US Car Tool core support stiffener
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GMachineDartGT
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It's a cap that goes over the existing support. It doesn't fit all that great and is time consuming to install. Heat, hammer weld, repeat.
Thanks GMachine that's exactly what i was trying to find out.
Who else makes them? I found 2 others XV Motorsports but they are out of stock at the moment and Dillinger chassis but i can't figure how to order from them, their site isn't very user friendly.
Who else makes them? I found 2 others XV Motorsports but they are out of stock at the moment and Dillinger chassis but i can't figure how to order from them, their site isn't very user friendly.
Old thread, but trying to get some more info on this or alternative products. The previous owner of my Dart cut the crap out of the core support to put in a big radiator. I'm going to a correct sized radiator, and I'd like to stiffen this area back up.
I have a us car tool one, its meant to go over the existing one but mine is damaged , I am going to see if I can just weld the new one in place of the old one, very strong piece , looks very nice
FJ5
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I have the US Car tool, spring relocation kit, mini tub kit, and sub frame connectors. All are very nice pieces. The spring reloc kit is made of 3/16 steel. Heavy duty, makes the Mopar ones look like they are made out of a tuna can.
It does look like a quality piece. Any piece of metal going onto a 47 year old car is gonna need some adjustment before welding it into place. Looks like they give you plenty of surface area for welds. My engine is out and I'm fixing various things in preparation for the new engine, this was always one of the things that bugged me about my car. The radiator hung way down below the support. I think this looks kinda bad *** as well as adding rigidity to my front end.
It does look like a quality piece. Any piece of metal going onto a 47 year old car is gonna need some adjustment before welding it into place. Looks like they give you plenty of surface area for welds. My engine is out and I'm fixing various things in preparation for the new engine, this was always one of the things that bugged me about my car. The radiator hung way down below the support. I think this looks kinda bad *** as well as adding rigidity to my front end.
I hadn't seen these before. It does look good. Shown is the UScartool piece ?
yes , indeed
I bit the bullet and bought one today. I'll keep this thread updated when I start installing it.
The core support stiffener showed up today and it seems to be a pretty nice piece. I held it up to my core support and it fit right on. Doesn't look like it's going to require much fitting. Looks like I need to just grind off the paint where I plan to have it welded and hold it in place with clamps. I'm going to use C-clamps and pull the two pieces of metal together and let the welder do his thing. Member VOETOM's brother Joe is going to come over and weld it in for me.
67dartgtgo
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That's a real nice piece.
mopardude318
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any updates? do you have any pictures of it being installed?
Check out my build thread... I have some of mine on
Here are some pictures. Hacked up core support
Paint ground off
Mocked up in place
Being welded into place
Finished product
I've since cleaned up the welds and removed the excess spatter. I was mostly a cosmetic job for me, I'm not going to autocross my Dart or anything. But I did want the extra protection for the bottom of my radiator.
Paint ground off
Mocked up in place
Being welded into place
Finished product
I've since cleaned up the welds and removed the excess spatter. I was mostly a cosmetic job for me, I'm not going to autocross my Dart or anything. But I did want the extra protection for the bottom of my radiator.
mopardude318
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okay cool man I appreciate the pics! looks like it fits pretty good. thumbs up!
muleskinner
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yep i have us cartool spring relocation kit installed on my 70 duster fit and finish is great
i got the frame connectors a little while back they look awesum also.
i got the frame connectors a little while back they look awesum also.
blmopar1
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Reilly motor sports in P.A. is suppose to have frame connectors etc. Ive left messages but no response.Anyone used them
GMachineDartGT
Senior Member
Some pics of an a body we did a few months ago.
Looks good.
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