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Torque box front needed??

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Jerry_Moss, Jan 23, 2006.

  1. Jan 23, 2006 #1
    Jerry_Moss

    Jerry_Moss Well-Known Member

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    Hi folks

    As you know i´m still working on my R-Model Clone and i´m wondering
    if i should install a torque box in the front???
    I know Shelbys didn´t have them, but would it be that much better to have
    them??
    Who is racing with his car here in the forum?
    Do you have a torque box in the front in your car? Course 65-66 Cars.
    And if not, do you see any cracks in the metal coming or thing like
    that? Or do you feel the car could be stiffer in the front?
    Let me know your impressions please its important to me.
    Here are the newest picturest of the restorations. Hope you like it.

    Bye Jerry

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    TJinSA

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    If you're building a track car you DEFINITELY want to install the torque boxes. WIthout all the bracing you see used in the BOSS 302 Chassis modification guide (and more) you will see chipping where body panels that normally are an 1/8th inch apart are making contact from the flex the chassis has on the course.
     
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    I did a donut in a Parking lot once before I had a Monte Carlo Bar. Chipped the Paint on the front of my fender as the nose and fender moved in opposite directions......every bit of Bracing comes into play if you plan on getting wild. Sub frame connectors are a Biggie as well.
     
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