Suspension upgrade Qs for '65 coupe

rwhite65 · 09-17-2006, 11:33 AM

The Monte Carlo bar not fitting is supposed to be a common thing with a 40 year old car. You are supposed to be able to jack it up by the front cross member, and allow the car to sit for a little while. This is suppose to let the stress off the inner fender walls and should give you the clearance you need.

I should clarify I have not done this before, but swear I read it on here once upon a time...and it makes sense to me.
Ryan

DeltaMustang65 · 09-17-2006, 11:38 AM

Makes sense. I'm going to stop by sears right now and see if I can find something to saw/remove the welded pieces of the old export brace. Were the factory installed ones welded up to the shock towers like that, or does that sound like someone's bad idea?

09-17-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Suspension upgrade Qs for '65 coupe The Monte Carlo bar not fitting is supposed to be a common thing with a 40 year old car. You are supposed to be able to jack it up by the front cross member, and allow the car to sit for a little while. This is suppose to let the stress off the inner fender walls and should give you the clearance you need. I should clarify I have not done this before, but swear I read it on here once upon a time...and it makes sense to me. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

09-17-2006, 11:38 AM	#2
DeltaMustang65 Knuckle-Basher Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 249	Re: Suspension upgrade Qs for '65 coupe Makes sense. I'm going to stop by sears right now and see if I can find something to saw/remove the welded pieces of the old export brace. Were the factory installed ones welded up to the shock towers like that, or does that sound like someone's bad idea? __________________ Matt's '65 Coupe http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w277/deltamustang65/ If Nissan Motorsports = NISMO, wouldn't Honda Motorsports = HOMO?

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