62 Comet Subframe Connectors

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62Cometman
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62 Comet Subframe Connectors

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Other thans Crites I haven't been able to find anyone that has a set of subframe connectors that would fit a 62 Comet. I see the tubular set from Global West Suspension for a Falcon, is there any reason those wouldn't work on a Comet? The front connection is boxed in and the rear is a L bracket

https://www.globalwest.net/916.html
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Re: 62 Comet Subframe Connectors

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Hi, Tinman fabrications makes some nice ones for around 180 bucks for a pair for 60 to 63 comet ,summit racing carries them

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Re: 62 Comet Subframe Connectors

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The 60-63 front and rear suspension subframes are offset by @ 3". 1 X 3" box tubing and a few lengths of angle steel can be used for a fairly simple fabrication of connectors. Be sure the cross body pan braces are tied in to them for maximum rigidity. I also tied in the rear spring front eye brackets and fortified the rear engine crossmember .

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Re: 62 Comet Subframe Connectors

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Imo power band has it right.
Other members as well have said they need to be welded in and pick up the floor as well.
If a unibody is flexing everything is moving so everything needs to be tied down.
Some tubing, a mig and some time makes a solid car.
I seen a poster somewhere that kinda says it.
KEEP AMERICA STRONG - WELD IT!
Although Im not American I do agree.
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

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Re: 62 Comet Subframe Connectors

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SASSY wrote:
Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:59 pm

Although Im not American I do agree.
Yea you are! a North American! Partners ay? :)
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