my car I did not do it again. If you are running a stock a/c and need to replace the blower motor...what a bitch.

Also if you ever have any mishap it becomes a full blown project instead of a small remove and replace.

Show car is cool. Driver...not so much
I couldn't agree more.
If EVER !!! you need to perform any detailed work in the Engine Bay or Heaven Forbid, it's hit in the front area?..... Forget About It
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