My install and mods to the old style torque boxes that come pre assembled and everyone hates. These are not made anymore and the current versions are far better but the un assembled ones are the best fit. But I have them so...
Thanks for uploading ...My vehicle is only 25 years old but I like to hear your take on problems and how to fix them..My 1966 Mustang was only three years old when I bought it..Time flys when you're having fun....
Just installed the cheap pre welded torque box’s on my 65 and they fit amazing right out of the box. I was surprised they were thicker than the 16 gauge I expected but fit perfectly with the only trimming was because of my over sized fuel line and I wanted more clearance. So maybe they fixed the quality issues or I just got lucky, I’m not sure but the roads here in Texas are getting worse every year. Older video I know but wanted to share my experience.
Yeah the ones I had were the old design. I don't know if any of the parts suppliers have and of them anymore but you never know with small resellers. The current ones are far better quality and have the correct jogs and other bends in them. They are 14ga and lots of fun to rebend.... My issue with roads in TX is that no one knows how to properly pave an intersection or a driveway apron. They think everything should have a big dip at every 90" intersection. But the roads themselves in my area are the best they have ever been. I have been here since 89 and back then they were not much different from PA roads.
As a fellow Texan, I wholeheartedly agree with both of your issues. Paved roads in Texas, plus aftermarket "Good Enough" Mustang body parts: Both lead to disappointment and future regret. My hat off to you for taking on the frustrating task of using these parts. It's difficult enough to get quality parts to fit properly. But when you have to redesign and re-fabricate the part too, I lose my patience real fast.
The roads in the city here are so bad at every intersection that you get seasick driving around. I am working on the drivers side right now as it is the worst. Back is still sore from doing tile work so it's taking longer to get done than normal.
They are the really old spectra premium. The current ones they make are far better in every way and i have no problem using the new ones but the two piece versions are still preferred. Being preassembled is not a benefit.
I see ur using the HF Titanium welder what settings r u using and gas are u using Btw great videos love watching them very helpful as I’m trying to restore a ‘68 cougar
Thanks. I'm not the best at filming etc but I am trying to be more informative than anything else. I don't remember the settings off hand but I have them written down on the welder. Generally I start with the numbers on the welder then I go higher voltage and increase the wire speed because the welds you do on sheet metal are more like short tacks you want to get it done fast then let it cool. I usually use .025 wire but... If I have changed to .030 for welding something thicker I will just adjust but it's not ideal. Just a pain changing wire sometimes. As for gas I am using C25. I'll post my numbers tomorrow. Also it's the titanium 170 which has the induction adjustment which is very handy for thin steel.
The fit is allot worse than it looks on camera. The other issue is these pieces are almost 1/8" thick so reworking them is not easy without a brake. Cutting and rewelding isn't really an option because it takes away from the integrity of the original sheet of steel.
