Installing Ford Fox Body Frame Connectors (Conclusion)
In this episode of the #FairmontProject I wrap up the frame connectors. Last time I didn’t complete the work because I wanted to come up with a solution for the shorter Mustang frame connectors. My Fairmont is about 4″ longer than a Mustang. My solution was to add some homemade extensions to the existing frame connectors. These extensions didn’t do much for the sag I get in the body when I put the car on the lift, but it did provide some piece of mind as well as more rigidity to the rear chassis.
Now that this work is complete, it’s time to turn my attention back to the Mustang. I think the next step in the series is to remove the engine and transmission from that so I can go through them and get them ready for install into the Fairmont.
For now the Fairmont is running and driving great. I’m going to keep driving it as much as I can till the swap is complete.
Tools
Welder:
MIGWELD 140
http://www.longevity-inc.com/mig-welders/migweld-140
Grinder:
Makita 9557PBX1 4-1/2″ Angle Grinder
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/makita-9557pbx1-4-1-2-angle-grinder/#oid=1002_1
Face Shield:
SAS Safety 5145 Deluxe Face Shield – Clear
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sas-safety-5145-deluxe-face-shield-clear/#oid=1002_1
I couldn’t find the wire wheel kit I got at Harbor Freight online. Here are some equivalent tools.
Knotted 4″ wheel:
Shark 14064 Straight Knotted 4″ X 5/8-11
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/shark-14064-straight-knotted-4-x-5-8-11#oid=1002_1
Knotted Cup brush:
Shark 14044 3″ M10 X 125 Knotted Cup Brush
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/shark-14044-3-m10-x-125-knotted-cup-brush#oid=1002_1
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Camera: Brian Kast
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