My $5 subframe connectors

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Oct 12, 2011 | 05:36 PM

#11

Iskwezm

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From: So. Cal,the O.C.

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Originally Posted by scootchu

That's pretty much why I did it. I wanted a small project so I decided to build my own using the plans.
What started as a small project now will become larger now that I need to split the reinforcement pans. I just painted them with Por 15. I will snap a pic.

I love being able to weld... not very good... but weld all the same.

you will get better like everything else and the satisfaction of saying "i made them" if somebody asks, is enough to justify the time it takes.

Oct 13, 2011 | 12:08 PM

#12

chip_127

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From: Mississippi

After Installation

Here are a few after installation.

Last edited by chip_127; Oct 13, 2011 at 12:13 PM.

Oct 13, 2011 | 12:34 PM

#13

lefty3382

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From: Portland, OR

Man I wish the underside of my car looked that good.

Oct 13, 2011 | 03:34 PM

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chip_127

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From: Mississippi

Thanks Lefty. I spent many hours under there armed with a grinder with a wire brush wheel. Some of the shirts I wore ended up in the trash.

Oct 13, 2011 | 05:38 PM

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scootchu

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From: NJ

They look great. Nice to see great pics of these installed. Thanks

Oct 14, 2011 | 11:00 AM

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hightower2011

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From: Madison, Georgia

this is awesome, thanks for posting this scootchu

Oct 14, 2011 | 01:33 PM

#17

Daze

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scootchu

I wanted a set of Tinman connectors, but decided to try Daze DIY connectors. I got very lucky when I got 8' of 2x2 tubing and 1/8x2 plate from a mutual welder friend for $5. Spent this afternoon cutting, welding and following Daze instructions.
http://dazed.home.bresnan.net/sub-frame.html
They came out identical to each other and hopefully they will fit since he has a disclaimer that they may not be a direct fit on convertibles.

Nice Job!!!! It is always really gratifying to see that my web pages are being used and that people are happy with the results. If there is ever anything else I can do to help you out please don't hesitate to ask.

Oct 14, 2011 | 01:38 PM

#18

aerbourne

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From: TX

im impressed! thats awesome! =D

Oct 14, 2011 | 09:44 PM

#19

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From: So. California

LMAO...I did the exact same thing...and well couldnt get them to fit. after hours and hours of cutting and rewelding I sat down on my computer and ordered the tinmans...LOL