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lanham 01-23-2011 10:30 AM

Front motor plate
 
When installing a front motor plate in a stock chassis does it matter if you weld your mounts from the frame on the inside of the frame or can you weld them on the outside of the frame?

fast75vega 01-23-2011 12:12 PM

i really dont think it makes a difference..... ive done both before :wink:

TheRabbit 01-24-2011 04:33 AM

Doesn't matter. Just make sure you make the mount big enough so it's not hard to get to the bolts. Some cars/ trucks have so much room it makes no difference, but some can be tight and a pain to get to and work around.

TheYellaBrick 01-24-2011 08:22 AM

Samesame; Take into consideration an engine pull at anytime in the future. EZ are the key letters here ! I build all my cars with that foremost in mind. I REALLY dislike fighting and engine and/or trans R&R.....

oldandtired 01-24-2011 11:46 AM

Agree with DD.

I always leave a "step" cut in the front plate and mid plate. I drop the assembly on the frame and the plates hold it while I put the bolts in.
Very easy...

spib 01-26-2011 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by oldandtired
Agree with DD.

I always leave a "step" cut in the front plate and mid plate. I drop the assembly on the frame and the plates hold it while I put the bolts in.
Very easy...

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