2nd Gen frame connectors

[LS1Bandit]

What are the best weld in connectors for a 77 TA. Where can they be bought? I was thinking also, if i have my subframe poweder coated, how will i weld the connectors in. I guess i have all but the last 6"-8" of the frame coated, then i'll just paint the SFCs ??

[OneslowZ28]

These are the best fitting ones with out chopping out your floor.

http://chassisengineering.com/pdf/page15.pdf

[David Pozzi]

Art Rasmussen didn't sell 2nd gen subframe connectors, he recomended welding in some square tubing and gave away the instructions how to do it. It requires cutting the floor pan though.
Let me know if you are interested in a copy of the plans.
David

[Rocko71]

I would like a copy of the plans, David.

[LS1Bandit]

as would I

[Mean 69]

We will be introducing SFC's for the second gen cars in a short while. The install on the three link on our shop car begins today, meaning we get to cut the floor (yeah baby!!!), the SFC's will be developed in the next couple weeks. The design will likely be typical of the through floor type connectors that are on the market for other cars, this really is the best way to do it. The tubes (like all of our tubes) will be laser cnc cut.

The easiest way to SFC's is the weld on units that don't go through the floor, I am certain that there are plenty of good ones of this variety out there, and they reasonably well. Whatever you do, don't rely on bolt in units, they just won't work reliably over time. If you don't have access to a welder or are not confortable/capable to weld, then the bolt-in units that can be welded afterwards, i.e. install in your garage and then take to a professional to weld, are a pretty good option.

Mark

[WS6]

i had southside machine SFCs on my 79. they worked fine but there are better alternatives that do not hang below the subframe like these did. my next pair will probrably be from www.pro-touringf-body.com in all honesty.

[ZS10]

Cut the floor.

[TEDDYS CAMARO]

Has Anybody Used The Frame Connectors From Pro-touring F-body? Also, Can I Get A Copy Of Those Homemade Bars That Dave Pozzi Mentioned. Thanks!

[BonzoHansen]

Here are the links to the 2nd gen subframe connector plans, courtesy of the late Art Rasmussen and nastyz28.com

http://www.mass-pc.com/camaro/subframe1.jpg
http://www.mass-pc.com/camaro/subframe2.jpg
http://www.mass-pc.com/camaro/subframe3.jpg
http://www.mass-pc.com/camaro/subframe4.jpg

[zbugger]

Mark, don't forget that there are two different subframes for the second gen. The only difference is the length, I think. And I think they changed mid '76 or something. Just letting you know.

[BonzoHansen]

I’ve been under the impression the floor pans changed slightly in 75 to accommodate the catalytic converter (i.e. the floor got lumpy). I didn’t think the subframe, rear frame rails, or rear spring mounts changed. Am I correct in this assumption?

[zbugger]

The floor pans did change slightly, but the frame did as well. One is longer than the other. That may have been to protect the catalytic converter as well, but I don't remember. I gotta search NastyZ28 some more for that info.