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Post by stris141 on Dec 2, 2005 2:58:06 GMT -5
This is for tips, in general. Here are a couple.
Take the door jam locks out. This allowes the door to close even more. Makes for a stronger body. Even if you can't weld, this is a good idea. Also, bend in the fender edges. As they get pushed back, they will stop at the doors.
If you can't weld your doors, take and use three of four gr.8 bolts, thru the bottom of doors, out thru bottom of rocker panels. Use as big of washer, as you can. This will help keep the bottom of doors, from being pushed in so easy. And it's not a bad idea, to do this, even if you do weld the doors.
Steve
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Post by dadicted on Dec 2, 2005 12:34:18 GMT -5
do some body work before, depending on the car. that way it will bend the way u want it to, if u can roll the fenders up and out and then weld them it will help keep them out of the tires and make them stronger. if u beat in and if u can weld the quarters it will make it even stronger. change bumpers to a 74-76 impala, 76 olds or a malibu. in gm cars, in mopars: 74-78 newports (some are better then others), 76-78 pointy newyorkers. 74-75 imp bumpers are good.
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Post by rrone on Dec 7, 2005 19:24:16 GMT -5
install battery box,seat (if you use another seat), and as much of you cage as you can before welding the doors shut. in a full weld demo fold the tops of the doors over and weld them to the inner door skin.
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 10, 2005 16:08:23 GMT -5
On front core support cut out the outside headlight holes so if u get hit it packs straight in and takes pressure off the middle of core support and keeps from bending 753 ;D
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Post by doba75 on Dec 11, 2005 10:40:16 GMT -5
If aloud take angle iron 2in by 2in weld it to the rocker slam the door shut then weld the angle to the bottom of the door (help it not to cave in).
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Post by maxcarnage on Dec 14, 2005 8:02:04 GMT -5
NEVER use "grader blades" as your door bar. These things have a high carbon content. This makes them very brittle. ( they break, they don't bend ) I use good thick channel, or pipe. I bolt it to the door bracing in 3 or 4 spots, and then I weld both ends and several spots on the top and bottom of the bar. I also cut angles on both ends of the bar to prevent it from getting snagged. This has always been a reliable way to go for me.
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Post by slik willy on Dec 15, 2005 18:01:59 GMT -5
take rubber out off body mounts and pull body down to the frame solid.
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Post by slik willy on Dec 15, 2005 18:03:59 GMT -5
If u run toggle switches dont mount them on the dash make a template of sheet metal and bolt it to stearing colum for an easy area to reach and a lot easyer to get to if u have problems in your heat
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Post by doba75 on Dec 16, 2005 0:53:57 GMT -5
take the bolts out of the radiator and wire it back in.
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 16, 2005 9:23:43 GMT -5
I mount my switch and start button right on the shifter mount it is easy to reach there since your hand is on the shifter already.
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Post by doba75 on Dec 19, 2005 3:40:20 GMT -5
my switches get mounted to the hump right by the seat
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Post by stris141 on Dec 19, 2005 11:01:15 GMT -5
Same here. We mount the starter button bracket, right on the tranny/driveline hump. You don't want to be reaching for it, if your car stalls while in action. Someone could spoil your whole day, and give you a hit, while you're reaching forward for it.
And the same with the tranny shifter. It's right where your hand falls, when you reach for it.
Steve
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 22, 2005 14:17:58 GMT -5
i dont run switches at all switches melt inside and u cant see if they do so i run my wires through holes i make at seat right beside me starter and on/off wires .
753 ;D
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Post by doba75 on Dec 23, 2005 5:34:59 GMT -5
I also run a jumper wire so if the toggle switch goes to sh!t then you can use the wire.
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 25, 2005 20:57:07 GMT -5
thats col doba but im not taking that chance lol my luck it would mess up when im geting pounded by about 4 guys or girls lol 753 ;D
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Post by doba75 on Dec 25, 2005 23:48:11 GMT -5
lmao girls I like the idea.
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 26, 2005 17:24:15 GMT -5
tring to be respectful doba there are some ladies that run we have one down here id rather derby a guy anyday then her lol 753 ;D
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Post by dadicted on Dec 26, 2005 20:06:28 GMT -5
weld this thing, i think it might help.  |
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Post by doba75 on Dec 26, 2005 21:51:28 GMT -5
nice diagram dadicted
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Post by dadicted on Dec 26, 2005 22:00:56 GMT -5
dont tell gary, but i stole it from him.
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Post by doba75 on Dec 31, 2005 1:21:14 GMT -5
I'mmmmmmm telllllllliiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao
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Post by derbyalex on Jun 28, 2006 11:35:17 GMT -5
IF YOU DONT RUN DOUBLED TIRES ,TUBE WHATEVER TIRES YOUR USING.RUN STACKS IF YOU CAN AND SILACONE ALL THE PLUG BOOTS TO THE PLUGS AND THE DIST CAP,THEN DUCT TAPE THE CRAP OUT OF THE DIST CAP,AND MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS WORKING B4 YOU GET TO THE TRACK,I HAVE A RAPTOR SHIFTER I LIKE TO USE BUT A PIECE OF ROD FOR A SHIFTER IS BETTER THAN THE STOCK ONE.DUCT TAPE ALL YOUR HOSES EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEW ONES,AND MAKE SURE THAT THE CAR IS RUNNING AS GOOD AS IT CAN B4 YOU GET TO THE TRACK,WE HAVE ALOT OF ROOKIES THAT SHOW UP AT OUR DERBIES TO HAVE SOME FUN AND THE BIGGEST MISTAKE THEY MAKE IS NOT GETTING THERE CAR TO RUN AS GOOD AS IT CAN.IMHO,FWTW.
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Post by jakebiggs12345 on May 11, 2011 0:16:11 GMT -5
hey guys i got an 1988 lincoln town car and was wounding what i should do to it to make it stronger  |
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Post by Shorty Thompson on May 15, 2011 7:49:16 GMT -5
Jake start by repitching the nose
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Post by jakebiggs12345 on May 17, 2011 23:52:40 GMT -5
how would i do that im new to this
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Post by Shorty Thompson on May 19, 2011 5:07:06 GMT -5
Start by pulling the body off . Then go to the crush pockets . Cut them loose , but not all the way loose , let it sag towards the ground a little . Then reweld the seams .
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