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1964 Fury convert engine swap

Don Mason

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Putting 440 or crate 5.7/6.4 hemi...reinforce underside body necessary or not?? Thanks for any help ......
 
Yes, any convertible would need it. My hardtop I put in frame connectors, and it made a difference I could feel.
 
Thks, felt I probably should that body under power would twist most likely...that stuff to do that is it pretty available? Someone make parts ready made to put on those cars??
 
Us Car Tool makes a lot of stuff for your year, check them out.
 
I just used 2x2 steel, and made my own. Still want to add torque boxes. Just remember to have the car on it's suspension before welding them.
 
Convertibles already have factory fitted torque boxes so you should be good there. Sub frame connectors on a convertible are a very good idea - essential I'd say considering the way you plan to go. A convertible unibody has the inherent rigidity of a cooked lasagna sheet. Put your car up on a hoist and see how much it bends - my door gaps grow about half an inch when lifted on my 2 post hoist!!

Many make their own connectors (as I am planning to) - it isn't hard if you have the extra time and skills required. Connectors come in 2 varieties - bolt-in or weld in. Weld-ins are stronger and can be made to look almost like they came from factory, but require interior removal, preparation, welding, painting etc. Bolt-ins are way easier and can be removed easily too. Choices, choices...

As 5.7hemi said, US car tool make very nice weld in connectors.
 
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